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SUMMARY:ILLAWARRA: Screen Artselerate 2026
DESCRIPTION:SUBMIT YOUR EOI & REGISTRATION HERE\n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW is a unique in-person program specifically for screen practitioners that combines all the benefits of a business incubator\, start-up accelerator\, creative collaboration and networking opportunity. The outcome is a fast and practical approach to business and strategic planning for filmmakers who are building their careers and making their own work.  \n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE NSW helps participants devise practical goals for their screen businesses and creative careers\, with realistic actions ready to be implemented\, and creates a continued connection with other screen professionals through a guided peer support program and ongoing connection to experts. \n\n\n\nThe program is open to all residents of NSW and will be hosted by Screen Illawarra in Wollongong. \n\n\n\nDates: (you must be able to attend all dates listed below) \n\n\n\n\nFriday 13th and Saturday 14th February 2026 – 9:30am to 4:30pm both days\n\n\n\nFriday 27th and Saturday 28th February 2026 – 9:30am to 4:30pm both days\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor More Information: \n\n\n\nDownload the Screen Artselerate Brochure (quick overview) \n\n\n\nDownload the Screen Artselerate Program \n\n\n\nYou must be a resident of NSW and over 18 to participate.  \n\n\n\nSUBMIT YOUR EOI & REGISTRATION HERE \n\n\n\nSCREEN ARTSELERATE is a program designed for screen professionals at any stage of their development across NSW. Ideally\, you are committed to improving your professional and creative capacity and developing your business and marketing skills in an accelerated way\, through a practical approach. You also need to be engaged\, enthusiastic\, and willing to commit to participating in the whole program. That means all the in-person workshops and in-between meetings. \n\n\n\nWe actively encourage applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds\, people living with disabilities\, people who identify as LGBTQIA+\, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. We also welcome people of all genders. \n\n\n\nYOUR PROGRAM FACILITATOR \n\n\n\nMonica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist and filmmaker. In 2014 Monica completed her Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business at AFTRS\, and was appointed as the first NSW Creative Industries Business Advisor by the Department of Industry. Shortly after she founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, which is dedicated to educating creative people about small business and marketing skills. In 2019\, Monica was awarded the QUT Creative Enterprise Australia award for being a Creative Trailblazer that “advocates\, mentors\, donates\, educates and advises within Australia’s creative economy”. Monica continues to work as a writer\, filmmaker and occasional performer. \n\n\n\nWHAT’S CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?  \n\n\n\nWe’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nScreen Artselerate Illawarra is presented by Creative Plus Business in partnership with Screen Illawarra. It is made possible with funding from the NSW Government through Screen NSW.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/illawarra-screen-artselerate-2026/
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SUMMARY:FREE WEBINAR: Social Media is Dead - Old School Marketing Tactics
DESCRIPTION:If marketing is making you feel like you’re screaming into the void\, you’re not alone. The algorithm is broken\, but your creative business doesn’t have to be. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Social Media is Dead\, a webinar designed to liberate you from the content hamster wheel. Inspired by the analogue revival championing ‘guerilla’ creativity\, we’re supplementing reels with real connection. \n\n\n\nTune into our webinar and discover some ‘old school’ tactics that actually work\, from printed material to strategic partnerships and coffee dates. Stop renting your audience from the tech giants and start building a community that lasts. Let’s get creative like it’s 1999. \n\n\n\nPart of our Evening Education Series. The series is delivered as part of our commitment as a Social Enterprise to devote at least 50% of our profit to making programs and education free or heavily subsidised for creatives and arts organisations. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE NOW \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with a creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus materials to help make the most of what you learn on the night. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!).  \n\n\n\nWho are the Hosts?  Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nRobbi James is a producer and marketing whizz who has built a portfolio career across media\, business and brand development\, public relations\, and project management. He is a founding member and Executive Director of multi-award-winning production company Rogue Projects. Before becoming the Director of Engagement at Creative Plus Business he led national touring company Critical Stages Touring as its CEO\, and has been a cultural consultant for organisations large and small\, including the Arts Council of Korea. He is also the producer of Arts on Tour’s Salon\, the arts market and conference for theatre in NSW/ACT\, and sits on the board of the newly established Australian Arts Markets. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business? We’re a national social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL. Click the Register Now link below to reserve your place now.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW VIA CROWDCAST
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/free-webinar-social-media-is-dead-old-school-marketing-tactics/
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SUMMARY:WENTWORTH: Creative Cultural Tourism
DESCRIPTION:Cultural tourism is a powerful force\, attracting visitors driven by a desire for authentic art\, culture\, study\, festivals\, and meaningful\, memorable experiences. As a result\, regional creatives are sitting on a cultural tourism goldmine\, but how do we unlock it?  \n\n\n\nThis workshop explores how artists\, councils\, small business\, and organisations can collaborate to create meaningful\, market-ready experiences. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nThis full-day event combines in-depth discussions\, hands-on activities\, advanced resource sharing\, and targeted networking opportunities. Participants will learn how to strategically leverage their unique attributes – including their people\, history\, traditions\, arts\, and culture – to create compelling\, participatory experiences that resonate deeply with cultural tourists. \n\n\n\nIt’s designed for creatives and cultural organisations that are ready to move beyond the basics of cultural tourism planning to delve into advanced strategies for engagement\, collaboration\, and sustainable growth. \n\n\n\nCome ready to workshop ideas\, refine your offer\, and shape the future of cultural tourism in our region. \n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM GUIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION & OUTCOMES \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat’s Creative Plus Business?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness\, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism\, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Wentworth Town Hall – Community Meeting Room24 Adelaide Street\, Wentworth NSW \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nFor more information or accessibility questions contact hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis workshop is presented by West Darling Arts in partnership with Creative Plus Business.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/wentworth-creative-cultural-tourism/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: Future Planning for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:A business or strategic plan is more than a way to make a bank or funder happy. It can be a truly invaluable tool to help you figure out where you’re going – and why.   \n\n\n\nSummarising your creative business or arts organisation into a written plan is a great idea\, but without guidance it can become a stale and unused document that never gets implemented.  \n\n\n\nFuture Planning for Creatives is an online workshop that reframes and explains the planning process in a way specifically designed for creative learners\, with a focus on creating practical action plans that work. With plenty or templates and tools to discuss\, this friendly and real-world workshop will help arts practitioners from beginners to more experience professionals. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nParticipants will discuss the following\, with a focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The planning process in general\, and how to understand the different types.+ A look at the ‘traditional’ business and strategic plan\, and the sections to focus on.+ The importance of understanding the benefits of a vision\, mission and values statement.+ Choosing the right template for your purposes.+ The reality of planning a professional approach with a busy personal life and artistic practice. \n\n\n\nResources and templates will also be provided for a variety of both business and strategic plans. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get? All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Templates for business\, strategic\, operational\, and marketing plans – everything you need!+ Lifetime access to a Dropbox folder jam-packed with additional resources and helpful links.+ Access to additional free webinars to supplement the material covered in the workshop.+ The possibility of further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. We have a whole team ready to help! \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Monica Davidson is an award-winning expert on the creative industries\, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist\, performer\, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business\, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about small business skills\, financial literacy and marketing. \n\n\n\nWhat is CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS?We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help by sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way\, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: if you have any access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com  \n\n\n\nCost: Registration is AU$47 incl GST. No Booking Fee is charged for registrations to our workshops. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on Zoom and is open to anyone in Australia or internationally. Not confident using Zoom? Download our handy Zoom users guide here. \n\n\n\nYou will receive a link to the workshop in an email from Creative Plus Business prior to the workshop. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/online-future-planning-for-creatives-workshop-2026/
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