[South Arts](https://www.southarts.org)

May 28, 2026 (Next live webinar) | Rolling (Recorded sessions & ongoing resources)

No funding provided; free access to all webinars and resources.

Free professional development webinar series for artists and arts administrators, covering business, legal, financial, and community engagement topics.

--- ## Description Arts Admin Essentials is a free, ongoing webinar series offered by South Arts to support artists and arts administrators nationwide. The series delivers timely, topic-driven virtual sessions focused on practical skill-building and professional development in the arts sector. Sessions are led by experienced professionals and cover a wide range of topics including business and financial management, risk assessment, fundraising, marketing, community engagement, board development, emergency preparedness, and legal considerations. Recordings and supplemental materials are made available for on-demand learning. --- ## Due Dates - **May 28, 2026**: Next scheduled live webinar, "Putting It Together – Putting It Into Action: Combine What You’ve Learned and Prioritized Into Your Customized Readiness Plan." [Register here](https://southarts-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n2dQRzcGRfiQJeuW1-Aa-g#/registration) - **Rolling**: Access to previously recorded sessions and resources is available at any time. --- ## Funding Amount - **No direct funding or grant awards are provided.** - Participation in all webinars, access to recordings, and downloadable resources are free of charge. --- ## Eligibility - **Open to all artists and arts administrators** regardless of career stage, discipline, or geographic location. - No application, membership, or residency requirements. - Sessions are designed for: - Individual artists (all disciplines) - Arts administrators (nonprofit, educational, and community organizations) - Board members and emerging leaders - Anyone seeking professional development in arts management or administration --- ## Application Process - **Registration**: Advance registration is required for live webinars via the South Arts website or direct Zoom links. - **Recorded Access**: All past webinars are available for free viewing on the [South Arts YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@SouthartsOrg/videos) and the [program resource page](https://www.southarts.org/resources/arts-admin-essentials). - **Materials**: Supplemental slides, guides, and resource lists are available for download with many sessions. - **No cost**: All sessions and materials are free; there are no participation limits. --- ## Additional Information - Topics are updated regularly to address current trends and challenges in the arts sector. - Recent and upcoming topics include: contract negotiation, tour budgeting, board engagement, business continuity, tax basics, fundraising, risk assessment, community engagement, grant writing, emergency planning, marketing, resume building, accessibility, DEIA, and more. - Sessions are led by recognized leaders from across the arts, legal, and nonprofit sectors. - Participants can access a comprehensive archive of past sessions to build skills at their own pace. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Upcoming Webinars](https://www.southarts.org/grants-opportunities/arts-admin-essentials) - [Resource Library & Webinar Recordings](https://www.southarts.org/resources/arts-admin-essentials) - [South Arts YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@SouthartsOrg/videos) - [Register for Upcoming Sessions](https://southarts-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n2dQRzcGRfiQJeuW1-Aa-g#/registration) - [Contact South Arts](https://www.southarts.org/about/staff-and-board-directors) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Contact Method | |----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | South Arts (General Inquiries) | [Contact Form](https://www.southarts.org/about/staff-and-board-directors) | | Phone | 404-874-7244 |

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