“Negotiating Contracts and Navigating Relationships” Fall Workshop with Summer-Harmony Twenish
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Where: Virtually via Zoom
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This workshop will focus on artist contracts (what they are and how we negotiate them), building relationships with clients, having "the money talk", and special considerations for Indigenous artists (including navigating uncomfortable situations and when to walk away). The goal of this workshop is for artists to leave feeling confident and ready for their next big gig!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER
Summer-Harmony Twenish (she/they) is a queer Algonquin Anishinabe artist from Kitigan Zibi, Quebec. Her work is rooted in a deep love for her culture, homelands, and the women who raised her. Summer's work is unapologetically joyful, pissed-off, and tender. Through her playful illustrative style, she depicts the fluidity and diversity of Indigenous existence today, with Indigenous femmes to the front.
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REGISTRATION
After registering, you will receive an email with a Zoom link and additional workshop information.
CAPACITY
Space for this workshop is limited to 50 attendees.
ATTENDEE EXPECTATIONS
We ask you to come with your curiosity and questions! Discussion and engagement are encouraged.
ACCESSIBILITY
This workshop series will be held in English through Zoom with Closed Captioning enabled through auto-transcription technology. There will be discussions throughout the workshop, and so the use of audio will be used for participation.
Other accommodations can be made if we are informed ahead of time. The use of video is strongly encouraged for all attendees to contribute to the learning experience.
CODE OF CONDUCT
By registering for this workshop, you agree to respect the following terms:
Difficult conversations may arise; you agree to maintain a safe and respectful space for everyone to participate in discussions. CARFAC reserves the right to remove participants from workshop sessions if they use discriminatory language, personal attacks, inappropriate behavior or violent threats.
No recording or broadcasting of audio or video of the workshop by registered participants is permitted.
No sharing of personal Zoom registration links/codes with people not registered for the workshop. Additionally, you agree not to transfer the Zoom link/code to a substitute attendee unless permitted to do so by CARFAC.
Please contact CARFAC National Programs Director Larissa at larissa@carfac.ca if you have any questions about the Professional Development for Indigenous Artists workshop series.