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SUMMARY:Byron Bay: 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. \n\n\n\nDates: (you must be able to attend all dates listed below) \n\n\n\n\nFriday 29th May\, 9:00am to 4:30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 30th May\, 10:30am to 3:30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 26th June\, 9:00am to 4:30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 27th June\, 10:30am to 3:30pm\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\nSPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS \n\n\n\nJ’aimee Skippon-Volke  \n\n\n\nJ’aimee is Festival Director of the Byron Bay International Film Festival\, one of Australia’s longest-running independent regional film festivals\, celebrating its 20th edition this October. J’aimee has been shaping the festival since its early years\, working behind the scenes from 2005 before stepping into the Festival Director role in 2007. Over nearly two decades\, she has helped guide BBFF through industry upheaval\, funding pressures\, natural disasters and major shifts in screen culture\, with a leadership approach grounded in persistence\, adaptability and long-term thinking. \n\n\n\nFrom international television in London to independent film in Byron Bay\, J’aimee’s career has unfolded across multiple creative and leadership roles during a period of enormous transformation across the screen industries\, from analogue filmmaking and the rise of CGI through to digital platforms\, VR and immersive storytelling. Her work spans festival direction\, screen culture programming\, audience development\, creative production\, strategic partnerships and regional advocacy. \n\n\n\nShe has been a strong advocate for emerging forms of storytelling while maintaining a clear focus on craft\, audience experience and creative integrity. Her work has included the development of BBFF’s XR and immersive programs\, including Australia’s first Federally funded VR arts initiative\, as well as Make Diversity Reality\, an XR accelerator supporting women and people from diverse backgrounds. \n\n\n\nA passionate advocate for emerging talent and sustainable creative careers\, J’aimee continues to champion filmmakers through long-term mentorship\, industry connection and BBFF’s Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year competition. \n\n\n\nLois Randall \n\n\n\nLois is an award-winning Australian Producer and founder of Magpie Pictures. She was Producer and Executive Producer on Magpie Pictures’ series SWIFT STREET starring Tanzyn Crawford and Cliff Curtis\, that had its world premiere at CANNESERIES 2024 before screening on SBS.  \n\n\n\nOther producing credits include Goalpost Pictures’ global hit series BLACK SNOW starring Travis Fimmel (Stan and Sundance Now)\, the Dollhouse feature SERIOUSLY RED\, starring Rose Byrne\, Magpie’s acclaimed children’s series GRACE BESIDE ME (NITV\, ABC\, Disney Channel) and Jon Bell’s ground-breaking First Nations drama series THE GODS OF WHEAT STREET for ABC.  \n\n\n\nMost recently Lois was Executive Producer on the ABC\, NTIV and Screen Australia First Nations PROPER LOVED UP initiative\, mentoring producers of five short rom-coms that will premiere at SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL 2026. \n\n\n\n \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 Byron Bay is presented by Creative Plus Business\, with support from Screenworks. It is made possible with funding from the NSW Government through Screen NSW.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/byron-bay-screen-artselerate-2026/
CATEGORIES:Business Incubator,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Online: The Art of Negotiation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Although we’d love art to ‘speak for itself’\, sometimes we need to communicate\, negotiate and manage the conflict that comes with creative professionalism. \n\n\n\nWorking professionally in the arts and creative sector means communicating with a diverse range of people across an array of complicated circumstances. Any ordinary day could include managing a new professional relationship\, negotiating your fees\, umpiring an argument or setting better boundaries for the work. Much of the time\, we have no clues or tools to help us at all! \n\n\n\nThe Art of Negotiation is a practical workshop packed with real-life activities and fun challenges to help creatives learn the basics of negotiation and conflict resolution – all in the safety of a friendly workshop space. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+  The basic elements of effective negotiating\, for any professional circumstance.+  Different negotiating styles\, and how to create a ‘win-win’ scenario.+  Understanding how to minimise the idea of a ‘zero sum game’.+  Tips and tricks on better ways to say NO.+  A visual aid to assist with mapping conflicts to achieve the best resolutions for all. \n\n\n\nPractical exercises and ‘homework’ will be provided for all the discussed strategies. