Presented in partnership with Arts Out West, ‘Tax Time for Creatives’ is a workshop that covers the basics of how tax works for creative professionals, the intersection between individual tax and small business, and how key creative tax rulings dictate the unique place that creative practitioners hold in the tax world.
AI is cramping our vibe, the economy is playing hard to get, and the news feels like a sci-fi thriller gone wrong—fun times! But rather than curling into a ball, doomscrolling, or throwing in the towel, the next THRIVE Connect event will try something radical… defiant optimism. We’re gathering Sydney’s sharpest creative minds to innovate, support each other, and rewrite the rules.
Pricing for Creatives is a practical workshop that covers the basics of figuring out the price point for creative work, including calculating costs and understanding the marketplace when charging for creative products and services.
Creative practitioners are often storytellers (regardless of medium), and the Story Trinity refers to a three pronged approach to marketing which can have an amazing impact on potential clients.
Every creative needs to know the basic legal essentials to help them understand intellectual property, contracts and more, as well as the best places to go for help. This fun and relaxed workshop covers the necessary basics that are essential for surviving and thriving as an artist and creator, including common pitfalls and what resources you need to manage your legal affairs.
The Creative Systems Thinking workshop takes the time to discuss ways to ensure the longevity of a creative or cultural business, with the help of technology, by looking at the practical and every-day topics where digital processes can start to make a difference, including admin organisation, project management, financials, people and marketing.
Most creative work needs an audience before it can be fully realised – whether that’s a theatrical production, an art exhibition, a novel, concert, game, or film. How do we find these elusive and essential people who can be a part of finalising our creative work? Finding Your Audience can help!
A fun and practical workshop day that covers all the essentials a creative needs to get the basics of small business right and avoid some of the most common pitfalls that artists can experience when entering the world of self-employment and freelancing. Presented as part of IGNITION SA.
Part of the IGNITION SA Program 'Financial Basics for Creatives' is a surprisingly fun and practical workshop designed with a range of tips and insights into navigating the realities of financial management in a professional arts practice.
This is an interactive workshop that explores practical techniques for generating stronger ideas, solving creative problems and helping teams think differently. Drawing on methods used by creative leaders around the world as well as illustration, improv and lateral thinking, you’ll discover new ways to move beyond the traditional brainstorm.
Join us for a practical introduction to AI for creatives. Creative's Guide to AI is a hands-on workshop focusing on emerging tools, ethical considerations and real-world applications. Creatives will develop confidence in integrating AI into their processes, manage time and resources, and maintain authorship, originality and intent.
Part of the IGNITION SA Program, 'Marketing Basics for Creatives' is a workshop that reimagines marketing tactics to focus on building relationships and devising strategies that work for creative professionals, arts organisations and businesses.