The AFC Roundup
APRIL 2026
Workshop: Come to My Show/ DIY Marketing for Indie Artists & Producers
📅 April 7, 2026
⏰ 1-2 pm ET | 10-11 am PT
📍 Zoom | FREE
Got a concert, cabaret, or theatre show coming up, but not sure how to get people in the seats?
Join musician and creative practitioner Daevyd Pepperfor this practical workshop. Learn DIY strategies for social media, email, and word-of-mouth promotion, and leave with a clear next step to get your audience excited and in the room. Can’t attend live? Sign up anyway to receive the replay link.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Registration is open for the one-day online Mental Health First Aid Essentialscourses on April 21 and May 25!
Learn practical skills to spot mental health challenges and offer support when it matters most, led by our trainers with extensive industry experience.
Important Note:
Subsidized spots for April 21 will open on our website on April 7. If cost is a barrier, this is for you! Spots are limited - please register only if you can attend and commit fully.
Workshop: Financial Statements Demystified
📅 April 28, 2026
⏰ 1-3 pm ET | 10 am - 12 pm PT
📍 Zoom | FREE
Presented in partnership with Generator, this hands-on workshop with finance expert Kristina Lemieux, talks about how to read and interpret financial statements to make better decisions, boost accountability, and build confidence. No accounting background required.
Designed for executive directors, artistic directors, board members, and staff of Canadian non-profit arts organizations.
Workshop: Creative Work in the Era of AI/ Protecting Well-Being and Identity
📅 April 30, 2026
⏰ 1-2 pm ET | 10-11 am PT
📍 Zoom | FREE
Presented in partnership with the Artists’ Health Centre, this interactive workshophelps entertainment industry workers navigate the rise of generative AI.
Learn strategies to protect well-being, maintain your creative identity, and sustain your practice amid change. Designed for artists, performers, writers, designers, and other creative professionals feeling the impact of AI on their work and mental health.
Save the Date: Big Swing 2026
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
📍 Royal Ontario Golf Club
🕗 8 am Shotgun Start
30 Years. One Industry. Countless Lives Supported. The Big Swing Charity Golf Tournament marks its 30th year, bringing together Canada’s film, TV, theatre, music, and live performance communities in support of industry workers.
Save the date and join us for a milestone celebration of connection, resilience, and care.
