Artist Toolkit - Professional Development Day (IotA)

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Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

How do I find funding opportunities and write grants?

Could I teach a workshop to enhance exposure and increase revenue?

What is the best way to organize my financials, build capacity and grow my business?

Is there more I can do to develop a solid web presence?  

Join us for a day of learning.

Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Dietary restrictions can be accommodated and food is catered by Robert’s Place

This Pro-D Day is a collaboration between the Community Economic Development Officer, the Gabriola Chamber Manager, Dinah D and the Gabriola Arts Council.

Introductory to Grant Writing in Canada

Instructor: Dinah D

Description

Dinah D will take you through the beginner steps of grant writing, to familiarize you with the process. Get beginner chops from “how to find the right grant” to submitting it. 

How to Teach a Workshop

Instructor: Tony Grove & Panel Discussion

Description

Teaching skills and sharing hands on experience can be rewarding both financially and by connecting with people interested in your work. This two-part workshop will get your creative juices flowing about what you can teach and how to set up the basic structures for successful workshops. In the first portion of the workshop, instructor Tony Grove will take you through the basics of setting up a successful class. The second half will be a panel discussion with 5 locals who have been running workshops as part of their business model.

Business Tips & Tools

Speakers and a Panel Discussion

Description

Ever wonder how other creative based business owners do it? And what exactly are they doing and how? This workshop can answer those questions!   Local experts and business owners share their insights on growth, strategy and organization. Each one speaking for 15-20 minutes about their personal business journey, lessons learned, pro-tips and tools they discovered along the way. Think “Ted Talks” from locals for locals on building a thriving creative business. After the individual speakers, there will be a facilitated panel discussion.  

Marketing Your Business Online

Instructors: Chelsea Barr & Megan Beauregard

Description

This workshop is designed for you to cover the basics of making sure your business is properly set up to be found easily and quickly online. The world of digital marketing is quick to change, and you’ll need to be ready for it if you want your creative-based business to succeed. This workshop will cover website, social media, google maps and digital advertising options for business.