Good Gorilla

A Flexive Coworking Space for Creatives.

Welcoming our Community Managers

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Welcoming our Community Managers

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Good Gorilla is very pleased to announce that we have two new Community Managers, Abby Ho and George Dover!

Abby previously was a member here with Project 40 Collective and is a visual artist/community arts organizer. While George is an aspiring comedian/writer working on a podcast/webcomic project. He use to run Rover’s Dog Walking Tests out of the Good Gorilla Space.

Since joining us less than a month ago, they have been adapting into our community with full speed. Thanks for giving them the warmest smile while welcoming George and Abby to the jungle!

Deduct the Confusion from Your Business Taxes

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With tax season upon us again, this tax workshop with a Q&A will give you plenty of time to prepare. Designed for freelancers, tailors to illustrators, artists, photographers, and most designers who are gearing up to tackle their taxes. Facilitated by Katheryn Adams, this informative session is suitable for pros who need a refresher before filling in their taxes or beginners who are unsure where to begin.

Katheryn Adams is an award-winning illustrator who began her freelance career in 1987. She has been teaching Business Practices for Illustrators at Sheridan College since 2001, OCADU since 2005, and UofT (medical illustration) since 2015. She also teaches Guerrilla Entrepreneurship at OCADU.

Objectives and Takeaways for Participants:
Organizing tips & Bookkeeping
How and where to register a small business
Difference between Sole proprietorship and incorporation
What can be claimed as a business expense
How GST & HST work
Personal Income Taxes

Thursday, February 21st | 6:30pm – 9:00pm

A Message from the Gorillas

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Photo of the three co-owners at the annual dinner party

It has been a little over a year since we’ve doubled the square footage of the space. Once we tore down the wall of the old meeting room, there was an instant growth of amazing individuals (and dogs) from various industries. New-comers were welcomed with open arms. Former members came back with stories and treats of their travels. Ideas were exchanged. We’ve observed several collaborations take place while creating new opportunities in this shared-economy.

We are excited for the new year. We will be having new community managers enroll in the first quarter. We will also have a design intern join us to keep the space a welcomed, well-designed creative space for you!

Our goal has always been to create an environment for creatives to create their best work. Everyone in and around our space has contributed to this.

Members come and go, but the relationships we have built in the last three years are timeless. This community is built on friendship, kindness, support, and feedback. It is our privilege to be part of this ever growing family.

We hope you pass some lovely holidays, refresh, and come back for another exciting year.

Elissa, Gracia, Kassem, and Hugh
The Good Gorillas

Copyright Law Workshop For Creatives

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Banner of Copyright Law WorkshopToday’s digital media makes it very easy to share, publish, and consume work. However, this accessibility blurs the line between what’s fair to use and share or what others can use of ours. Understanding the importance of copyright and intellectual property is vital to anyone pursuing a career as a creator.

This 2hr workshop is aimed at those wishing to be introduced to the knowledge of general copyright law and practice and is recommended for all creators: visual artists, designers, writers, and photographers.

What You’ll Learn

Lecture format with Q&A

  • The meaning of terms that commonly appear in contracts
  • Terms that apply to various forms of copyright licensing when selling the rights to illustrations, photographs, graphic design work, etc.
  • Gain confidence in dealing with contracts connected to the selling of their creative services and works
  • The lecture will clarify the confusing legal jargon often frequently found in contracts.

 

Who It’s For

Anyone who licenses images for reproduction or is in the business of selling the copyright to their work. Primarily illustrators, photographers and graphic designers, although copyright laws apply to any creative endeavours.

 

Early Bird Tickets

Early Bird tickets $15 (Offer end on May 5th mid-night!)

Regular tickets $20

Thursday May 10th | 6:30pm – 8:30pm

401 Richmond Gets Property Tax Relief

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Toronto councillor Joe Cressy, centre, along with with tenants of 401 Richmond have been pushing for a legislative tax break for the arts and culture hub. (RICK MADONIK / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO)

Toronto councillor Joe Cressy, centre, along with tenants of 401 Richmond have been pushing for a legislative tax break for the arts and culture hub.  (RICK MADONIK / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO)

Tax relief is on the way for 401 Richmond and Toronto’s culture hubs, creating a special category for buildings that house artists and non-profits!

Read the Article in The Star