ARP Workshops & Webinars
Workshops and webinars are free and accessible to ARP members and artists who have requested support from Artist Relief Project.
December Classes
Descriptions of December courses with registration links are posted below.
To view all course offerings in Calendar format, visit this link:
Upcoming Classes in Calendar View
Making Money Online
2-PART CRASH COURSE SERIES
This 2-part series will provide an overview of the different options for earning income online as an artist/ creative. It will also guide you to brainstorm additional products/ service you can offer and identify situations when you should maybe not get paid. The second part of the series will focus exclusively on crowd-funding websites and Patreon.
Workshop 1: Overview of Different Methods for Earning Income Online
December 1, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Get a general overview of the different options for earning income online, including direct methods of selling products/ services as well as indirect methods such as advertising.
Workshop 2: A Closer Look at Crowd-Funding and Patreon
December 16, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Get an overview of the different crowd-funding websites and Patreon and learn the differences between these options and the tasks involved when starting a campaign/ page on these platforms.
Building a Social Media Kit
ONLINE WORKSHOP & DISCUSSION SESSION
Learn the basics of what you need to know to put together a social media kit, and receive feedback on your ideas for your projects in the future.
How to Make a Social Media Kit
Workshop: December 8, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Discussion & Feedback Session: December 9, 7:00 – 9:00p CST
Learn tips and techniques toward planning and scheduling tasks and designing effective social media posts for your social media kit.
Apply these suggestions to your content and receive critical feedback on the preliminary ideas for your own social media kit.
Financial Planning Webinars
LIVE WEBINAR and Q & A WITH FINANCIAL REPRESENTATIVES
This webinar series is designed to help you prepare and plan for y0ur financial goals.
These live webinars include opportunities for open Q & A with financial representatives. Register at the links below for all webinars, or only for the topic(s) that interest you.
Your Money Values & Influences
December 2, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
Identify how your values influence your financial decisions and learn strategies to control factors that influence personal spending.
Building Your Financial Future
December 9, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
Learn how to create spending plans to build assets for a solid financial future.
Protecting Your Identity & Assets
December 16, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
Learn how to protect your identity and other assets.
How to Make a Crowd-Funding/ Patreon Video
LIVE Webinar and Q & A
Learn how to set yourself up for success with a professional video for your crowdfunding campaign and/ or Patreon page. Learn about key content, optimal, structure, and how to get creative cinematically. Develop ideas for how to make your video stand out online.
How to Make a Crowdfunding/ Patreon Video
December 15, 7:00 – 9:00p CST (last 30 minutes for optional Q & A)
Receive guidance and suggestions on how to create a compelling and successful video for you crowdfunding campaign and/ or Patreon page.
The last 30 minutes will be reserved for questions pertaining to workshop material and/ or any specific questions you may have about your specific requirements.
Please note: This workshop will be focused on the content of your video. It will not cover video editing.
Smartphone Photography Online Workshops
INTERACTIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
Learn how to transform your Smartphone into a professional tool to capture and edit compelling photos using select (free) photography apps.
Beginners’ Smartphone Photography
December 1, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
December 15, 6:30 – 8:00p
Learn basic photography principles as applicable to smartphones and how to use select photography apps to capture and edit photos on your device.
Advanced Smartphone Photography
December 3, 6:30p – 8:30p | Subject: Inanimate Object
December 17, 6:30p – 8:30p | Subject: Landscapes
Learn the elements of a successful photo, and enjoy participating in a live class activity to create a successful photo on your smartphone.
Smartphone Video Editing Online Workshops
INTERACTIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
You don’t need fancy equipment or expensive software to create videos that you can use to promote yourself and your work online. Learn how to use select video editing apps on your smartphone to create compelling videos for social media.
Beginners’ Smartphone Video Editing
December 8, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
Learn the basics of using select apps to edit and create videos on your smartphone.
Advanced Smartphone Video Editing
December 10, 6:30 – 8:30p CST (includes 30 minutes for individual questions & feedback)
Enjoy participating in a live class activity to create a short video with effects using your smartphone.
Frequently Asked Questions
ARP workshops and webinars are free and accessible to ARP members and practicing artists who have requested support from Artist Relief Project.
ARP membership is available to practicing artists who are committed to pursuing a career in the arts and who have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. To request membership, please fill out the ARP Membership Application.
(Note: If you have requested financial support from Artist Relief Project in the past, you are already an ARP member.)
Our online workshops are live, interactive classes, during which you can ask questions and practice applying learned skills as you progress through the lesson. You will be asked at designated points during the class to apply the knowledge you’ve learned through interactive activities and possibly be given opportunities to share your work with the instructor and other workshop attendees.
You must reserve a space via the reservation forms linked on this page. Spaces are limited.
The main requirement is that you have access to a reliable internet connection and device to view the webinar during the scheduled time. If you’d like to participate in the interactive learning experience during our workshops, you will also need a webcam and mic.
At this time we do not have plans to circulate recordings of workshop and webinar material. We encourage you to attend the classes and enjoy the live interactive learning experience along with your fellow colleagues.