AI and Art Licensing Workshops for Artists — Isle of the Arts Festival
/This April I will be teaching two professional development workshops for artists during the 2026 Isle of the Arts Festival on Gabriola Island. These sessions are designed for artists who want practical tools to strengthen the business side of their creative practice.
One workshop explores how artificial intelligence can support an art business, while the other focuses on licensing artwork as a way to generate additional income streams. These sessions are ideal for artists who are ready to move beyond simply making art and begin building a more sustainable professional practice.
Both workshops will be held at the Gabriola Arts & Heritage Centre (GAHC) at 476 South Road, Gabriola.
How to Use AI in Support of Your Art Business
Friday April 10th | 1:30–4:30 PM
You will learn how to use AI as a supportive assistant in your art business, with live demonstrations showing tools for outreach, opportunity research, and proposal or grant support.
BRING: Your chosen implements for note-taking.
GAHC (476 South Rd) | $25 | 12 spots | 18+
Licensing Your Art: Turning Images into Income
Saturday April 11th | 1:30–4:30 PM
Learn how to find opportunities to license your unique artwork and create new income streams. We’ll discuss what images work well for licensing and why. Follow along step by step as we create an online submission for a potential licensing partnership, and leave with clear next steps to begin licensing your art.
BRING: A laptop and 6–10 JPG images of your artwork. A notebook and pen are optional for taking notes.
GAHC (476 South Rd) | $25 | 20 spots | 18+
About the Isle of the Arts Festival
The Isle of the Arts Festival is celebrating its 16th year on Gabriola Island, offering nearly 30 workshops and events across many creative disciplines including painting, fibre arts, music, storytelling, dance, pottery, cooking, and professional development.
This year’s theme, “Weaving a Story”, explores how creativity connects people across time, place, and culture.
Learn more about the festival at Arts Gabriola.