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Are you an artist looking to build on your business skills?

Why not consider joining one of our SkillsUp! workshops.

Funded by the City of Ballarat as part of the new Creative City strategy, the workshops have been designed to build the professional capacity of our local arts community. 

The $10 workshops, which are also supported by Regional Arts Victoria and the Art Gallery of Ballarat, will be held between now and June to help artists build their capacity to effectively operate their own arts business.

The first workshops commences next week at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, with registrations open now via the Art Gallery of Ballarat website.

Governance for community organisations Wednesday 13 March at 6pm Many not-for-profit committees are looking for great volunteers, but before you commit, do you know what the role of a committee member is exactly? This session will give you the information you need to be an effective contributor in meetings. Understand your responsibilities and feel more confident about your role.  This is a great session for both new and experienced board members.

Creating and planning a great event Wednesday 3 April at 6pm Ballarat is home to some of the state’s best events. If you have ever wanted to mount your own event here, but were unsure how to go about it, then this workshop is for you. The Events Team at the City of Ballarat will take you through all the basic skills you need to know, including planning, permits, and regulations. Walk away with a great toolkit that will assist you in planning your own great event.

Artist Run Initiatives Friday 31 May at 10am Collaborating as an Artist Run Initiative (ARI)? This workshop takes you through ways to set up and run an ARI, copyright and moral rights in joint works and governing for a strong, sustainable ARI.

Copyright law for artists Friday 31 May at 2pm Creating art means creating copyright. This session uses practical examples, case studies from artists’ experiences and hypothetical scenarios to help make copyright accessible and, dare we say, fun for creatives. This session is relevant to all creatives and artists across all art forms.

Marketing for artists Wednesday 12  June at 6pm How can you effectively let the world know about your work when you operate on a shoestring budget and don’t have a team of marketing mavens to assist? Learn some effective marketing strategies from John Paul Fischbach, author of No More Starving Artists - How to master your art, your life and build your business. John Paul's inspirational style will motivate you to more effectively communicate with your audiences.

For more information head to artgalleryofballarat.com.au