How do you build financial stability when your income isn’t predictable? Between contracts, are you surviving, or strategically preparing for what comes next? 💡 Join us for a free financial wellness workshop with Credit Canada. 🤝

Meet Your Facilitator 🌿 MD Bloch-Hansen is back for the Somatic Tune-In: Blooming into Aliveness & Reconnection!

May: Blooming into Aliveness & Reconnection 🌿 Feeling the shift into spring? Slow down and reconnect through a guided somatic tune-in with MD Bloch-Hansen. Together, we’ll explore movement, breath, and creative practices to help you expand into this season of growth, without losing your grounding.

Thread 1 - Have you ever experienced tension in a collaboration and wished you better understood what was driving it? Join us for Understanding Conflict: An Introduction, a workshop by Ground Floor for people working collaboratively in the performing arts and entertainment.

We’ve teamed up with the Artists’ Health Centre on Creative Work in the Era of AI: Protecting Well-being and Identity, an interactive workshop designed to support artists and creative workers as they navigate industry change.

Mental health challenges happen more often than we think, and knowing how to respond during a mental health emergency can be just as vital as CPR. Our Mental Health First Aid Essentials course equips you with practical, real-world skills to recognize, respond, and support, all in just one day.

📊 Meet the facilitator for our next workshop! Kristina Lemieux (she/her) will lead Financial Statements Demystified on April 28. Kristina has 20+ years of experience in arts, nonprofits, start‑ups, and renewable energy, helping organizations turn financial information into insight and confidence.

It’s Canadian Film Day - a nationwide celebration of Canadian cinema! Stories that bring us together are lighting up screens across the country. Which Canadian film are you going to watch today? Post in the comments! #CanFilmDay #LetsDreamTogether

Workshop Alert! Creative Work in the Era of AI: Protecting Well-Being & Identity AI is impacting creative work and how many of us feel about our futures. Curious? Concerned? Overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

Big news! The DSO launched the Industry Resource Hub, a free searchable platform packed with accessibility tools for Canada’s screen industry. Find venues with accessibility features, service providers, and more! Start here: dso-orphe.ca/hub #IndustryResourceHub #Accessibility

If you’ve ever nodded along in a board meeting while wondering what you’re actually looking at, this workshop is for you. Led by Kristina Lemieux, in partnership with Generator. Financial Statements Demystified April 28, 1–3 pm ET | Free on Zoom 🔗 buff.ly/Lada9cw

We love a practical workshop! ✨ Join musician & creative practitioner Daevyd Pepper on April 7 for DIY marketing tips for indie artists & producers. Connect with your audience, promote your show authentically, and leave with a clear next step. 💻 Free on Zoom!

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️ Visibility matters — because trans people deserve to be seen, heard, and supported for who they are. #TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV #TheAFC #YouBelongHere #TransArtistsMatter

“That theatre is ever the great antidote against all that would seek to rob us of our very being is not a romantic notion, but rather a truth verified by history.” — From the address by the 2026 Canadian Ambassador for World Theatre Day, actor, playwright, poet, and teacher Walter Borden, CM

Feeling the pressure in your creative work? You’re not alone. Join The AFC’s Hayley Schmalz for a 1-hour webinar designed for arts & entertainment professionals navigating high-stakes environments.

Got a show coming up and need help filling seats? Join us for Come to My Show, a DIY marketing workshop for indie artists and producers. Learn simple tools, creative promo ideas, and steps to reach your audience. April 7, 2026, 1–2 pm ET on Zoom. Register: buff.ly/I3cPcSz

Our friends at Actsafe Safety Association have launched a new suite of Psychological Health & Safety resources for people working in BC’s performing arts and entertainment industry. Thread 👇

🌺 International Women’s Day 🌺 is a time to celebrate progress, but it’s also a reminder that the work isn’t done. Women and gender-diverse people in Canada continue to face pay gaps, underrepresentation in leadership and power, economic insecurity, and disproportionate risks to health and safety.

The AFC Roundup is here! Tax workshop. Cabaret fundraiser. Mental health first aid training. Estate Planning workshop. Smarter scrolling for better wellbeing. Here’s what you don’t want to miss 👇

When someone is struggling, knowing how to respond can make a real difference. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials gives you the tools and confidence to step in with care — on set, backstage, in the office, or at home.

💖 This Valentine’s Day and every day we choose self-love. 🌟 Welcome to the self-love club! 💫 We’re here for everyone in Canada’s performing arts and entertainment industry as you navigate your wellness journey and keep doing the work you love.

Mental health challenges can show up anywhere in our industry — on set, in rehearsal, or behind the scenes. That’s why Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is so important. 💛

Freelancers, artists, and creatives: tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Join Tax Bootcamp for Creatives with Sunny Widerman 📅 Feb 12, 2026 | 🕐 1–3 pm ET | 💻 Zoom (recording provided)

Ready to level up your get-out-of-debt game? 💪 Learn how credit really works, spot the difference between good vs. bad debt, uncover the true cost of minimum payments, and avoid high-cost traps like payday loans.

