Art at Work series launches with seven professional development workshops for artists


Art at Work series launches with seven professional development workshops for artists

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.