AA2A’s Creative Futures online seminars bring experts and artists together to explore the skills you need to succeed. Exploring themes including starting your own business and managing finances to understanding selling and marketing, these interactive sessions give you the chance to ask questions and dive deep into what matters most.

New this year:  When you sign up, you’ll be asked to suggest topics about working in the creative industries for this year’s seminars. Tell us what sparks your curiosity and we’ll turn your ideas into this year’s programme. What would you love to hear more about? 

Registration for our first seminar here

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Seminar #1 -  You already think like an artist. Now think like a business.

Tuesday 25th Nov 2025 1.30-2.30pm

Panellists confirmed so far: Khadija Cecile Niang, Taaryn Brench

Day one to year one: you’ve finished your arts degree - what now? Hear real-world advice and practical tips from people who’ve been there, from finding your first opportunities and keeping the motivation alive, to managing money, navigating workspace, making social media work for you and connecting with your community.

Seminar #2 - 

Tuesday 27th Jan 2.00-2.30pm

Panellist and theme - tbc

Seminar #3 - 

Tuesday 10th Feb 2.00-2.30pm

Panellist and theme - tbc

Seminar #4 - 

Tuesday 24th Feb 2.00-2.30pm

Panellist and theme - tbc

Seminar #5 - 

Tuesday 10th March 2.00-2.30pm

Panellist and theme - tbc

If you are a student at a current AA2A host university/college and would like access to the recordings of any of our previous seminars, fill out this short form. Topics include:

• Am I an artist yet? Networking, collaboration and work/life balance for arts students & graduates
• How do I sell my work when I’m not a salesperson? Marketing, personal brand and online sales?
• How do I manage projects when life is so hectic? Funding your creative projects and project management
• Do I need to be good at maths to run my own business? Setting up a creative business