There are two workshops left in the VANS Fall Workshop Series – Taxes for Artists and Networking and Talking About Your Work. We have extended the registration deadlines for both of these in-person workshops. Take a look at the workshop descriptions below and sign up today here.

TAXES FOR ARTISTS
This workshop will go over the basics of filing your taxes as an independent artist tackling common questions like how to account for grants, collaborations, contract work, a home studio, etc. We’ll go over what can and can’t be claimed, how to keep track of things and stay organized throughout the year, and how to translate the CRA’s terminology into what applies to you as a working artist.

This workshop will include takeaway tool kits and guides for all attendees, and break everything down into simple and digestible information to help you file your own taxes with confidence.

Instructor: Sally Wolchyn-Raab, Artist and Co-director of Eyelevel ARC

IN PERSON
HALIFAX: Saturday, November 9, 1- 4 pm AT
Visual Arts Nova Scotia, 1113 Marginal Road
Registration Deadline: November 8

NETWORKING AND TALKING ABOUT YOUR WORK
When asked what you make, do you get tongue tied and nervous? Maybe you try to avoid talking about your work altogether. Do you hesitate when contacting a gallery about an exhibition, or fear approaching a gallerist about representing your work? In this workshop you’ll learn how to discuss your work with confidence and how to use these skills to create your own opportunities. A professional artist is recognized by their peers; learn how to build your networks and gain recognition for your work in the broader arts community.

Instructor: Christopher Webb, Artist, Curator and Director of Pavia Gallery

IN PERSON
HALIFAX: Saturday, November 23, 1 – 4pm
Visual Arts Nova Scotia, 1113 Marginal Road
Registration Deadline: November 21