On Screen Manitoba

There’s a lot of activity going on here at ACI Manitoba! Not only are we getting ready to host our first symposium exploring the important topic of artists + communities working together, but we have a full schedule of professional development events for independent artists, arts administrators, and everyone in between to make the most out of their artistic lives.

See our website for more information on these and other upcoming ACI training events. If you need more information or would like to register, please contact Lisa at admin@creativemanitoba.ca or 927-2787.

Life & Artmergencies: Limitless Thinking for the Successful Artist

Instructor: Talia Pura
Date: February 29, 2012 – 6-9pm
Location: Millennium Library (251 Donald Street)
Cost: Free for ACI members, $5 for non-members

Is it possible that our success as artists can be influenced by how we think? How important is it to open our thinking to be successful? In this workshop, we will examine 4 points that will make or break our careers: time; people; goals; and fear vs. gratitude.

AMYC Alumni-Only Workshop: Grant Writing 2

Instructor: Gerry Atwell
Date: March 7, 2012 – 6-9pm
Location: Millennium Library (251 Donald Street)
Cost: $25

Interested in taking the grant application plunge? Get insider info from Gerry Atwell as he explains what jurors are looking for and how to make your grant application the best it can be.

Artists + Community Keynote & Symposium

Keynote Speaker: Rick Lowe - "Art in the Social Sphere"
Date: March 8, 2012 – 7:30-9:30pm
Location: Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre
Cost: Free – Presented by Winnipeg Arts Council

Friday Speakers: Leah Decter, Jana McKee, Jeff Nachtigall, Columpa Bobb – more to come!
Date: March 9, 2012 – 9am-2:30pm
Location: Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre
Cost: Early Bird and ACI members $35; all others $55; prices include lunch

This inspiring two day symposium, for artists of all disciplines and community members of all backgrounds, will explore what can happen when artists + communities work together!

Late Lunch Show: Writing Winning Arts Proposals
Instructor: Rita Chahal
Date: March 12, 2012 – 12-1pm
Location: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (Room 250 - 240 Graham Avenue)
Cost: Free

Are you an artist ready to start a creative project, but feeling unsure of how to approach potential funders? Do you want to learn more about persuasive writing and how to avoid common mistakes? This introductory workshop will teach you the basic guidelines for proposal writing and project submissions.

Life & Artmergencies: Do Less Slowly

Instructor: Dominique Rey
Date: March 14, 2012 – 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Millennium Library (251 Donald Street)
Cost: Free for ACI members, $5 for non-members

Productivity and success are the predominant mottos of our time, but relentless striving can jeopardize our well being. As a result, more and more people are recognizing the value and necessity of slowness.

Art of Collaboration: Success through Synergy

Instructor: Sue Hemphill
Date: Thursday evenings, April 12-May 17, 2012
Location: Resolution Skills Centre Classroom (302-1200 Portage Avenue)
Cost: Early Bird price available until March 16, 2012; Regular registration deadline April 2, 2012 – please see our website for special rates

This 18-hour training program and capacity-building initiative increases individual and organizational ability to initiate, foster, maintain and fulfill multi-party collaborative relationships and partnerships.

Export Marketing: Workshop and Panel

Instructor: Nathalie Kleinschmit
Date: April 16, 2012 – 9:30-11:30am, 12-2pm
Location: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (250-240 Graham Avenue)
Cost: Free

Do you want to expand your market outside of Winnipeg? Outside of Manitoba? Even outside of Canada? Learn the business of export marketing for creative entrepreneurs with Nathalie Kleinschmit. Nathalie will give you a crash course on the basics of export marketing: local and international markets, regulations, transport, and the resources available to help you along the way. A panel of experienced export marketers will also be there to help answer all of your questions.