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Contacts and support tools for participants who need more resources for mediation.+ Copies of leading texts covering business communication\, active listening and mediation.+ A selection of reports and guides on the topic from Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ A practical workbook to help with elements of the workshop.+ 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.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \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 for Funding Fundamentals is $47 incl GST. No Booking Fee is charged for registrations to our workshops. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place online and is open to anyone in Australia or internationally. You 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-the-art-of-negotiation-workshop-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Melbourne: Future Planning for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of the Moonee Valley Artists Accelerate program.— \n\n\n\nA 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\nLocation: Clocktower Centre\, 750 Mt Alexander Rd\, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/melbourne-future-planning-for-creatives/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T193000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Tax Time for Creatives
DESCRIPTION:It’s June so that means it’s time to get your money stuff in order. It’s not much fun\, but a few simple tips and tricks (and a friendly face) can help. \n\n\n\nIn this FREE webinar we’ll discuss the basics of how income tax works for creative practitioners. It’s a fast and friendly guide to how income tax works\, how to navigate the different types of money you’ve made (and spent)\, and a few simple ideas to help you get organised in time for EOFY and take the terror out of tax. Go from chaos to clarity with the taming of your taxes! Join your fellow creatives and remember\, you are not alone! \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we’ll discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nThe absolute basics of how income tax works\,\n\n\n\nThe creative tax rulings that you need to know\, \n\n\n\nThe eternal question – Are you a hobby or a business?\n\n\n\nHow to work out your tax deductions (and why).\n\n\n\nEasy tips and tricks for record-keeping\,\n\n\n\nMaking better financial habits for next year\,\n\n\n\nMost importantly – where to go for more help!\n\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 (Via Crowdcast) \n\n\n\nWhat’s Included?A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries expert (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources. \n\n\n\nWho’s it for?Creative and arts practitioners\, freelancers\, start-ups\, small arts organisations\, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!). \n\n\n\nWho is the Host?Monica Davidson – Monica 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 business skills\, financial literacy\, wellbeing\, and marketing.What’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\nAccessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements\, please email hello@creativeplusbusiness.com \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be provided via Crowdcast. Click the link below to reserve your place. \n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR FREE VIA CROWDCAST \n\n\n\nNew to CROWDCAST? Check out our handy ‘How to register and use Crowdcast’ Guide here.
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/webinar-tax-time-for-creatives-5/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Penrith: Funding Fundamentals Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop dedicated to the basics of how to write\, manage and maintain funding. Presented by Creative Plus Business for Penrith City Council’s Magnetic Places Artist Development Series. \n\n\n\nGrants\, funding\, procurement\, scholarships and awards are often held up as the holy grail of a successful arts career\, but this revenue stream also takes hard work\, dedication and patience. After all\, there’s no such thing as ‘free money’.  \n\n\n\nFunding Fundamentals is a workshop showcasing the basics of preparation\, application\, and acquittal for any kind of funding\, as well as getting organised for future applications. It’s packed with information and suitable for novices and more experienced funding-seekers alike. There is always more to learn about funding! \n\n\n\nBest suited for artists and cultural practitioners of all skill levels and experiences. \n\n\n\nLight catering will be provided. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+ The different kinds of funding available\, from grants to procurement and more.+ Creating a Funding Folder and Deadline Calendar for regular applications.+ Writing the Application – and avoiding the most common errors.+ Getting the money right\, with budgeting and income (including templates).