Audience at #RWMFEST 2024 Workman Arts Member Shorts Program screening. Photo by Henry Chan.

June 20, 2025 — DEADLINE EXTENSION: Member Film Submissions

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Friday, June 20th, 11:59PM (EDT)

We are extending the deadline for film/video submissions from WA Members ONLY for consideration for screening in the Rendezvous With Madness Festival in a cinema context (whether on-site and/or online).

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June 25, 2025 — IP ESSENTIALS IN THE AI ERA: UNDERSTANDING LEGAL RIGHTS AND RISKS FOR ARTISTS

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Sunday, June 15th, 11:59PM (EDT)

Presented by Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS) and Workman Arts, this legal educational session will explore the fundamentals of intellectual property (IP) law while considering the transformative impact of generative AI.  Participants will learn key legal concepts (e.g., copyright, trademarks, and patents) and considerations and discover how AI is reshaping IP creation, protection, and enforcement. Ideal for creatives across all disciplines seeking practical insights in this evolving legal and creative landscape.

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September 15, 2025 — OAC Exhibition Assistance Grant

DEADLINE: Monday, September 15th, 11:59PM (EDT)

Workman Arts is a recommender for the Ontario Arts Council’s (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants, a program which provides funding for presentation costs for confirmed exhibitions to artists living in Ontario. The minimum grant awarded is $500 and the maximum is $2,000.