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CANADIAN SENIOR ARTISTS RESOURCE NETWORK - FREE SEMINARS
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The Canadian Senior Artists Resource Network is presenting a series of FREE seminars on topics of interest to all senior artists.  Most will be presented at PAL Toronto, 110 The Esplanade, near Church Street, Toronto, ON, Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m.  

ALL SEMINARS WILL BE WEBCAST SO THAT SENIOR ARTISTS ACROSS CANADA ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.
The seminars are FREE but you must register since space is limited. You may register for one or more of the sessions by contacting: info at csarn-craac.ca

If you intend to view the webcast, please contact us at info at csarn-craac.ca and we will provide the details.
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April 16 - Services for Senior Artists Provided by the Cultural Sector 
PAL Toronto, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
This seminar will survey programs for senior artists organized by the arts and culture community itself.  This will include brief presentations by Performing Arts Lodges of Canada, Supporting Cast, Actors Fund of Canada, Artist Health Centre, Creative Artists' Credit Union, Artists' Legal Advice Services, and information about relevant programs offered by unions and other artists' associations.
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April 23	- Les fondamentaux de la finance pour les artistes aînés
Montréal 7:00-9:00pm (Location TBC)
Des recherches ont démontré que 61 pour cent des artistes canadiens aînés sont à risque de précarité financière, et que presque le quart d'entre eux ont admis avoir des diffucultés financières au cours de l'année passée.
Cette session portera sur des bases de connaissance financière pour les aînés, notamment la gestion et la planification, les plans d'épargne de la retraite, les astuces essentielles concernant les impôts, les assurances etc.  Elle fera également un tour d'horizon des différents programmes disponibles pour les artistes aînés au Québec.
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May 14 - Government Programs: Collecting what you are due as a citizen and taxpayer
PAL Toronto, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
After a lifetime of moderate earnings and little professional financial advice, many senior artists may not be aware of their entitlements under various public programs.  This session will provide concrete information about federal and provincial programs, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and provincial drug programs.
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May 28 - Financial Basics for Senior Artists
PAL Toronto, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Research has found that 61 percent of Canadian senior artists are at financial risk, and almost one-quarter reported having "financial difficulties" in the past year.  This seminar will look at the financial basics for seniors, including management and planning, retirement savings, key tax tips, insurance, etc. 

June 4 - Estate and Legacy Planning
PAL Toronto, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Like many seniors, artists are thinking about their estates and legacy.  This seminar will provide advice about wills, powers of attorney and estate planning, including the particular concerns of artists around copyright and residual rights that flow to their estate. 
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June 11 - The Business of Art - How to maximize your talents
PAL Toronto, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Most artists do not retire and many are producing their best work today.  Several senior artists from different disciplines, who are also successful from a business perspective, will share their experiences. 
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The Canadian Senior Artists Resource Network was created by the arts and cultural community to assist senior artists, whose contribution to the culture and economy of Canada is profound, to live out their senior years in dignity and respect.  It was the outcome of a three-year research project which examined the needs of senior artists in the areas of finance, health, isolation, housing and career.  To qualify for services, you must have been a professional artist for at least 10 years and be 55 years of age or older.

The seminar series is sponsored by Morneau Shepell, the leading provider of integrated health and productivity solutions that address the mental, physical and social health issues affecting the workplace.

CSARN-CRACC gratefully acknowledges the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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