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? 👇

The Writers Guild of Canada welcomes the federal government’s renewed investment in Canada’s screen-based industries, including funding for the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, the National Film Board, and CBC/Radio-Canada. www.wgc.ca/sites/defaul...

That unique exhaustion from masking all day on set? The shutdown after weeks of sensory overload? Chelsea Bernard from our Program team wrote about neurodivergent burnout — what it actually looks like vs. neurotypical burnout, and practical recovery strategies from their own experience.

Ontario creatives: The Making It Work 2025 survey needs you! 📋 Our industry has transformed since 2019. Time to capture where we are now & chart the path forward. Your 10 minutes = better data = stronger support for creative careers Survey: buff.ly/DGSRnvo (closes Oct 27)

To the heart of Canadian performing arts and entertainment: the people. The storytellers and technicians. The performers and crew. The visionaries and problem-solvers. Every person who chooses to build a life in this industry, navigating its uncertainties with courage and creativity.

Hi BlueSky 👋 We're The AFC, and we're here to connect with Canada's entertainment community.

Via @afchelps.bsky.social Join Aly Auer for "Knowing Your Worth" - a practical, no-nonsense workshop designed specifically for creatives who want to price with confidence. 📅 Date: October 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 1-3 PM ET / 10 AM-12 PM PT Register now at: afchelps.ca/workshop/kno...

#CBAOpportunity: The AFC (@afchelps.bsky.social) is holding a workshop, PERFECTLY HUMAN: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING PERFECTIONISM! APPLY HERE: culturebrew.art/oppo...#CBAOpportunity: #CultureBrewArt #CultureBrewArtists #IBPOC #BIPOC #BIPOCArtists #IBPOCArtists #CanadianArtists #Perfectionism #MentalWellness