ARP Workshops & Webinars
Workshops and webinars are free and accessible to ARP members and artists who have requested support from Artist Relief Project.
June 2021 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 Wellness Webinar: Building Your Financial Future
LIVE Webinar with Q & A Session
This webinar will provide a basic introduction to the importance of building assets. The discussion will help you generate ideas about ways to afford/ build assets and create a plan toward a more solid financial future.
During the webinar, you will learn about the relationship between assets, liabilities, equity, and net worth, explore the different categories of assets, and review how specific assets and asset building can create financial stability.
Building Your Financial Future
Wednesday, June 9, 6:30 – 8:00p CST
Note: This session includes opportunity for Q & A with financial representatives.
ARP Community Show and Tell
LIVE Peer Share and Discussion
Share about your arts-related projects and goals, and learn what other ARP members are working on!
During this live peer share and discussion, participants will have the opportunity to talk about their art, share their current arts projects ad goals, and (if desired) pose questions to receive feedback from a supportive and encouraging community of creatives. (Sharing is not required if you would prefer to participate as an observer and supportive community member.)
Community Show and Tell
Thursday, June 10, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Artists in all disciplines are welcome to attend. Our objective is to continue fostering a supportive community of artists and creatives who are facing similar professional challenges in our current economic climate.
Creative Tactics in Fostering Community
LIVE Webinar and Q & A
Are you looking to launch an arts-based initiative that builds alliances between members of your community?
Gain creative tactics for fostering community, whether it be with a virtual community or within your own neighborhood, utilizing strategies from nonprofit community outreach and community organizing as well as activism campaigns.
During this webinar, you will learn how to cultivate relationships (with business, organizations, individuals, etc.) and inspire dialogue and actions through creative activities and events.
Creative Tactics in Fostering Community
Tuesday, June 24, 7:00 – 8:30p CST
Smartphone Social Media Design Workshops
INTERACTIVE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
(Great for beginners and those new to social media, or for those who want to learn how to use different mobile apps to create social media content.)
Learn how to transform your Smartphone into a professional tool using select (free) mobile editing apps to create and edit compelling images, photos, and videos that can be used on social media to promote yourself and your work as an artist.
Creating an Image Grid on Your IG Feed
DATE TBA
A live, hands-on workshop on different mobile apps you can use to split your images into a grid that can be posted to your IG feed.
Creating IG Reels
DATE TBA
A live workshop providing an overview of different mobile apps to create videos that can be posted to IG Reels.
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 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 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 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.