ART+ WORKSHOP SERIES

Join a free career development course by the Multicultural Artists’ Coalition (MAC-CAM) in partnership with the Ottawa Arts Network (ANO) to elevate your art business skills and build a resilient art career in Ottawa, Canada, and beyond! The course is open to artists and creatives of all disciplines.

The program consists of 5 free workshops. It focuses on topics of self-presentation, legal advice, budget development, online marketing, and touring. You can participate in individual workshops and don’t have to commit to the whole program to take the course.

Art+ Workshop:
Digital Marketing

Are you a professional artist seeking to amplify your online presence and reach a broader audience for your artwork? Join us for the ART+ Digital Marketing Workshop and unlock the full potential of digital marketing to showcase your artistic talents to the world.

In today's digital age, effective online marketing is essential for artists to gain recognition, connect with art enthusiasts, and generate sales. This workshop is designed specifically for professional artists like you who want to harness the power of digital marketing to boost their careers.

By the end of this workshop, you will have the knowledge and skills needed to craft a compelling online presence and connect with a wider audience through effective digital marketing strategies. Join us on this creative journey, and let's unlock the full potential of your art in the digital realm.

Workshop Guest: Jessica Ruano and Sonya Gankina

When: Thursday, October 19, 2023

Doors Open: 5:15 PM

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: The Origin Arts & Community Centre

(57 Lyndale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2M6)

Guest Speakers:

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Upcoming Art+ Workshops:

May 18, 5:30-7:30 PM

PRESENT YOURSELF - a hands-on workshop on crafting your professional CV, bio, and artist statement.

July 6, 5:30-7:30 PM

LEGAL ADVICE - Meet the Arts Legal Service Ottawa (ALSO) team, and learn more about contracts and your rights as a cultural worker.

September 7, 5:30-7:00 PM

YOUR BUDGET TELLS A STORY - learn the basics of budget development to ensure it properly reflects your project proposal.

October 19, 5:30-7:00 PM

DIGITAL MARKETING - a great way to learn how to create a compelling digital presence as a professional artist.

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TOURING IN THE GLOBAL VILLAGE - a multidisciplinary panel discussion with artists and touring managers on how to manage local, national, and international tours.

Have questions about registration?

Alejandro Salgado Cendales, MAC-CAM Executive Director: multicultural.artists.coalition@gmail.com

Alex Maltby, Program Manager, Arts Network Ottawa:

alex@artsnetottawa.ca

613-580-2767 x2006

MAC-CAM events are safe spaces for diverse communities and serve as a platform for cultural exchanges and networking opportunities. Due to projected registration, we will prioritize newcomers, Indigenous, Black, and artists of colour.

PAST ART+ WORKSHOPS:

Art+ Workshop:
Your Budget Tells A Story

Your Budget Tells a Story- Meet Micheline Shoebridge, MASC Executive Director, and Kathryn Patricia, a professional musician and educator, in an interactive presentation and discussion to demystify budgets for artists.

Whether you are a professional, emerging, or mid-career artist, budgets work as a blueprint for your projects. They tell the story of your plans and help you execute your ideas in an effective and responsible manner. A realistic and viable budget is the secret to success!

Workshop Guests: Micheline Shoebridge and Kathryn Patricia

When: Thursday, September 7, 2023

Doors Open: 5:15 PM

When: September 7, 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: The Origin Arts & Community Centre

(57 Lyndale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2M6)

Guest Speakers:

Picture by Curtis Perry

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Art+ Workshop:
Legal Advice

LEGAL ADVICE - Meet Joy Wei and Ariadni Athanassiadis from the Arts Legal Service Ottawa (ALSO) team, and learn more about contracts and your rights as a cultural worker.

Whether you are a professional, emerging, or mid-career artist, it’s essential to understand legal issues to protect yourself and your work and ensure you have a healthy, long-lasting, and prosperous career.

Join Ottawa-based lawyer Joy Wei in her presentation about essential legal topics, including choosing the right business structure, protecting your work with intellectual property laws, understanding contracts, obtaining necessary licenses and permits, navigating tax laws, and adhering to employment laws when hiring.

Our second guest, Araidni Athanassiadis, will present various business contexts commonly encountered by creative professionals to reveal how intellectual property rights (e.g. copyrights) can be considered in informal and formal agreements intended to support creative work and livelihoods.

Workshop Guests: Joy Wei and

Ariadni Athanassiadis

When: Thursday, July 6, 2023

Doors Open: 5:15 PM

Time: 5:30-7:30 PM

Where: Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) Office, Arts Court (67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B9)

Guest Speakers:

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Art+ Workshop:
Present Yourself

PRESENT YOURSELF - a hands-on workshop on crafting your professional artist CV, bio, and artist statement.

Whether you are a visual, conceptual, or performing artist, learning how to properly introduce yourself when opportunities arise is a vital professional skill that will help you thrive in your career as a professional artist.

From grant applications to elevator pitches, understanding what funders, producers, curators, and other cultural agents want to hear or read from you will help you increase your success rate.

Join us in this interactive workshop to explore common practices, tools, and concepts that will expand your understanding of self-presentation as a professional artist.

Workshop Guests: JMorris and Alejandro Salgado Cendales

When: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Where: The Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Ave)