+ The Acquittal Process – and how to recover from setbacks.+ The five main ways to avoid ‘failing’ at funding. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Downloadable templates and project plans.+ A guide to auspicing and where to look for help.+ Writing tips and examples.+ Case Studies.+ Guides for how to prepare for acquittals. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ 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.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting?Cat Dibley – Cat Dibley is a national and international creative producer with over 10 years’ experience producing dance\, theatre\, tours\, and festivals. She has worked at major theatre companies across Australia\, Europe\, and the US and founded a theatre company in 2011\, producing many shows under this banner for mainstage companies\, festivals\, and large-scale national tours. Cat has worked as a creative consultant\, story producer\, screen development producer\, educator and mentor. \n\n\n\nWhat is the Magnetic Places Program?Produced by Penrith City Council\,  5 professional development workshops have been curated for local artists and cultural practitioners looking to build knowledge and skills in the practice of community arts and cultural development (CACD) and seeking creative funding. These hands-on sessions will provide foundational skills and knowledge in CACD practice\, guidance in how to develop a project proposal for the Magnetic Places Grants Program and legal rights and responsibilities when receiving public funding. \n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Plus Businesss?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: access information\, including travel directions\, can be found here.  \n\n\n\nCost: Registration is FREE thanks to Penrith City Council \n\n\n\nLocation: Nepean Room\, Penrith Civic Centre\, 601 High Street\, Penrith \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/penrith-funding-fundamentals-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T193000
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SUMMARY:Inner West Creative Toolbox: Building Your Audience
DESCRIPTION:Build your base. Find your fans. \n\n\n\nYour work deserves an audience. This Learning Lab is all about building the bridge between your practice and the people you want to reach — from growing your profile and building your brand\, to creating genuine connection\, loyalty\, and community around your work. \n\n\n\nThe day begins with a foundational 101 masterclass\, before diving into three in-depth workshops exploring Community Engagement\, Social Media\, and Public Relations. You’ll then take the conversation further in our live case study roundtables\, working through real-world challenges alongside industry experts and fellow creatives. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re starting from scratch\, building momentum\, or refreshing your approach\, Building Your Audience offers practical tools\, fresh ideas\, and meaningful connections for every stage of creative practice. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL \n\n\n\nProgramTo view the full program visit the Inner West Council website here. \n\n\n\n\n2:00pm : Masterclass: Audience with Cat Dibley\n\n\n\n3:30pm : Bite Sized Talks\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Using Social Media with Monica Davidson\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Public Relations with Belinda Dyer\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Community Engagement with Wanyika Mshila\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Using Social Media with Robbi James\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Public Relations with Belinda Dyer\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Community Engagement with Wanyika Mshila\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Toolbox: Learning Labs?Shaped by feedback from the 2025 Creative Toolbox Symposium\, these hands-on Learning Labs tackle the skills creatives told us they want most right now. From marketing\, community building and PR\, to grants\, philanthropy and monetising your business\, each Learning Lab features expert-led masterclasses\, in-depth workshops\, live case study roundtables\, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists and industry experts. Whether you’re just starting out\, building momentum\, or ready for your next chapter\, there’s something here for every stage of creative practice. \n\n\n\nPresented by Inner West Council \n\n\n\nLocation: Marrickville Pavilion\, Marrickville Library \n\n\n\nCosts:  \n\n\n\n\nMasterclass – Free\n\n\n\nWorkshops – $10\n\n\n\nRound Table Sessions – $5\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/inner-west-creative-toolbox-building-your-audience/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T193000
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SUMMARY:Inner West Creative Toolbox: Money Money Money!
