Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: Strategies for Thriving as an Artist

Calling all creatives! Immerse yourself in a transformative experience at the Business Skills for Creative Souls Artists’ Conference: “Strategies for Thriving as an Artist”! Join a vibrant community of visionaries, as we explore the keys to unlocking your full artistic potential. Dive into dynamic sessions on cultivating creativity, overcoming challenges, and mastering the business of art. Connect with seasoned professionals, gain insights into navigating the evolving art landscape, and leave inspired to not only create but to thrive as an artist. This conference is your roadmap to artistic success and fulfillment. Don’t miss your chance to thrive—reserve your spot now! This year’s event is hosted by CBC’s Sonali Karnick, and features an exciting group of panelists eager to share their artistic journeys with you! Conference topics include strategies for thriving as artist: earning a livable income as an artist, balancing life and personal career, and building your artistic brand. Panel 1: Strategies for Earning A Livable Income Cara Carmina (illustrator/designer/entrepreneur) Sylvie Trouvé and Dale Hayward (animators and educators) Lacy Alana (circus artist/writer/psychotherapist/Founder of YesAndBrain) Tam Lan Truong (classical music photographer) Keynote: The Artist’s Balance: Managing Personal Life and Artistic Career: Victoria Sanchez (actress/filmmaker) Panel 2: The Art of Exposure: Building Your Artist Brand Stephen Voyce (multi-award-winning recording artist) Liana Cusmano (writer/spoken word artist/educator) Carolina Echeverria (visual artist, feminist activist, and artistic director) Blair Thomson (composer/arranger/pianist) When: Monday March 11th, 2024 Where: Unitarian Church of Montreal (5035 Boulevard de Maisonneuve West, easy access from Vendôme Metro on the Orange Line) Schedule: 12:30 PM: On-site Registration 1-5 PM: Artist Conference featuring two-panel discussions and a Keynote Speech. Note that the conference will be live-streamed online from 1-5 pm for virtual participants. 5-7 PM: In-person networking event *In addition, YES provides an exclusive online opportunity in the morning for a 15-minute consultation with renowned arts organizations, including the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Quebec and the Conseil des Arts de Montreal. Stay tuned for more information! Don’t miss your chance to thrive—reserve your spot now!