Join us on a Friday each month on Zoom to meet with other BIPOC artists from across Canada and from across disciplines to discuss and explore a curated topic. The sessions give space for shared learning, dialogue, skills exchange, and co-support. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other BIPOC artists and to dive into some pressing questions for all artists but from a BIPOC-centred lens.
We invite everyone to bring snacks for yourselves to make this a brunch for a proper chat and chew. All sessions are loosely facilitated with a focus on group dialogue. You must be a BIPOC artist to attend.
While we require registration, all sessions are free for BIPOC artists. You do not need to be a CultureBrew.Art member to join, but promo codes for a free one-year membership will be available at each session should you decide to join our online community!
2022/23 Calendar of Events
All sessions are 90 minutes long and are limited to 20 participants.
Wednesday December 21st 2022 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: The Holidays Can Be Tough
A discussion about existing as artists during the winter holiday season.
Friday January 27th 2023 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Getting Organized for New Projects
New year, new projects! A group discussion about how to start new projects on the right foot so that you can stay organized.
Friday February 24th 2023 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: To art school or not to art school?
A group discussion about training and learning options for artists.
Friday March 24th 2023 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Red Flags
A group discussion about seeing the flags and trusting your gut when you are offered or in progress in an opportunity.
Friday April 21st 2023 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Knowing Your Worth
A group discussion about compensation, negotiation, and how to ask for what you are worth.
Friday May 26th 2023 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Feast vs. Famine
A group discussion about overcommitment, taking on too much, missing opportunities, and saying no.
Friday June 23rd 2023 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Imposter Syndrome
It’s very real, especially for BIPOC artists. A group discussion about how imposter syndrome affects BIPOC artists and sharing strategies to move past it.
Friday July 21st 2023 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Burn Out and Taking Time For You
It’s summer, let’s take time for ourselves. A group discussion about burn out and the importance of rest and relaxation to rejuvenate as artists.
Past Events:
Friday November 25th 2022 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Creating and Producing Through the Winter Blues
A discussion about how to push forward through the dark and cold months as artists and to take care of our mental health.
Friday October 21st 2022 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: Your Artist Portfolio/CV
A group discussion about creating effective artist portfolios/CVs. Use this session to workshop and share ideas.
Friday September 23rd 2022 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST: So Many Grants!
A discussion to co-motivate and support with writing project grants and sharing how you prioritize which grants to tackle and when.