Training in the Arts
Canadian Artists’ Directory This document by Bridget Spence, Gillian Greer and Julia McCrae is an excellent compliation of sources for Arts Education in Canada and includes detailed information on galleries, festivals and funding grant applications.
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THE ART OF MANAGING YOUR CAREER
A Guide for the Canadian Artist and the Self-Employed Cultural Worker.
FREE BOOK DOWNLOAD: The Art of Managing your Career http://www.culturalhrc.ca/amyc/index-e.asp
The Art of Managing Your Career is a free resource guide for self-employed artists and cultural workers in live performing arts; writing and publishing; visual arts and craft; film, television and broadcasting; digital media; music and sound recording, and heritage.
The Art of Managing Your Career was updated in 2009 to include fresh and original examples, brand-new links to useful websites, and up-to-date information on finance and technology. Here is an overview of the 5 chapters:
Chapter 1: The Culture Biz
How do I establish my career goals?
What is a business plan?
How do I shape my career goals and business plan into a career strategy?
Chapter 2: The Art of Self-Promotion
What constitute an effective promotional package?
How can I economically promote my work?
Ch 3: The A to Z of Project Management
How can I get organized?
How do I write a successful proposal?
Where else can I find financial support?
How do I develop an action plan?
Chapter 4: Money - Keeping Track
How do I prepare and administer a budget?
How does self-employment differ financially from employment?
How do I handle income tax?
Chapter 5: You and the Law
How do I establish and enforce contracts?
How do I protect my copyright?
How do I resolve a legal dispute?
