"AbaF's presenters continue to get better and better, relevant and professionally worthwhile. The networking opportunities with both colleagues in the sector and the corporate world continue to be of value..." Bev Scott, State Library of South Australia
AbaF workshops provide arts and cultural organisations and individuals with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to achieve business sustainability.
All AbaF workshops are:
- developed with input from business and the arts
- delivered by arts and business professionals
- tailor-made for artists and cultural organisations
- interactive and have practical applications in the workplace
Click here to view a list of AbaF presenters.
Click here to search for events by state.
Workshops
Partnering Workshops
There is an art to seeking partnerships with business.- Business Case Approach: Level 1
- Finding a Partner: beyond the business case: Level 2
- Managing Effective Partnerships: Level 3
- Developing Successful Partnerships: Levels 1 & 2
- Making the Most of Partnerships: Levels 2 & 3
- Securing Successful Partnerships
Giving Workshops
Become a more effective fundraiser and explore ways to increase donations.
- Building Relationships and Securing Donations
- Effective Annual Giving
- Applying to Foundations
- Australia Cultural Fund Information Sessions
Volunteering Workshops
Make a difference by applying your skills in a new context.
The Art of Good Business Presentations
Workshops, seminars, presentations and lunch time conversations covering a range of arts and business topics for arts and cultural organisations and individual practitioners.
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Artist Business Workshops
Artist Business provides a range of free services to assist you with taking care of the business side of your practice so you can get on with making art.
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Executive Development
If you are an arts manager you can apply for a Margaret Lawrence Bequest Scholarship which provides free executive development opportunities at Melbourne Business School or Australian Graduate School of Management.
We Come to You
Inspire your colleagues, conference delegates or membership with an AbaF professional development workshop delivered at your venue of choice.
AbaF’s executive educators will come to you and deliver workshops created from the latest research and industry intelligence.
Click here to download an AbaF We Come to You flyer.
For further information, email Melinda Martin, Manager AbaF Professional Development or phone (03) 9616 0306.
Past participants have said:
"It was a very special session with a presenter who knew everyone, understood the region, and really knew her business." Julie Jackson, Boonah Arts Collective
"I am amazed at the scope of AbaF’s activities – This was an extensive and incredibly informative workshop and I came away with much to chew on."
Chrissie Lanssen, Visual Artist, NSW
