Looking to take your artistic dreams into a living wage reality? Wish you knew how to apply business practices to your artistic practices? Already wondering 'how do I do my taxes as a self-employed artist'? We can help with that.
Join the co-producers of Bygone Theatre, Emily Dix and Conor Fitzgerald for this free and informative business in the arts seminar. Topics will range from tackling your artist taxes, applying strategic thinking to your artistic work, producing financial dos and don'ts, and career options on the business side of production. This seminar will have artists feeling more informed on how to not only survive, but financially thrive in the arts.
Registration is required for all attendees. This seminar is the first in a series being presented by Bygone Theatre's Education Program, supported by IG Wealth Management.
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EducatorEmily Dix
Emily is a director, designer and artistic producer based in Toronto, as well as the founder and Artistic Executive Director of Bygone Theatre. She has a love of all things vintage, true crime and horror, and has worked in theatre and film for over a decade. Emily is currently busy managing Bygone’s new mixed-use art space, The Bridge, at 379 Adelaide St. W. She’s also been hosting a series of free monthly workshops for theatre artists. Recently, Emily won the BWT award for Best Direction for her production of The Birds, another Hitchcock-inspired thriller. She is excited to be remounting The Rear Window, another show which won her a BWT Best Director award, and to be working with such a fantastic group of artists.
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EducatorConor Fitzgerald
Conor has been a part of Bygone Theatre's board since 2015, and has been a part of the producing team since. With a law degree and MBA, Conor likes to combine his two greatest loves (spreadsheets and contracts), while working with fantastic artists. In his spare time, Conor works as a policy analyst in the copyright office of the Ministry of Heritage.
Bygone Theatre's mandate is to produce theatre written or set in the early 20th century, focusing on historical aspects in design and incorporating a classic cinema aesthetic. Don't miss their production of THE BIRDS on our stage until Saturday, December 10, 2022.