Pricing Your Work
Income and sustainability delivered by ArtSupport Australia
Event Type
Arts and Culture, Creative learning calendar
Date/Frequency
Sat, 08 August 2026
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Price
$20.00
This workshop addresses underpricing and supports artists to value their work and services realistically and sustainably.
Key Topics
● Pricing artworks, commissions, and services
● Market research and comparison
● Code of practice & Award Rates
● Calculating time, materials, overheads, and commissions
● Creating flexible pricing structures to refer back to
● Reviewing and adjusting prices (demand & time)
Activities
● Guided pricing calculator exercise using provided worksheets
● Example walk-through
Outcomes
Participants gain practical tools to price their work or services with confidence and clarity.
Duration: 2 hours (including short break and 15-minute Q&A)
Location: Falcon Library, Cnr Flavia St & Cobblers Rd, Falcon WA 6210
Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Time: 1.30pm-3.30pm
Cost: $20
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, open to accommodations for accessibility needs
Acknowledgements: this workshop is presented by ArtSupport Australia as part of the City of Mandurah’s Creative Learning Calendar program.
Meet the Facilitor
ArtSupport Australia is a professional development initiative supporting artists, arts workers, and arts businesses to build sustainable, long-term careers in the arts. The initiative delivers workshops and learning programs focused on professional skills, business development, and navigating the arts sector.
Founded by Sophia D’Urso, ArtSupport draws on over ten years of experience working across galleries, festivals, art fairs, local government, and live performance venues within the Australian arts sector. This experience informs workshop delivery and refl ects both artist-led practice and institutional contexts, including the realities faced by artists working independently, regionally, or through non-traditional pathways.
Sophia D’Urso facilitates professional development workshops informed by direct industry experience and ongoing work with artists across disciplines and career stages. Her facilitation approach is structured and discussion-led, combining clear frameworks, guided activities, and time for questions. Sessions prioritise practical application and shared learning.