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Our most recent series of workshops were free to the public.
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Sustaining Our Artistic Practices - Part 1: The Long Haul
WHEN: Friday January 10, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm
WHERE: 100-938 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
This workshop series focuses on how we can sustain our artistic practices with our health, well being, professional development, financial stability, and artistic growth in mind. This artist-led, in-person workshop will include hands-on reflective exercises, skill-sharing, and discussion. Part 1 of this series determines what the "long haul" and sustainability looks like for each artist individually.
*Limited Spots
About the Facilitator:
Anju (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist who has toured and presented her work across Canada, in the US, Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan. Anju also works as a producer, curator, and arts administrator.
Previous Sessions
Find the Support You Need as a Self-taught or Non-Traditional Artist
Facilitator: Yuri Arajs
Date: December 7, 2024
Max Wyman Book Launch
Facilitator: Sean Bickerton
Date: November 1, 2023
Ask Jiv Anything: Programming with an Equity Lens
Facilitator: Jivesh Parasram
Date: September 18, 2023
Nervous System 101: Trauma-Informed Practices for Art and Culture Facilitators and Producers
Facilitator: Ghiwna Yassine
Date: September 3, 2023
Lessons Learned: Navigating Conflict in Community Organizing
Facilitator: Nancy Lee and Jen Sungshine
Date: January 19, 2023
Trusting the Youth: Organizing, Building, and Creating
Facilitator: Maya Preshyon from Vancouver Black Library
Date: December 7, 2022
How Are You REALLY Doing?: Wellness at the Workplace
Facilitator: Shirley Ley
Date: March 29, 2022
Employers Responsibilities & Leadership
Facilitator: Don Parman from ActSafe Safety Association
Date: December 1, 2022
What Does Touring Look Like?
Facilitator: Dani Fecko and Rebecca Desmarais
Date: April 14, 2022
Employers Responsibilities & Leadership
Facilitator: Don Parman from ActSafe Safety Association
Date: December 1, 2022
Everything You Wanted to Know About Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, But Were Afraid to Ask
Facilitator: Warren Dean Flandez
Date: March 7, 2022
How Are You REALLY Doing?: Wellness at the Workplace
Facilitator: Shirley Ley
Date: March 29, 2022
Navigating Gaming: How to Win at the Community Grant Program application process
Free info session in partnership with Arts BC
Facilitator: Mary Ann Anderson
Date: March 8, 2022
Workshop Proposals
Have a suggestion or a proposal for a workshop? Send an email to susanna@allianceforarts.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the BC Alliance's workshops take place?
Unless otherwise specified, all BC Alliance workshops will take place digitally via Zoom until further notice.
Do you offer ASL INTERPRETATION?
We are proud to offer ASL interpretation and live captions at all of our workshops and information sessions. Please indicate on the registration form whether you will require ASL interpretation.
What is your Cancellation Policy?
48 hours cancellation notice is required.
Do you record your workshop sessions? wHAT IF i DON'T WANT TO BE CAPTURED ON CAMERA?
Registrants who attend workshops or info sessions consent to potentially being recorded on video. If you do not give permission to be recorded, please turn off your camera, or contact Susanna Fong before the session, at susanna@allianceforarts.com.
I have a question you haven't answered here! Who should i contact?
Contact Susanna Fong, administrative coordinator, at susanna@allianceforarts.com.
