Being an artist is one thing. Making a living as one is a whole other conversation. Artist Resource Collective LA West is a free, full day of practical workshops on personal finance, contracts, taxes, grant writing, and legal questions, plus a legal café where you can actually get answers to the burning questions that keep you up at night.

The bonus? It's also just a really good hang. Food, art, and a room full of creatives all figuring out the same things. There's also a Sunday edition at Now Instant Image Hall if you want to make a whole weekend of it.