Financial Literacy for Artists with Chris James
You make art. Let’s make your money work too.
Join actor and entrepreneur Chris James for a free, artist friendly workshop by artists, for artists designed to demystify budgets, taxes, grants, and cash flow without killing your creative spark. Whether you’re freelancing, teaching, performing, or building your own projects, this session will give you practical tools to feel more confident and in control of your finances. No jargon. No judgment. Just clarity.
This workshop will cover:
How to divide your paycheque up as a self-employed individual
How to track your income, business expenses, and know how much to save for taxes with easy to use spreadsheets
How to set up your CRA accounts
How to keep and manage your business receipts
The When, What, and How of taxes
RRSPs vs TFSA vs FHSA
Personal monthly budgets and creating a schedule for paying off debts
About Chris:
Chris James is an actor (ACTRA & Equity), educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to uplifting his community. Alongside his teaching and creative work, Chris manages two charity initiatives, including a self-defence workshop designed to help keep the community safe. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, he shares his expertise through dynamic workshops and teaches financial literacy in colleges and universities, while also developing an animated series and online tool set to make these concepts more accessible. Using his drive and resourcefulness to foster financial literacy and create meaningful change, he is committed to breaking down barriers to knowledge and opportunity.