ARP Workshops & Webinars
Workshops and webinars are free and accessible to ARP members and artists who have requested support from Artist Relief Project.
August 2022 Classes
Descriptions of upcoming courses with registration links are updated frequently and posted below.
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Upcoming Classes in Calendar View
Your Financial Future and Your Savings
Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
Introductory Personal Finance Webinar and Q & A Session
Presented by Financial Representatives from Frost Bank
A introductory-level personal finance webinar on the importance of building assets and saving money for expenses, goals, and emergencies.
You will discuss:
– What are (personal) assets and what are some ways to build assets.
– Strategies to save money, including setting goals and considering where to build your savings.
This is a live learning opportunity that will not be recorded. Attendees will be able to ask questions.
ARP Community Show and Tell
Thursday, August 11, 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.
Why You Should Consider Multi/Interdisciplinary Work
Wednesday, August 17, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Online Workshop for Artists and Creatives
Presented by Dannie Snyder
Learn the benefits of expanding your practice to other fields, particularly increased opportunities for funding. This discussion will feature actual ARP members who are trying out different strategies to expand their processes.
In this workshop, you will:
– Learn the difference between interdisciplinary versus multidisciplinary work.
– Gain an overview of the benefits for pursuing interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work.
– Zoom in on the benefit of how to increase funding opportunities.
– Get inspired by looking at case studies of other artists in your ARP network who are testing out strategies and tactics for both exploring inter/multidisciplinary work as well as new avenues for funding.
Working with People Across the Wheel of Power and Privilege
Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Online Workshop for Artists and Creatives
Presented by Dannie Snyder
Learn how to address challenges related to power and privilege when bringing your art (as creator or instructor) to marginalized communities, particularly groups that society often deems “at-risk,’ “vulnerable,” “oppressed,” or “victims.”
In this workshop, you will:
– Gain an overview of the Power and Privilege Wheel.
– Gain an outline of the ethical questions for entering a community that you do not identify with, particularly marginalized communities.
– Learn example practices for addressing power and privilege.
– Gain resources for further reflection and research.
Developing an Effective Diversity Statement
Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Online Workshop for Artists and Creatives
Presented by Bethany McLemore Stewart
Like a mission or vision statement, a diversity statement (or “diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI] statement”) can serve as a guiding principle for you, your brand, and/or your business. It can also serve to communicate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to potential clients, customers, collaborators, students, or employers. In this webinar, you will learn best practices in constructing a diversity statement for a website, application, or submission packet.
In this workshop, you will:
– Learn key elements of, and considerations for, your diversity statement.
– Study examples of diversity statements from a variety of artistic disciplines and for a variety of purposes.
– Receive prompts, writing exercises, and outlines to help you brainstorm and draft your statement.
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.