Creative Manitoba

Market season is here! Have you been diligently working on your craft all winter and now wonder how to best present your work at sales and markets? Are you just getting started with selling art products and looking for some advice on how to book a market stall and get more eyes on your work? Artist Boot Camp: Selling at Craft Sales and Markets with Lora Roberts Thursday, June 6 | 7 to 9 pm | Online In partnership with Mentoring Artists for Women's Art, Lora Roberts of Canephora Crafts will share tips and best practices when it comes to booking tables, and selling your artwork at craft sales and markets. Register now for this timely Artist Boot Camp and get ready to make some sales! https://lnkd.in/gUKnm9a7

Are you a practicing artist who has moved to Manitoba within the last five years? Do you work with creatives who are new to Manitoba? Creative Manitoba’s culture is one of community and belonging. Being committed to equity and co-creation, we are a catalyst for artists and arts organizations to gain meaningful connections. With these values in mind, we create adaptive and responsive programs that support the creative community. Creative Manitoba is conducting a survey aimed at new international and immigrant artists. It is a first step in helping us better understand the challenges faced by newcomers and provide meaningful support. This input will help us understand what programs and services are needed to help newcomers thrive in their artistic practices. This survey should take less than ten minutes to fill out. If you are a newcomer who practices art or know someone who is, we encourage you to complete the survey or share the links below! English Newcomer Survey https://lnkd.in/gXuNwaBT Enquête auprès des nouveaux arrivants https://lnkd.in/gMfvmqne

Clear. Crisp. Well-lit. Detailed. Accurate colour. All of these adjectives can describe a solid photo of creative products and artwork. Can you describe your photos this way? Photographing Your Work with Chuck Allan Wednesday, May 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | In Person | FREE Getting the perfect shot of your pieces is crucial for advertising on your social media, website and online shop. A well-taken and visually informative product photo can be the difference between making a sale or losing a potential customer. Drawing the viewer in and giving them the opportunity to admire your skill and workmanship allows you to show off your creative pieces to their best advantage! In partnership with the Manitoba Craft Council, Chuck Allen from Earth + Hide will be here to guide you with some tips and tricks to capture your work. Bring your phone or camera and get ready to learn in this hands-on workshop at Creative Manitoba! Sign up today at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gk9gJF-h

Did you attend our HR 101 Lunch & Learn yesterday? Has it made you hungry to learn more about Human Resources development for your organization? This spring, Creative Manitoba has partnered with Dr. Lana Adeleye-Olusae to facilitate HR sessions with five small arts organizations this spring and summer. This HR development program starts with organizational and staff assessment of current HR practices and procedures, with recommendations and support to develop current practices based on assessment results. It also includes one-on-one coaching tailored to the organization’s needs with templates provided for handbooks and policy books. At the end of the program, a presentation will be made to organizational staff on findings, new procedures and policies to ensure transparency, accountability and comfort. For organizational members of Creative Manitoba, this program is entirely FREE! Learn more on our website or use the link below to apply now! https://lnkd.in/ga3c7VSH

Last chance to register for our excellent online talk with Lourdes Still! In partnership with the Manitoba Craft Council, Lourdes will discuss discovering and nurturing your artistic brand! Discovering your Brand with Lourdes Still Thursday, May 9 | 7 – 8:30 pm | Online | FREE Lourdes Still is the creative behind Masagana Flower Farm & Studio, a seasonal flower farm, natural dye studio and experiential tourism destination near La Broquerie, Manitoba. In this Filipina-led small business, Lourdes emphasizes eco-friendly growing practices after turning lawns into garden beds. She grows seasonal blooms specializing in plants and flowers that can be used as natural dye sources. Find out more about Lourdes and Masagana Flower Farm and register for this free talk now! https://lnkd.in/gDWx_BXQ

