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Financial Literacy for Creatives

Financial Literacy for Creatives

Date

Wednesday,
October 29, 2025
6:30–8:30 PM

Location

Room 318, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Avenue

Cost

Free

Financial Literacy for Creatives: A Workshop with Akilah Allen-Silverstein 

What’s the difference between a T4A and a T4? Do I have enough money to buy that new camera? What do I do with my receipts?  

 

This workshop offers an overview of financial management for artists and creatives. It will help you develop skills in financial planning and accounting, as well as systems that will help drive your creative business so you can focus more on creating, while staying on budget.  

 

Participants will learn about: 

 

  • Tools to help maintain your finances 
  • Project accounting—how to set and manage a budget 
  • Book-keeping tips and self-employment  
  • CRA basics and what to think about for tax time 
  • Financial planning for the future 

 

This workshop is ideal for artists, creatives, and cultural workers. We’ll also have time set aside for schmoozing so you can connect with fellow Jewish creatives. 

 

This is a free event—registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. Kashrut observed. 

 

Supported by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, CANVAS, the Kultura Collective, and the Miles Nadal JCC. 
 

For any questions, please email [email protected].  

SPEAKER

Akilah Allen-Silverstein

Akilah serves as director of finance and outreach at No Silence on Race. A Certified Financial Planner and Registered Retirement Consultant with Mandeville Private Client, she leads her practice, Silverstein Wealth, where she offers comprehensive financial planning services. Her expertise spans investment management, insurance, strategic tax planning, retirement income solutions, and estate planning.

In addition to her professional work, Akilah is deeply committed to community service. She is past president of the East York Rotary Club, which leads hands-on projects and fundraising initiatives that support causes such as environmental protection, food security, and educational programs aimed at breaking cycles of violence and poverty.

Previously, she was a member of the Birthright Israel Foundation Canada Young Leadership Council, contributing to initiatives that empower the next generation of Jewish leaders.