Space Matters: Real Estate Opportunities for Arts Organizations

Aging Performing Artists' Town Hall

Learn about how you can participate in the first study of its kind to investigate how aging performing artists are supported and integrated within their communities, and how that changes over time. Th... more

Artist's Statement Writing Workshop

Arts journalist and curator Sarah Schmerler presents this seminar on how to write successful artist's statements and have fun doing it. This workshop will provide you with the tools and inspiration ne... more

Health Insurance for Artists Part II: Fractured Atlas

Fractured Atlas offers access to quality health care plans that meet a variety of budgets and circumstances to the arts community of New York State, and provides a foundation of support through advoca... more

Marketing for Arts Organizations: Using the Power of the Internet to Grow

This seminar provides an introduction to the basic concepts of web marketing, and tips on making the most of internet marketing tools, including: the role of the internet: changing consumer and bus... more

Seminar: Cultural Data Project (CDP)

The Cultural Data Project (CDP) is an online management tool designed to strengthen arts and cultural organizations by allowing users to track their financial and programmatic performance over time, b... more

Seminar: Marketing and Sales Strategies for Visual Artists

Dexter Wimberly, a New York-based curator, artist representative and marketing strategist will present ways to develop a marketing strategy for your artwork, discuss how to price your work, identify a... more

Culturals of Color Symposium

Connecting and Serving Community Arts Leadership This day-long conference for arts and cultural organizations that represent and serve New York City's communities of color addresses current challe... more

Profit vs. Nonprofit Arts Organizations: What's Right for You?

This workshop will provide information about the basic differences between profit and nonprofit entities, with a focus on the requirements for organizing LLCs and for-profit corporations, such as arti... more

Seminar: Earned Income Projects

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Seminar: Urban Artist Initiative Grant (UAI/NYC)

Learn about UAI/NYC, a cross-disciplinary grant program that is available to NYC artists who self-identify their heritage as African, Latino, Asian, or Native American, embracing as well the diversity... more

Health Insurance: What Artists Need to Know

In this seminar, industry professionals will discuss the importance of health insurance for artists and freelancers and the various options available for finding affordable health care in New York Cit... more

How to Apply for NYFA Artists' Fellowships

The New York Foundation for the Arts’ (NYFA) Artists' Fellowships are $7,000 unrestricted awards given to NY state artists in these categories: architecture/environmental structures, choreography, fic... more

Screenwriting: Mastering Story Structure and Creative Freedom

Learn story structure while enjoying the creative process in this hands-on workshop. New and veteran writers are welcome to attend. Presented by: Award-winning screenwriter Ela Thier Wednesday, ... more

Arts Orgs: Negotiating with Developers

Learn about the building development process and how to negotiate the best terms and conditions for your organization when seeking space. Presented by: Seedco Financial/ArtBusiness Initiative Ma... more

Classroom Management Stories and Strategies from the Field

This seminar, presented by BAC's Arts in Education program, is aimed at teaching artists of all disciplines. Many teaching artists are faced with the challenge of maintaining an attentive and engag... more

Websites 101: Design Your Own

Learn how to make a website to publicize your artwork. Become aware of design options when hiring a contractor to create your website. This seminar provides the basics to get you started: commonly use... more

How to apply for NYFA Artists Fellowships

Learn how to apply for awards of $7000 for unrestricted use, which are made to individual originating artists living and working in New York State. The 2008-2009 cycle includes the following catego... more

How to Exhibit Your Work in a Gallery

Seminar: Pitching Your Art to Galleries and Finding Gallery Representation Engage in dialogue with private gallery owners about the business of exhibiting your visual art in galleries. Also learn a... more

Screenwriting: Mastering Story Structure and Creative Freedom

This screenwriting workshop with Ela Their is presented by the Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival. How do you structure a story while enjoying the creative process and allowing for sur... more

New Installations in Media Art Panel Discussion

Presented in conjunction with the Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival, this seminar is divided into two parts. First, enjoy a screening of experimental films selected from the 42nd Brook... more

Public Art: Getting Opportunities to Work and Perform in Public Spaces

Speakers from leading arts organizations will offer information on public commissions and on working & performing in public spaces. A panel of presenters will speak on topics ranging from city-wide pr... more

Roundtable: Arab Music Traditions and Their History in Brooklyn

Please RSVP by calling 718-625-0080 or sending an email to seminars@brooklynartscouncil.org Venue Information and Directions Brooklyn Historical Society 128 Pierrepont St. (corner Clinton St.)... more

Income Tax Issues for Individual Artists

This seminar will focus on tax planning and preparation for individual artists working in all disciplines. Participants will get an overview of the federal tax return with an emphasis on Schedule C, ... more

Profit vs. Nonprofit Arts Organizations: What’s Right for You?

This workshop will provide information about the basic differences between profit and nonprofit entities, with a main focus on the requirements for organizing LLCs and for profit corporations. The fed... more

Space Matters: Real Estate Opportunities for Arts Organizations

At a time when real estate is extremely limited for arts organizations due to high costs and high demand, this seminar provides information to Brooklyn community-based arts organizations on how to obt... more

Business Planning for Arts Organizations

Please RSVP by calling 718-625-0080 or sending an email to seminars@brooklynartscouncil.org

Artist Access: An Affordable Health Plan for Uninsured Artists

Learn about Artist Access, the nationally recognized, innovative program that provides access to comprehensive preventive and primary medical care among the uninsured artist community in North Brookly... more