About the course:

This course is designed to help artists and theatre workers understand the basics of personal and professional finance. It covers essential topics including budgeting, saving, managing income fluctuations, understanding taxes, and planning for retirement. Whether you're a full-time artist, a freelance actor, or a theatre technician, this course provides practical tools for navigating the financial realities of the creative industry.

Included in the e-learning membership suite for $49 annually

What you’ll learn:

• How to create and manage a budget that accounts for fluctuating income in the arts.
• Essential tax knowledge, including self-employment taxes, deductions, and quarterly filings.
• Strategies for saving, building an emergency fund, and planning for retirement as a freelance artist.
• How to set realistic financial goals and plan for career transitions or unexpected income.

Who It Is For:

Theatre workers including directors, designers, stage managers, and individual artists