BFA: Basic Finance for Artists Artists of all career stages often face the challenge of deciding whether to channel available funds into their next project, current living costs, or their long-term stability. Designed especially for artists, Basic Finance for Artists is a free, concentrated, six-week series of workshops that will help develop financial awareness and balance through practical training in money management. Experts in the field and guest artists will lead the workshops and address issues that are relevant to artist-specific needs.

Artists who participate in this series of workshops will gain a better understanding of their financial profiles, specific goals, and contacts with the business community and other arts professionals. Participants will also receive a resource guide that will provide exercises, reference materials, and useful tips to continue to develop their skills.

Workshop Topics will include:

• Budgeting
• Accounting & Tax
• Debt Management
• Investment & Market Basics
• Buying vs. Renting
• Long-term Planning

Registration

LMCC is looking for a diverse range of artists who are committed to all six workshops and will benefit from hands-on training in an open learning environment. The workshop series is free, but space is limited and registration is required.

The deadline to register is Monday, May 19th.

Dates & Times

Tuesdays, 4–7 PM
June 3 – July 15, 2008

Location

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
125 Maiden Lane, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10038

If you have questions about this workshop series, please feel free to call or write:

Natasha Chuk
212-219-9401 ext. 117
nchuk [at] lmcc.net

Funding for BFA: Basic Finance for Artists is provided by Citi Foundation