ArtWithSas Offering Innovative Arts Webinars During Summer of COVID 2020

Many people are home right now due to COVID, and many are still working. Some perhaps, in different work positions all together, or working remotley from home. For those who have been laid off, are researching online schooling options to upgrade new or current skill sets to either remain in the industry they are currently working in, or switch all together. All of us have one thing in common, we are seeking answers to questions we have about what our workplace will look like when we return, and coping with the changes in it we are seeing now. Although we are seeing an additional pressure on our mental health, we are motivated to see positive changes and the best humanity can offer through supporting each other's mental health.

ArtWithSas.Consulting is offering webinars to help people navigate these changes to come back to psychologically safer workplaces. The following upcoming webinars dive into the deep subject of workplace respect and mental wellness, as now more than ever this couldn't be a more important topic to discuss. We hope to see you there!

AWS Webinar Instructor Bio:
Stephanie Strugar is Manitoba’s Trainer for Cultural Human Resources Council, Maintaining Respectful Arts Workplaces. As a Trainer, she educated arts and cultural organizations on how to create safer spaces for artists and arts administrators across all disciplines. She is the founding board member and Artistic Director of Difie Inc. (www.difiedance.org) Manitoba’s 1st cross-cultural dance and wellness not for profit organization, a not for profit focused on removing barriers to performing and education services for performers with disabilities. She has served as a governance Board of Director with Arts Accessibility Network of Manitoba, and is the owner of Difinity Dance Studio & Productions (www.ddsp.ca), and ArtWithSas Consulting.

​​She has completed several business programs including Make A Change Canada’s Business Abilities program for entrepreneurs with a disability and has a rich career in management in retail and hospitality. As a visual and performing artist-entrepreneur with a disability her goal is to empower those working in the arts trade with practical tools for creating “safer spaces”.

In spring 2020 Stephanie joined LEAN Arts Canada as a consultant to offer services to arts and culture organisations who are re-structuring their organisation due to COVID-19. 

Upcoming Webinars:
 DIFIE INC PARTNERSHIP WEBINARS 2020: 
To take all 4 webinars for free simply become a member of DIFIE today by visiting this link: https://www.difiedance.org/e-education.html
Creating An Action Plan for Accessibility Policies & Procedures for your Venue- Taking the 1st Step:
Open to: Artistic Venues & Arts & Culture Organization Administrators within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn how to analyze your venue's current level of accessibility and identify areas of improvement. Learn what are the key areas to evaluate your current accessibility level and how to create an Inclusive policies and procedures manual. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organizational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ZOOM chat..
Cost: FREE to members. Limit, 100 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: RESCHEDULED TO: June.10th (Wed) 3:30pm-5pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB
Facebook Reservation: 
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com

Advocacy for Audience's & Artists with Disabilities/ Health Conditions in Current & Post COVID Digital & Traditional Performance Arts Spaces:
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat. 
Cost: Free to members. Limit 100 registrants. $35.00  CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: April.29th.2020 3:30pm-5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB ***Re-scheduled to May.20th.2020**
Facebook Reservation: www.facebook.com/events/506242503380080/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com

Advocacy for Parents & Caregivers of a Person with a Disabilitie(s)/ Health Conditions For Equal Access to Inclusive Performance Arts Education & Experiences:
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat. 
Cost: FREE- to members. Limit- 50 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: May.6th.2020 3:30pm-5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB
Facebook Reservation: https://www.facebook.com/events/242176903530801/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com

Becoming An Inclusive Performing Arts Education Provider on Digital Spaces in a Current & Post COVID Industry
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat. 
Cost: Free- Open to 50 registrants. Must be members of DIFIE. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours​
Date: May.13th.2020 3:30pm to 5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB
​Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com

For the price of an individual OR organisational membership the above webinars are free! Simply download your membership form, fill it out, and email it back to us along with your membership payment and webinar registration form to: difiedance.inc@gmail.com

CULTURAL PLURALISM & INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE IN ARTS WORKPLACES

Open to: Artists, Arts Audiences, Arts Administrators, Arts Agents, Event Planners
Description: This webinar will explore respectful language in arts workplaces as it pertains to culture, sex, religion, disability etc. Participants will learn how to use respectful language in conjunction with Manitoba, and Canadian legislation to create psychologically safe workplaces. This webinar provides introductory information for artists and arts organisations to evaluate their current communication with artists, audiences, and arts administrators as it relates to inclusive language practices.
By participating in this webinar you will feel empowered to advocate for yourself and peers to create a respectful arts workplace.
Webinar Layout: 1 hour instruction via zoom/ skype audio. Participants can call in using landline, smartphone, or laptop audio. Participant video is not required nor is a computer. ***For assistance in streaming this webinar will be provided before the webinar via email.**
Date: May.27th.2020 3:30pm-5:00pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB
Register/ Cost: $15.00 per registrant by E-Transfer or PayPal to: artwithsas@gmail.com
**You will be sent a confidential zoom link that is password protected and encrypted for your safety.**

RESTORING WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH POST-COVID

Learn techniques to create a psychologically safe workplace for yourself, your co-workers, and employees to restore mental wellness during and post COVID. Whether you are working remotely or are training new staff, or bringing back current staff into your physical workplace due to COVID this webinar is for you. Learn how to empower yourself, co-workers, and employees through transition and diverse co-working spaces to prevent decreased mental wellness. Learn about the various digital and physical space tools, activities, and apps to increase productivity and communication.

This webinar is perfect for Executives, Managers, Supervisors, small business owners, staff, and volunteers.

Webinar Layout: Topic will be presented by host. There will be a Q&A period for participants. No audio/ video is required for participants who do not wish to participate in Q&A. Webinar will be recorded and provided to participants post webinar.
Date: June.17th.2020 CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB
Register/ Cost: $35.00 per registrant by E-Transfer or PayPal to: artwithsas@gmail.com
**You will be sent a confidential zoom link that is password protected and encrypted for your safety.**