THE Business Side Of Arts

THE BUSINESS SIDE OF ARTS

July 2023 - May 2024 

A series of professional development workshops designed to equip local artists and creatives with the business,
marketing and practical skills required to support their success as arts practitioners. Workshops will be delivered
by Albany Business Centre, local specialist arts practitioners and City of Albany Arts & Culture team staff.


This project is supported by DLGSC’s Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning Grants Program.


Cost: $10 per workshop


Registrations: Vancouver Art Centre 6820 3740 - ONLINE REGISTRATIONS HERE


More info: Donna Cameron, Cultural Development Officer - 6820 3851 / [email protected]

DATE/TIME WORKSHOP VENUE
Wednesday 12 July 2023
5:30-7:30pm

An introduction to developing a creative practice, including how to create a CV, writing an artist bio, and documenting and pricing your work.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 10 Aug 2023
5:30-7:30pm

Business Basics 1 - Making a business out of your art practice

Determining the viability of your creative business and how to get started.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 17 Aug 2023
5:30-7:30pm
Business Basics 2 - How’s your backend?

Everything from invoicing and banking to the value of your time.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 24 Aug 2023
5:30-7:30pm
Business Basics 3 - Strategies to increase your business

How to market yourself and your work to engage with and build your audience.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 14 Sept 2023
10:30-2:00pm
Grants - Tapping into Arts Funding Opportunities

Essential tips and tools for finding funding opportunities, preparing applications, and managing and acquitting grants.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 19 Oct 2023
5:30-7:30pm
Exhibition Basics

How to prepare for a exhibition and tips for curating and installing artworks.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 23 Nov 2023
5:30-7:30pm
Social Media Basics

A simple guide and some easy tips to help you and your creative business navigate social media and reach a broader audience.

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Albany Town Hall
Thursday 30 Nov 2023
5:30-7:30pm
Canva Basics

How to create engaging marketing materials such as social media tiles and posters for your creative business and arts events.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 1 Feb 2024
5:30-7:30pm
Public Art

An introduction to public art commissions, including how to prepare an EOI, legal considerations and common pitfalls.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 7 Mar 2024
5:30-7:30pm
Managing Your Mental Health

Wellbeing tips tailored to address the challenges faced by creatives, including how to manage stress, dealing with self doubt and remaining positive in the face of rejection.

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Vancouver Arts Centre
Thursday 18 April 2024
5:30-7:30pm

Sound Advice
Basics for early-career musicians, including how to provide a stage plot and tech rider, working with the production crew, tech terminology and booking gigs.

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Vancouver Arts Centre