Learning Toolkits
The Collaborative is organizing free or low-cost skills-based workshops that are designed to support our community of creatives to connect with each other and develop helpful tools needed to promote a sustainable arts practice. Program offerings span financial literacy, social media promotion, documenting artwork, among other subjects. Find recordings and presentations for past workshops below and check our workshops page to register for upcoming programs.
Reach out to Program Coordinator, Gaby Cantu gaby@thecollaborative02885.org with questions or suggestions for future programming.
Finances for Artists
For many artists, dealing with finances is not a top priority until it’s time to file your taxes or a financial emergency strikes. This workshop will introduce basic terms, record keeping for a budget, how to keep track of sales, and accounting for expenses. We’ll also look at how to think about investing, saving for retirement, and the idea that taxes can be scary.
Barbara Rich has been in the financial services business since 1978. She’s an Independent Investment Advisor with a Certificated Financial Planning Designation. She works with individuals, small businesses, artists, self-employed professionals, and families helping them create their financial road map including areas of investments, taxes, estate planning and retirement planning. Barbara has taught an investing class through the Providence Learning Connection from the 1980s until they closed in about 2017.
INSTAGRAM for Artists
Learn how to navigate Instagram, optimize posts for best results, use the algorithm to your advantage, and build your community. In addition, Bri shares best practices for creating content, such as photo tips and ways to prioritize content. Attendees will leave this session with confidence to create a great Instagram profile and feel empowered to build a great community.
As a BFA graduate from UW-River Falls, Bri Larson creates functional pottery on the wheel with imagery and bright colors. Originally from MN, Bri relocated to RI in 2018 for a 2 year residency at The Steel Yard.
Tips + Resources for Giving an artist talk
There are many approaches to an artist talk, whether it is a formal presentation of your artistic practice or a casual conversation about what inspires your creative expression. At The Collaborative, we want to create a comfortable environment for folks to get to know you and your artwork on display as a Visiting Feature Artist, Youth Artist, or Collaborator Feature Artist.
Tips + Resources for Grant Writing
A detailed look at finding funding in the complex, competitive world of grants. This seminar focuses on grants from private foundations but gives insight into grant writing process including where to look for funders, writing a LOI, crafting a Proposal.