Artist Workshops
Upcoming Workshops

YWCA Columbus Racial Equity 101 Training (Cohort 2)
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Virtual
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85275525694
Meeting ID: 852 7552 5694
GCAC is offering free access to the YWCA Columbus Racial Equity 101 training to our arts community. This includes a self-paced, 50-minute webinar and companion materials that introduce the basics of understanding racism: how it manifests through social and political institutions, in overt and hidden forms, now and throughout history.
The cornerstone of this training is a facilitated group discussion, which enables honest conversations and delves deeper into concepts & tools. Signing up for discussion session is required to receive training materials. Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email with materials information.
December 12th, 2023
1:00 - 2:30PM
Virtual
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85275525694
Meeting ID: 852 7552 5694

YWCA Columbus Racial Equity 101 Training (Cohort 3)
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- December 12th, 2023
5:30 - 7:00PM
In Person at Parsons Library, Meeting Room 1
1113 Parsons Ave.
GCAC is offering free access to the YWCA Columbus Racial Equity 101 training to our arts community. This includes a self-paced, 50-minute webinar and companion materials that introduce the basics of understanding racism: how it manifests through social and political institutions, in overt and hidden forms, now and throughout history.
The cornerstone of this training is a facilitated group discussion, which enables honest conversations and delves deeper into concepts & tools. Signing up for discussion session is required to receive training materials. Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email with materials information.
December 12th, 2023
5:30 - 7:00PM
In Person at Parsons Library, Meeting Room 1
1113 Parsons Ave.
Recorded Workshops

GCAC Workshop: Cyber Security: What is it? How to Stay protected
OSA Technology Partners is bringing cybersecurity to the forefront of everyone’s minds. While many people have a base understanding of protecting their digital assets, OSA aims to further that knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of the risks our digital world contains in the modern day. Topics include Cybersecurity basics, Tips to protect yourself, and Products available to assist you.

Neighborhood Arts Connection application workshop
Recorded from the 9/20/23 online workshop on applying for a Neighborhood Arts Connection Fellowship.

Workshop Contracts Meeting Recording
Providing a high-level discussion on contracts – a critical tool for all artists. Facilitator Joseph Popp, JD and principal at Rea & Associates, will discuss basic contract concepts and traps for the unwary. He will share sample contracts from a gallery and a retail shop and will also walk through contract templates that you can use yourself. Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

Taxes for Artists with Elaine Luttrull
Join financial expert Elaine Grogan Luttrull of Minerva Financial Arts as she reviews the U.S. Federal tax basics every artist and creative entreprenuer should know. She will review common deductions, which records to retain for tax purposes and effective systems for tracking expenses and income. She will also review the general Federal income tax landscape and updates for 2023. Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

Mural Assistance Artist and Organizations
This workshop will provide information on the Mural opportunity for organizations and artists. This competitive grant provides partial funding for the creation of exterior murals by local artists where a specific wall is identified, maintenance is planned and there is a written contract between artist(s) and commissioning organization. Organization Guidelines: https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploa… Artists Guidelines: https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploa… Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

Project Support 2023
Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture. Project Support grant guidelines, eligibility, timeline, online application, and how to create a strong application.

General Support Pre Qualification Webinar
Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

Fiscal Sponsor Workshop Panel
Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture. Hosted by Mckenzi Swinehart, Grants & Services Manager. Are you a nonprofit that offers Fiscal Sponsorship? Are you an artist who needs a Fiscal Sponsor? This workshop is for you! Learn the ins and outs of Fiscal Sponsorship. Our panel of experts: Jessica M. Johnson, CPA, Accounting Solutions of Ohio J. Bradley Britton, J.D., LL.M., The Columbus Foundation Teresa Trost, Executive Director, Community Shares of Mid Ohio

NFTs with Lisa Steward
Join Lisa Steward, Global Head of Marketing for ZHEN., an art tech company, for a conversation that breaks down this new art form, clarifies misconceptions, and provides you with resources to learn more. Lisa will explain new terminology, provide artists with a list of tools they need to get started, and give an overview of the current NFT marketplace climate.

GCAC Workshop: Protect Your Art: Contracts, Trademarks, and more. Hosted by Scott Brown
Greater Columbus Arts Council Supporting Art. Advancing Culture.

Workshop: Taxes for Artists
Hosted by Jessica Johnson, President & CEO of Accounting Solutions of Ohio. Jessica will inform artists on how taxes work for artists specifically and answer questions in regards to filing and what to look out for.

Tips on Getting Insurance Through the Affordable Care Act
Need health insurance? The deadline for open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act marketplace is Jan. 15, 2022. Sandra Moody of Dehan Insurance provides an overview of the various plans and tips on navigating HealthCare.gov.
Outside Workshops

2024 Art of Soul! Artist Submission Instructional Webinar
- Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • 6:30 pm
- Virtual (Zoom)
2024 Art of Soul! Juried Art Show
Artist Submission Instructional Webinar
For the 2024 Art of Soul! Juried Art show, the NAAMCC will be using an online submission process using a portal called Art Call. This new process will allow you to follow step-by-step instructions for submitting your entry, paying the entry fees, preparing your artwork for exhibition hanging, packing, and shipping, and other useful information.
Need help with using our new online submission process? The NAAMCC team will host an Artist Submission Instructional Webinar on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 6:30 pm.
You will receive the Zoom webinar link after you register (check your junk or spam email folders if you don't see the Zoom email). We will also record the webinar, and the link will be posted to the NAAMCC Facebook page and NAAMCC 2024 Art of Soul! webpage for future reference right after the webinar.

Film Columbus Workshop 06: Strategies for Making a Good Film Truly Great
- Sunday, December 17, 2023 • 11:00 am
- Gateway Film Center
1550 North High Street Columbus, OH 43201
We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Film Columbus Workshop 06: Strategies for Making a Good Film Truly Great, December 17, 2023, at 11:00 AM with award-winning writer/director Jennifer Reeder.
Register soon because space is limited, and this will sell out quickly. In the spirit of remaining accessible, tickets to this event are FREE, thanks to the generous support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Gateway Film Center, and Film Columbus.
We hope you’re able to join us!