UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Art Project Grant Information Session
February 4, 2026 | 5:30 – 7PM | Virtual
Join ARAC's Grant Advising Team to learn how the FY26 Art Project Grants for Individuals and Organizations can make your creative vision possible! Receive grant writing tips and tricks to ensure you have a strong application with realistic goals and measures to evaluate the outcome of your proposed art project.
Income Tax Basics for Artists
February 11, 2026 | 5:00 – 7PM | Virtual
Join ARAC Grant Advisors for a rare opportunity to connect with a local tax professional to learn more about how grant awards and other income are filed to alleviate surprises come April 15 and beyond as you embark upon your creative career! This workshop will cover the rules and issues involved in filing taxes for individuals who produce works within the creative economy and get paid for their craft. We’ll cover the essentials across a variety of artistic disciplines – tax deductions, record keeping, grant income considerations, setting up your books, and tax planning – for filing your federal and state tax returns.
WORKSHOPS & Info sessions
Take a look at our past workshops below!
Grant
Information Session
Watch this information session discussing the Artist Equity and Operating Support Grant Programs and how they can bring your vision to reality!
Recording from 8/26/2025
Grant Writing 101
In this workshop, viewers are introduced to a variety of grant writing tips and tricks to craft a meaningful proposal and secure funding for their project.
Recording from 9/5/2025
Art Project Grant
Information Session
Watch this information session discussing the Art Project Grant Program and how it can bring your vision to reality!
Recording from 2/26/2025
Vending at art festivals
Watch this workshop to get all the details on how to find art festivals to apply to, tips on applying to art festivals, and how to prepare for attending your first art festival.
Recording from 2/21/2024
Planning for public art opportunities
In this workshop, working artist Moira (Miri) Villiard gives us an overview of how to find and receive public art opportunities. It's never too early to start planning for summer public art projects!
Recording from 11/22/2023
ARt Grant Writing 101
In this workshop, we cover writing a good grant and the basics of the grant writing process.
Recording from 7/19/2023
Legal Considerations for artists
In this workshop, we talk about the various legal aspects of owning an art business you may want to consider. This workshop features attorney Jessica Karp.
Recording from 5/10/2023
pricing your art
In this workshop, working artist Moira (Miri) Villiard gives us an overview of how to find and receive public art opportunities. It's never too early to start planning for summer public art projects!
Recording from 1/25/2023
goals, outcomes, & evaluation
In this workshop, we talk about goals, outcomes, and evaluation. For the folks seeking a good overview of the internal process of writing a grant from start to finish.
Recording from 1/5/2023
Writing for community
In this workshop, we talk about how to write a grant for your community as an organization.
Recording from 8/17/2022
Public art
In this workshop, we talk about the world of public art. For both folks seeking to work more with public artists and folks looking to become public artists, this workshop will be a look into the field and how to make public art happen in your community.
Recording from 6/8/2022
artist exploitation
From scams to poor working conditions, how to avoid being exploited as an artist.
Recording from 4/20/2022
Marketing & working with the media
In this workshop, you’ll learn about how to get the word out about what you do!
Recording from 5/4/2022
The search for other funds
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to find grants and resources outside of ARAC, and a look into some upcoming opportunities.
Recording from 5/11/2022