FREE Professional Development Workshops (ONLINE & IN PERSON)
The Maine Arts Commission is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA) to offer professional development workshops that are open to ANY artist ANYWHERE in Maine, and for FREE!
The Assets for Artists program is a key resource for Maine artists, offering a range of free, artist-tailored professional development workshops. The workshops include online and in-person sessions covering various topics such as personal finances, project planning, wellness, marketing, and more. These workshops aim to address the unique challenges and needs of artists, helping them thrive in their careers.
For more details, visit the Assets for Artists workshops page.
QUARTERLY TAXES DON’T EXIST!
Instructor: Akeem Davis
Date: Monday, June 30, 2025
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
In this workshop, actor and tax preparer Akeem Davis will demystify the process of paying estimated taxes for artists. Participants will learn what estimated taxes are, how to calculate and pay them, and how they impact a Schedule C and 1040 tax form. Through anecdotes, Q&A, and practical exercises, attendees will gain confidence in managing their tax responsibilities as entrepreneurs.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Instructor: Ana Tinajero
Date: Wednesdays, July 2 + 9, 2025
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Working on an artistic endeavor, event, or production and not sure where to start? Get an introduction into the basic building blocks of planning, executing, and monitoring a project, no matter the size.
power of websites
Instructor: Jessica Burko
Date: Thursdays, July 10+17, 2025
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
You are more than social media. While socials are the place for dialogue and networking, having a dedicated website for your work is essential for comprehensively presenting your art and your story. Whether you have an existing site or you’re developing one for the first time, this workshop covers essential principles of design, organization, and usability for boldly sharing your work with the world. With planning and preparation, you can make a powerful home to showcase your work, and yourself, in a way that engages viewers and increases opportunity. A vibrant, user-friendly, and visually dynamic website is what makes you stand out from all the rest and increases cross-platform engagement.
This workshop is closed for in-person and recording access.
PRE-RECORDED WORKSHOPS ⇒
A4A now offers a small number of workshop recordings for anyone anywhere! We have worked with our trainers to compensate them for having their intellectual property (the workshop) available for one year on our website. That means more knowledge for more people! But pay attention to the expiration date, because the workshop won’t be on the website forever.