ARP Workshops & Webinars
Workshops and webinars are free and accessible to ARP members and artists who have requested support from Artist Relief Project.
November 2022 Classes
Descriptions of upcoming courses with registration links are updated frequently and posted below.
To view all course offerings in Calendar format, visit this link:
Upcoming Classes in Calendar View
Financial Statements
Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
Small Business Webinar and Q & A
Presented by Financial Representatives from Frost Bank
Learn the format and terminology used in the three most important financial documents for operating as a small business and what lenders would expect to see in them:
– Balance Sheets
– Profit and Loss Statements
– Cash Flow Reports
This is a live learning opportunity that will not be recorded. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their concerns related to insuring personal and professional assets.
ARP Community Show and Tell
Thursday, November 10, 7:00 – 9:00p CST
Monthly Peer Share and Discussion
Share about your arts-related projects and goals, and learn what other ARP members are working on!
Participants will have the opportunity to share about their current arts projects, receive feedback from a supportive and encouraging community, and learn about resources for future research, development, and inspiration. (Sharing is not required if you would prefer to participate as an observer and supportive community member.)
Artists and creatives in all disciplines are welcome to attend. Our objective is to continue fostering a supportive community of artists and creatives who are experiencing similar professional challenges.
The Difference Between Propaganda and Art
Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Online Workshop for Artists and Creatives
Presented by Dannie Snyder
What is propaganda, and what is art? How do you tell the difference?
For any artist who wants to explore social justice or political themes in their work, this workshop is crucial as it will help you avoid propaganda pitfalls and strengthen your message, as related to your call to action as well as your credibility and authenticity.
In this workshop, you will:
– Gain helpful definitions for art versus propaganda.
– Learn about important pieces in history that have been difficult to define as art versus propaganda.
– Gain strategies for strengthening your message and not being categorized as propaganda.
Developing Effective Mission and Vision Statements
Wednesday, November 30, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Online Workshop for Artists and Creatives
Presented by Bethany McLemore Stewart
Artists use mission and vision statements to help outline the goals and intended impact of their art for themselves, for their audiences (often via a website’s “About” page), and for fundraising—for grant applications, crowdfunding, or individual donors. In this workshop, we’ll discuss these short but important forms and how to integrate them into your website.
In this workshop, you will:
– Learn about various purposes of mission and vision statements.
– Learn how to define your audience and use it to develop your statements.
– Start generating ideas for content.
– Learn how to communicate your mission & vision in an engaging way.
– See examples of statements & “About” pages from artists & creatives in a variety of disciplines.
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 free and available to practicing artists who are committed to pursuing a career in the arts and who may be facing professional challenges as a result of ever-changing economic and societal circumstances. 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. 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 and/ or experiences 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 experiences and discussions 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 materials. We encourage you to attend the classes and enjoy the live interactive experiences along with an encouraging and supportive community of your fellow creative colleagues.