Mitigating Surprises

At CSD Consulting, we leverage our extensive experience to help artists flourish. Whether it's a grant that needs writing, a very first tax season, or an established financial concern, we have the knowledge to advise and assist.

We have over 7 years in the not-for-profit art sector, over 5 in running an ongoing fine arts business, 20+ in general business and community development, and 25+ in the post-secondary educational sector. We know how businesses and institutions tick from up close. We want this knowledge to be of use to more than just ourselves.

Financial Advice

Revenue Generation

Business Advice

Services

Networking

We’ll help you figure out ways to increase your revenues, apply for grants, and pitch your for-fee services work. We’ll help with the entire grant and fee-for services process, from proposal/pitch development, monitoring protocols, evaluation plans, delivery to mid-term, and final reporting.

We offer expert guidance in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management to ensure the financial health and sustainability of your art business.

Our workshops cover a range of business management topics, including dealing with taxes, branding, marketing, pricing strategies, and client relations to equip you with the tools you’ll need to thrive as a professional artist.

We will leverage our networks to help you create and deepen your own. Through networking events, collaborative projects, and community initiatives, we’ll help you foster your connections with other local artists, communities, elementary and secondary schools as well the post-secondary institutions.