Clear. Crisp. Well-lit. Detailed. Accurate colour. All of these adjectives can describe a solid photo of creative products and artwork. Can you describe your photos this way? Photographing Your Work with Chuck Allan Wednesday, May 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm | In Person | FREE Getting the perfect shot of your pieces is crucial for advertising on your social media, website and online shop. A well-taken and visually informative product photo can be the difference between making a sale or losing a potential customer. Drawing the viewer in and giving them the opportunity to admire your skill and workmanship allows you to show off your creative pieces to their best advantage! In partnership with the Manitoba Craft Council, Chuck Allen from Earth + Hide will be here to guide you with some tips and tricks to capture your work. Bring your phone or camera and get ready to learn in this hands-on workshop at Creative Manitoba! Sign up today at the link below! https://lnkd.in/gk9gJF-h

Collaboration, it's not just a word from a motivational poster! We can all go further when we work together to achieve goals, even artistic ones. When you feel stuck in a rut or have hit a plateau, that's a great time to reach out to another creative, even one from a discipline that differs from your own. They might have a novel approach that you haven't thought of before or can give you a new idea to build upon. Perhaps they've faced similar challenges and can offer a solution based on their experience. After that, who knows? It may be the beginning of a beautiful (and productive) friendship! If you're looking to meet some like-minded folks, try attending some of our upcoming workshops at Creative Manitoba: https://lnkd.in/eRG46Vjq

Do you have a creative brand? Your personality as an artist is often reflected in your work, but are you showing the world your authentic self? As an artist, branding can be a tricky thing. Join us with speaker Lourdes Still of Masagana Flower Farm & Studio, in partnership with the Manitoba Craft Council, as she walks you through finding your authentic brand. Discovering your Brand with Lourdes Still Thursday, May 9 | 7 – 8:30 pm | Online | FREE Lourdes Still is the creative behind Masagana Flower Farm & Studio, a seasonal flower farm, natural dye studio and experiential tourism destination near La Broquerie, Manitoba. In this Filipina-led small business, Lourdes emphasizes eco-friendly growing practices after turning lawns into garden beds. She grows seasonal blooms specializing in plants and flowers that can be used as natural dye sources. Find out more about Lourdes and Masagana Flower Farm and register for this free talk now! https://lnkd.in/gDWx_BXQ

Attention Newcomer Artists & Creatives! Are you a practicing artist who has moved to Manitoba within the last five years? Creative Manitoba’s culture is one of community and belonging. We are committed to equity and co-creation, and we work to be a catalyst for artists and arts organizations to gather and build meaningful connections. We create adaptive and responsive programs that support the creative community. Creative Manitoba is conducting a survey that focuses on new international and immigrant artists. It is a first step in helping us better understand the challenges faced by newcomers and provide meaningful support. Your input will help us understand what programs and services are needed to help newcomers thrive in their artistic practices. Please take the time to fill out one of the surveys below or share the links with any artist who has recently moved to Manitoba! English Newcomer Survey https://lnkd.in/gXuNwaBT Enquête auprès des nouveaux arrivants https://lnkd.in/gMfvmqne

Our HR 101 Lunch & Learn with Dr. Lana Adeleye-Olusae is coming up soon! What does Human Resources look like in your organization? Do you have an employee handbook? Do your job descriptions have clearly defined roles? As part of our Arts Management Lunch & Learn series, you can find out more about general best practices in HR and where to get started in your organization. Lunch & Learn | HR 101 Wednesday, May 8 | 12 - 1 pm | Online | FREE Dr. Lana Adeleye-Olusae is a seasoned human resource professional, researcher, and coach skilled in offering employee and organizational development strategy solutions in support of business goal achievement. He brings a wealth of experience in developing and implementing strategic directions for business units, start-ups and projects in various industry sectors. He is currently Director of Human Resources at The Manitoba Museum and also offers management consulting services under Surefooting Consulting, Training and Coaching Inc. to small and medium-sized organizations in various sectors. Register today for this informative talk at our website! https://lnkd.in/gx2_y2F7