Do intense emotions ever feel overwhelming or out of control? You're not alone, and there are skills that can help. Join us for Mindfulness and Managing Triggers, an interactive mental wellness workshop/practice with registered social worker and mental health clinician Beste Kalender.

Every month or so, we share The AFC Roundup ✨ It’s your go-to update for upcoming workshops, info about our programs and services, and news fromthe entertainment industry community. Take a look and sign up to get The AFC Roundup delivered straight to your inbox. 👉 buff.ly/FOvWiAn

Another year, another financial wellness workshop! Struggling to manage debt with an unpredictable income? You're not alone, and there's no shame in seeking support. Join us for The Journey Out of Debt, a free beginner-friendly workshop from CPA Canada's Financial Literacy Program.

We're back! Our operations have resumed 🔔 We are excited for another year of supporting workers in Canada's performing arts and entertainment community! We hope you had a lovely holiday break. Cheers to getting er' done in 2026!

That's a wrap on 2025. Check out how we showed up for each other. 💙

The holidays can feel chaotic when your schedule is unpredictable.💥 Consistency doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be possible. When life gets messy, celebrate small wins and show up for yourself however you can. Tiny steps count. You count.

😴 When the grind culture tells you to keep going, Hayley reminds us that true creativity needs space to breathe. Taking time to pause, recharge, and reconnect fuels your work and honours the person behind it. Give yourself permission to rest — it’s how great work grows.

Our team will be taking a short break over the holidays to rest and recharge. We are closing our real and virtual offices on December 19, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Imagine how good a film list has to be for When Harry Met Sally to be number 6. #RIP editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/rob-re...

Wasn't on the weekend but last night went to Cocktails and Candy Canes for a Cause in support of @afchelps.bsky.social and got to enjoy talented local artists singing Christmas songs and doing a little improv and heard the best piano version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ever.

Winter darkness can feel overwhelming, especially when work slows down at the same time. ❄️ The cold, short days paired with industry pauses can leave you feeling unmoored and withdrawn. Let in natural light, move your body, and stay connected to people who matter.

CBC Music just dropped their top 10 Canadian albums of 2025 and I'm here for it 🇨🇦🎵 Saya Gray, PUP, and Lou-Adriane Cassidy all made the list. Let us know what were YOUR top Canadian albums this year? Drop them below! 👇 www.cbc.ca/music/justin...

Being frugal during the holidays isn't something to feel guilty about 🎄 Group gifts. Handmade presents. Gifting your time. These aren't "less than" celebrations. They're meaningful ones. Check the blog post by CreditCanada, linked below, for 20 practical ways to celebrate without the debt.

💙 After the final bow, the work continues. Thank you to Nicholas Rodriguez and Blaire Eilene Baker for sharing this powerful moment with audiences. Thank you to the entire cast and crew of The Sound of Music tour, Mirvish Productions, and every audience member who stayed to listen and give.

That question at the family dinner can feel loaded. When your work happens behind the scenes — auditions, training, self-tapes — it's easy to feel like you have nothing to show. Reminder: your worth isn't measured by credits or bookings. Own where you are, and let that be enough.

Another holiday event invitation lands: your heart says yes, but your energy and packed calendar say no. You worry: Will they think I don't care? Will I miss out next year? Am I being rude?

🔔 Our team will be taking a break for the holidays from December 19, 2025, through January 5, 2026. To ensure we can review your Emergency Financial Aid application before we close, please submit it by Wednesday, December 10. Applications received after that date will be processed in the new year.

Welcome to Intro to Craft Service. This two-hour workshop will touch on the following topics: What is Craft Service?, What to wear and have with you on locations, etc. To register, please contact [email protected] www.iatse212.com/education.asp #IATSE #Education #CraftServices #Crafty

📌 Learn more about the The Expansion Pack Call for Submissions, and register for our Online Info Session! ➡️ Tuesday, December 2nd 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET Online (Zoom) ASL interpretation will be provided. Registration required. Register at LINK in BIO 🔗

Holiday plans bring excitement but can also bring pressure, especially when money feels tight and work is unpredictable. ❄️💸

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), and we pause to honour those lost to violence and hatred. 🏳️‍⚧️🕯️

Your income fluctuates. Your financial stress doesn't have to.

Multi‑hyphenate ≠ never rest. Perfectionism’s all‑or‑nothing thinking makes compromise feel impossible—and burnout feel inevitable. Emily Hill (she/her), Case Manager at The AFC, explains how to hold on and let go. 💛

Ever delayed launching a project despite positive feedback? You're not alone. Over-rehearsing and over-editing often feel like dedication, but they can actually be perfectionism in disguise. Hayley from our Program team shares a helpful reframe: the 70/30 Rule. What does 70% look like to you? 💭

ACTRA Toronto Members have spoken! The ballots have been counted and the ACTRA Toronto Council Election 2025 results are in. Congratulations to the successful candidates and deep gratitude to all those who ran and offered to serve the membership.

Talking about money = good for your mental health 💚 New research from Psychology Today on how financial conversations support wellness. worth a read, especially if you're navigating gig work or freelance life. buff.ly/9UrBPbF What money topic do you wish people talked about more openly? 👇