For Artists

Professional Development Workshops

Practical workshops that help artists strengthen creative practice, build business skills, prepare for opportunities, and grow within Riverside’s arts community.

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Riverside Arts Council professional development workshop for artists

About the Series

Skill-building for artists at every stage

RAC’s professional development workshops are designed to give artists practical tools they can use in their creative careers. Workshops may focus on grants, public speaking, branding, vending, documentation, portfolio development, pricing, taxes, residencies, and other topics that support working artists.

Workshops are part of RAC’s Creative Career Pipeline, helping artists move from creative practice into public presentation, professional opportunity, and stronger connections across the arts community.

Professional Development Workshops are supported in part by a grant from The Carpenter Foundation, helping RAC continue offering free learning opportunities for artists.

Upcoming Workshops

Next workshop to be announced

Next Workshop

To Be Announced

RAC’s next professional development workshop will be announced when details are confirmed. Thanks to support from The Carpenter Foundation and other program resources, RAC is able to continue offering professional development workshops free to participating artists.

Date: To be announced
Time: To be announced
Location: To be announced
Cost: Free – supported in part by The Carpenter Foundation

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Workshop Topics

Topics RAC has offered or may offer

Grant Seeking

Identify funding opportunities, research grant sources, and strengthen applications.

Public Speaking

Build confidence talking about your work, creative process, and artist story.

Vending & Pop-Ups

Prepare for Artswalk, markets, booth setup, pricing, customer interaction, and presentation.

Branding & Marketing

Strengthen artist identity, social media, online stores, documentation, and promotion.

Past Workshop Topics

A growing archive of artist learning

Seeking GrantsFunding research and application development

Public Speaking & Art CommunicationTalking about creative work with confidence

Canvas Stretching & Surface PrepHands-on artwork preparation skills

Residencies, Collectives & PartnershipsCreative collaboration and opportunity building

Vending & Pop-Up Best PracticesPreparing for markets, Artswalk, and public events

Curating & Preparatory WorkExhibition readiness and presentation

Social Media & Online StoreMarketing, online visibility, and sales tools

Artist Logo & BrandingVisual identity and artist presentation

Artwork PhotographyDocumenting creative work clearly

Framing ArtworkPresentation, preparation, and finishing details

Portfolio BuildingOrganizing and presenting artist work

Pricing & TaxesCreative business basics for working artists

Artists learning together through RAC professional development

Creative Career Pipeline

Workshops help artists take the next step

Professional development workshops support the Creative Career Pipeline by helping artists build skills, prepare for opportunities, connect with peers, and strengthen the practical side of their creative work.

Workshops can connect artists to Artswalk, artist opportunities, mentorship, public presentation, exhibitions, and future paid creative work.

Explore the Creative Career Pipeline

01 Artist Opportunities

Find calls, exhibitions, workshops, Creative Workforce Fellowship opportunities, jobs, and public art opportunities.

02 Mentor / Mentee

Connect with artists for guidance, knowledge-sharing, and creative community.

03 Artswalk

Use workshop skills in public-facing vending, performance, and artist participation.

04 Contact RAC

Ask about upcoming workshops, teaching opportunities, or workshop partnerships.