As part of our technical assistance for artists and local arts groups, BAC offers free professional development seminars in the arts throughout the year. These programs are designed to help artists and arts organizations in all disciplines further their professional development skills, so that they may more effectively respond to their audiences and constituents.
Presenters include professionals from a range of fields related to the arts and arts management. Topics include funding opportunities, legal issues, marketing, and business issues pertaining to the management of one’s work or within small arts organizations.
Health Insurance: What Artists Need to Know
09/02/08
5:30PM – 7:30PM
In this seminar, industry professionals will discuss the importance of health insurance for artists and freelancers and the various options available for finding affordable health care in New York City. Learn the differences between low cost public plans, private insurance and discount plans and leave this seminar with a clear understanding of the type of health insurance that is right for you.
Speakers: Insurance professionals Diane Krayewsky, Bukola Shonuga, and David Hollander
Tuesday, September 2, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library Business Library Branch
1st Floor Auditorium
280 Cadman Plaza West at Tillary Street
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Profit vs. Nonprofit Arts Organizations: What’s Right for You?
10/28/08
6:00PM – 8:00PM
This workshop will provide information about the basic differences between profit and nonprofit entities, with a focus on the requirements for organizing LLCs and for-profit corporations, such as articles of organization, publication requirements and filing fees. The federal and state requirements for starting a nonprofit organization will also be covered, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and the first organization meeting, as well as the IRS Code Section 501©(3), EIN, charitable contributions and restrictions on lobbying. An overview of fiscal sponsorship will also be covered.
Speaker:
Elena Paul, Esq.,
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA)
Tuesday, October 28, 6 – 8pm
Long Island University
Spike Lee Screening Room
1 University Plaza
(at Flatbush and DeKalb)
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