Managing money in a way that truly supports your work can feel overwhelming, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether you’re navigating uneven income, short-term financial planning, or the uncertainty of long-term stability, these workshops will give you the tools to maintain agency over your earnings, and bolster your financial confidence. Join Tamara Bates, financial coach to learn essential financial strategies made specifically with artists in mind.

• Managing finances through uncertainty – July 26, 2025

  • Consider short-and long-term financial plans that flex with the rhythms of your career
  • Manage uneven income without constant stress or confusion
  • Reevaluate your investment strategies in the face of changing economic conditions
  • Build a savings plan that supports both your practice and your personal future

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Bio

Tamara Bates has worked as a financial advisor for UBS and Raymond James and has extensive training in financial planning. Tamara also has two decades of nonprofit experience, most recently as the Executive Director of Searchlight NM, a nonprofit journalism organization. In 2020, Tamara founded a financial coaching program for artists called the dots between, that has served hundreds of creatives across the country. She has given presentations for Sundance Collab, Kansas City Art Institute, Creative Study, SITE Santa Fe, the Institute of American Indian Arts and many others. She is currently a coach for the Native Arts and Culture Foundation, SOZO Fellowship and the Mid America Arts Alliance. She is a former board member of Creative Capital and former Arts Commissioner for the City of Santa Fe.

Tamara is the daughter of two artists. The information she shares is built on her experience working as a financial advisor, extensive training in financial planning, and the past six years working with hundreds of artists across the country. She is able to deliver this information in an accessible, lively manner that is relevant to creatives from any medium and career stage.