DESCRIPTION:Fund your future. Monetise your magic. \n\n\n\nMoney matters. This Learning Lab is designed to help you build the confidence\, knowledge\, and practical tools to fund your creative future. \n\n\n\nThe day begins with a foundational 101 masterclass focused on growing\, managing\, and diversifying your income\, before moving into three in-depth workshops exploring Grant Writing\, Monetising Your Creative Practice\, and Philanthropy. You’ll then take your learning further in our live case study roundtables\, unpacking real-world challenges alongside industry experts and fellow creatives. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re applying for your first grant\, exploring new income streams\, or ready to take your fundraising to the next level\, Money\, Money\, Money offers practical strategies\, fresh thinking\, and real-world advice for wherever you are in your creative career. \n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL \n\n\n\nProgramTo view the full program visit the Inner West Council website here. \n\n\n\n\n2:00pm : Masterclass: Money 101 with Thom Smyth\n\n\n\n3:30pm : Bite Sized Talks\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: How to Write a Grant with Gary Paramanathan\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Managing Your Finances as a Freelancer with Isabel Stanfield\n\n\n\n4:30pm : Workshop: Philanthropy with Jake Shavakin\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: How to Write a Grant with Gary Paramanathan\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Managing Your Finances as a Freelancer with Isabel Stanfield\n\n\n\n6:15pm : Case Study Round Table: Philanthropy with Jake Shavakin\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Creative Toolbox: Learning Labs?Shaped by feedback from the 2025 Creative Toolbox Symposium\, these hands-on Learning Labs tackle the skills creatives told us they want most right now. From marketing\, community building and PR\, to grants\, philanthropy and monetising your business\, each Learning Lab features expert-led masterclasses\, in-depth workshops\, live case study roundtables\, and opportunities to connect with fellow artists and industry experts. Whether you’re just starting out\, building momentum\, or ready for your next chapter\, there’s something here for every stage of creative practice. \n\n\n\nPresented by Inner West Council \n\n\n\nLocation: Marrickville Pavilion\, Marrickville Library \n\n\n\nCosts:  \n\n\n\n\nMasterclass – Free\n\n\n\nWorkshops – $10\n\n\n\nRound Table Sessions – $5\n\n\n\n\nBOOK NOW VIA INNER WEST COUNCIL
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/inner-west-creative-toolbox-money-money-money/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne: The Art of Negotiation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is a CREATIVE PLUS BUSINESS event as part of the Moonee Valley Artists Acelerate program.— \n\n\n\nAlthough we’d love art to ‘speak for itself’\, sometimes we need to communicate\, negotiate and manage the conflict that comes with creative professionalism. \n\n\n\nWorking professionally in the arts and creative sector means communicating with a diverse range of people across an array of complicated circumstances. Any ordinary day could include managing a new professional relationship\, negotiating your fees\, umpiring an argument or setting better boundaries for the work. Much of the time\, we have no clues or tools to help us at all! \n\n\n\nThe Art of Negotiation is a practical workshop packed with real-life activities and fun challenges to help creatives learn the basics of negotiation and conflict resolution – all in the safety of a friendly workshop space. \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nYou will learn the following\, with a special focus on arts practice and creative industries: \n\n\n\n+  The basic elements of effective negotiating\, for any professional circumstance.+  Different negotiating styles\, and how to create a ‘win-win’ scenario.+  Understanding how to minimise the idea of a ‘zero sum game’.+  Tips and tricks on better ways to say NO.+  A visual aid to assist with mapping conflicts to achieve the best resolutions for all. \n\n\n\nPractical exercises and ‘homework’ will be provided for all the discussed strategies. \n\n\n\nWhat do I get?All participants of this workshop also receive: \n\n\n\n+ Contacts and support tools for participants who need more resources for mediation.+ Copies of leading texts covering business communication\, active listening and mediation.+ A selection of reports and guides on the topic from Harvard University’s Program on Negotiation. \n\n\n\nPlus you’ll also get…+ A practical workbook to help with elements of the workshop.+ 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.+ Information on how to access further one-to-one business advice\, mentoring and support from one of our creative industries business specialist advisors. \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\nLocation: Clocktower Centre\, 750 Mt Alexander Rd\, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 \n\n\n\nCost: $10 with options for those experiencing financial hardship.  \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://creativeplusbusiness.com/workshop/melbourne-the-art-of-negotiation-workshop/
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