Events & Workshops

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Business of Art: Cohort Training Series

Interested in building your arts entrepreneurship muscles to take your arts venture to the next level of strategic business planning?

In this 30-minute information session you will learn about the Business of Art Cohort Training Series presented by Dr. Amy Kweskin of Artsightful, in partnership with IAM, to determine if this program is for you.

In this session you will...

  • Explore the content of this hybrid program
  • Meet the series presenter: Amy Kweskin
  • Get to know other arts entrepreneurs

The series includes 7 sessions from April to June, plus a one-on-one coaching session with Amy. Participation requires attendance at every session.

Facilitated by: Amy Kweskin

 

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm PST

Virtual Info Session

Taxes for Artists & Independent Producers

Led by Amy Smith—an accomplished artist with extensive experience in bookkeeping, budgeting, tax preparation, and financial management—this workshop will guide you through the essentials of preparing your taxes, whether you file independently or with a paid preparer. Smith will cover key tax topics relevant to artists, including tracking income and expenses, understanding business deductions, choosing the right entity type, and managing grant income and fiscal sponsorship.

This workshop is suitable for artists of all disciplines and career stages.

Facilitated by: Amy Smith

 

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm PST

Virtual Workshop

Social Media 101: Identifying Your Social Media Archetype & Flow

This workshop helps creatives and nonprofits identify their unique social media “archetype” so they can communicate online with ease, consistency, and personality. Instead of forcing a posting strategy that doesn’t fit, participants will learn how to build a content flow that matches their energy, strengths, and audience

Facilitated by: Jasmine Stallworth

 

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST

Virtual Workshop