The City of Richmond is pleased to announce the 2023 launch of Art at Work, a series of free, professional development workshops designed for professional artists and arts organizations.
With workshops and presentations on a wide array of topics, the series builds knowledge and skills relevant to pursuing a professional practice in the field of public art, performance, visual art and community arts.
This year’s workshop sessions are:
- Tax Basics for Artists
Facilitated by Marianna Scott, Quantum Accounting Services
Saturday, February 25
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Online webinar
- Conservation and Maintenance: Best Practices for Artists Working in Public Art
Facilitated by Sabina Sutherland, Art Conservator
Saturday, March 4
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Online webinar
- Conservation Best Practices for Studio-Based Artists
Facilitated by Sabina Sutherland, Art Conservator
Thursday, April 27
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Performance Hall, Richmond Cultural Centre
- Applying for Public Art Calls
Facilitated by Biliana Velkova, Public Art Planner, Richmond Public Art
Saturday, May 13
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Performance Hall, Richmond Cultural Centre
- Art Rental Information Session
Facilitated by Florene Belmore, North Van Arts
Saturday, June 10
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Performance Hall, Richmond Cultural Centre
- Preparing Exhibition Proposals
Facilitated by Shaun Dacey, Director, Richmond Art Gallery
Thursday, July 6
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Performance Hall, Richmond Cultural Centre
- Richmond Arts and Culture Grant Program Information and Application Tips
Facilitated by Camyar Chaichian, Program Manager, Community Cultural Development
Thursday, September 28
6 – 8 p.m.
Performance Hall, Richmond Cultural Centre
For more information or to register for sessions, visit www.richmond.ca/culture/artistsopportunities/artists. Registrations opens one month in advance of the session.
For questions including those regarding accessibility and adaptations for participation, contact Todd Evanger at Todd.Evanger@richmond.ca or 604-247-8320.
Art at Work is presented in partnership by the City of Richmond Arts Services and Richmond Art Gallery.