Building a Sustainable Creative Life
Date: Sat, Jun 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: East Regional Library – East Meeting Room, Durham
Price: Free
Category: Arts
<p><strong>Building a Sustainable Creative Life</strong> is a free, community-centered gathering in Durham, North Carolina, designed for artists and creatives to build sustainable, informed and connected lives. The event features practical finance workshops alongside access to a legal café, consultations and other resource providers offering guidance on the real-life challenges artists face.</p> <p>This workshop is a space to connect—over food, finances, art and more. Whether you’re seeking tools, support or simply community, this event invites you to learn and grow within a network grounded in care and collective sustainability.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Concepts to be covered:</strong></p> <p><strong>Finance for Artists and Creatives with David Thomson</strong></p> <p>Money doesn’t have to be a mystery. This workshop is designed specifically for artists, performers and creative professionals who want to build a more sustainable financial life without losing sight of their artistic values. Participants will learn practical strategies for managing the ebbs and flows of freelance and project-based income, setting goals that align with their values and cultivating confidence around money. We’ll demystify the basics of personal finance—banking, budgeting, saving and planning—while exploring how these tools can support your creative practice rather than limit it.</p> <p><strong>The Everyday Money Playbook with Dr.
