ART+ Workshop: Tax Information Session for Professional Artists by the Multicultural Artists' Coalition (MAC-CAM)

ART+ Workshop: Tax Information Session for Professional Artists by the Multicultural Artists' Coalition (MAC-CAM)
New Year, New Taxes! Get Your Finances Artist-Ready for 2026

Workshop Details
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Ottawa Art Gallery, Board Room, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge, Ottawa, ON K1N 0C5
Facilitator: Bethel Francis, One For The Books
Cost: Free (registration required)
Register now at http://www.mac-cam.ca/2025artplusworkshopseries/5taxinfosession

Start the new year on the right foot with our first ART+ Workshop of 2026: a practical and accessible Tax Information Session for Professional Artists, facilitated by Ottawa-based tax professional Bethel Francis of One For The Books.
Taxes don’t have to be intimidating—especially for artists. Whether you’re a self-employed creative, a multidisciplinary performer, a craftsperson, or a freelance cultural worker, this session will help you understand the essentials you need to confidently manage your finances.
Join us for an engaging, jargon-free overview of what professional artists should know at tax time, including:
What counts as self-employment income
Which business expenses you can claim
How GST/HST registration works (and when it applies)
Best practices for year-round bookkeeping and financial organization
Common pitfalls for artists—and how to avoid them
Bethel brings years of experience supporting artists, creatives, and small business owners with bookkeeping and tax preparation. His compassionate, demystifying approach ensures that participants feel supported, informed, and empowered to take control of their financial wellbeing.
This workshop is perfect for emerging and established artists alike—whether you’re filing taxes for the first time, refining your current system, or preparing to grow your creative practice in 2026.