Auspicing is a wonderful but sometimes mystifying process where one organisation provides support, sponsorship, or guidance to another, often in the context of funding. It can be a life-changing arrangement, particularly for an early career practitioner, but there are so many steps (and potentially costs) to consider.

This free webinar is the perfect entry point for anyone interested in learning how auspicing could benefit their practice or business. We’ll be talking with two special guests that have extensive experience with auspicing to cover the basics, including the different kinds of arrangements, as well as key legal and financial considerations, common pitfalls, and best practices.

What’s Included?
A 60 minute webinar with our creative industries experts (which you can access later if you want) plus lifetime access to additional resources.

Who’s it for?
Creative and arts practitioners, freelancers, start-ups, and arts entrepreneurs from beginners to established (international sign-ups welcome!).

Who are the Hosts?
Monica Davidson - Monica is an award-winning expert on the creative industries, who began her professional life as a freelance journalist, performer, and filmmaker. Monica has a Masters degree in Screen Arts and Business from AFTRS, and was appointed as Australia’s first Creative Industries Business Advisor in 2013. In 2016 Monica founded the social enterprise Creative Plus Business, an organisation dedicated to educating creatives about business skills, financial literacy, wellbeing, and marketing.

Selene Bateman - Selene is a highly regarded arts administrator, producer, and project manager with over 20 years of experience in the creative sector. She has produced animated TV series, queer cabarets, and children’s comedy shows, collaborating with hundreds of artists across various art forms and career stages to help them navigate the funding landscape, shape budgets, and manage their projects. In 2021, Selene became the CEO of Auspicious Arts Projects, guiding the organisation through the challenges of COVID lockdowns and recovery. As an industry leader, her insights are frequently sought by funding bodies and small to medium organizations on key sector issues. She is on the advisory board of the Arts & Cultural Management Program for Deakin University, and regularly delivers guest lectures at institutions including the University of Melbourne (VCA), Collarts, and JMC Academy.

Tim Kurylowicz- Tim is the Executive Director of Eastern Riverina Arts (ERA), the lead organisation for arts and creative industry development in the Eastern Riverina region of NSW. He leads a team with a passion for creative cultural development that brings real world change. In 2021 Tim and his team produced the Arbour Festival, a 50-day festival in a forest to mark the first anniversary of the Dunns Road bushfires. In 2023 they established The Station Creative Workspace, a creative hub in Wagga Wagga bringing creative people together to work, collaborate and do business. He has worked for local government, museums and the not-for-profit sector shaping community and cultural projects that break down barriers and bring people together.

What’s Creative Plus Business?
 We’re a social enterprise dedicated to educating creative people and arts organisations about business skills. We help through sharing practical knowledge in a fun and irreverent way, and everything we do is designed to help creatives to feel more confident and comfortable about the entrepreneurial aspects of their creative practice. We believe that a bit of naughtiness, tempered with a kind heart and a big dose of professionalism, is the key to helping creative people understand the boring basics of business.

Accessibility: if you have any queries or access requirements, please email fiona@creativeplusbusiness.com.

WEBINAR: All About Auspicing