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Your Guide to Arts Funding and Skill Development
Our resources provide valuable insights, practical advice, and tools to help you navigate and succeed in the arts community. Whether you’re looking for funding opportunities, skill-building workshops, or industry best practices, our comprehensive collection is here to assist you every step of the way. Explore the resources available and empower yourself to reach new heights in your creative endeavors.
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- Featured resource, Studios
Artists need room to create. See our listing of organizations and individuals with studio space available to rent or to share….
- Featured resource, Indigenous
This is a directory of arts related Indigenous-owned and operated businesses and services. Our goal is to highlight local Indigenous artists, craftspeople and entrepreneurs to share and promote the diverse…
- Featured resource, Financial, Legal
Every artist that works with clients or other artists needs a contract. But where to start? Browse this list of resources to begin securing your creative business future….
- Financial
The accountants listed below have volunteered their contact information. Creative Manitoba does not endorse one accountant over the other. Those listed below specialize in taxes, finances, and bookkeeping services for…
- Legal
Copyright and trademarks, fan art and online sales- do you know what your rights are as an artist?…
- Indigenous
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day. This day is an annual reminder for people across Canada to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of…
- Legal
You believe in your creative work (and we do too!) but how well-versed are you in legal lingo? A recent needs assessment found that more than 90% of artists and…
- Legal
Intellectual Property, what does it mean? It’s not the physical property or the art you produce, it’s quite a bit more complex than that!…
- Legal
You’ve probably heard about copyright, but how do you apply it to your arts business? Time for a little primer!…
- Indigenous
A report (pdf) created from several gatherings and circles with Indigenous artists across Manitoba who discuss their experiences as artists and their professional needs in the future….
- Business Management
Give your work that extra edge online with this illustrated guide to creating a portfolio website that stands out from the crowd….
- Business Management
Content pillars aren’t just used for social media, they’re great for planning a promotional strategy for your arts business. This excerpt from Later.com can help you get started!…
- Business Management
Struggling to find the “write” words? Perhaps you know what you want to say, but you can’t think of what to write. Or, maybe you don’t even know where to…
- Industry Insights
Join Sean Lee, Director of Programming at Tangled Art + Disability, for a presentation on principles and practices that have shaped the organization. Drawing from case studies and lessons learned,…
- Industry Insights, Training & Past Workshops
Creative Connector is a national online arts hub for creatives with disabilities to find community and discover accessible opportunities in the arts. This informal presentation hosted by founder Lindsay Fisher…
- Legal
How long does copyright last and how do you acquire it? What happens to your copyright if you pass away?…
- Legal
Have you collaborated on an artistic work with one or more people recently? Who owns the copyright?…
- Legal
Let’s say you want to use another artist’s copyrighted work as part of your original creation. How do you approach this issue within the bounds of the Canadian law?…
- Indigenous, Legal
Traditional Cultural Expressions benefit from certain extra protections under Canadian law….
- Legal
Moral Rights? How does a ‘moral right’ differ in meaning from copyright? Read on for more info……
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Legal issues can be difficult to navigate for even the most seasoned artists. Browse our collection of legal resources to refresh your knowledge of the basics or find experts available to help with your legal challenges.
What do you know about Indigenous protocols in your arts practice? This knowledge is imperative for artists of all backgrounds to have. Browse Indigenous-owned businesses, learn more about Indigenous needs in the arts community, practices, protocols, and more.
Want to keep better track of your finances but not sure where to start? This collection of financial resources will get you off on the right foot. Look here for more information about accounting and bookkeeping, contracts and other financial management for people in creative industries.
What’s new in your creative field? Check here to keep up with new data and survey results, articles, market reports and more- all relevant to Manitoba’s creative industry.
Managing your business is so much more than just booking gigs and making sales. Branding and marketing, scheduling, promotion, there’s always something more to do. Explore our business resources for ideas and articles about managing your business more efficiently and effectively.
