Spark Sessions is a programme of online workshops designed to support artists navigating today’s creative landscape.

It was born out of urgency. Arts funding is shrinking. Freelancers are burning out. Living costs are rising — and artists are still expected to create for exposure, for passion, for less.

We don’t buy that.

Artists shape culture.

They challenge systems, hold power accountable, and create spaces for connection when everything else is falling apart. They deserve more than scraps.

Spark Sessions is Babel’s contribution to a better future — a growing series of low-cost, high-impact workshops that deliver real tools, knowledge, and solidarity.

Each session invites someone who knows their stuff — artists, producers, funders, disruptors — to share clear, practical advice. From funding bids to sustainable careers, Spark Sessions cuts through the noise and gives you the space to learn, ask, and grow.

A place to take ownership of your practice — on your terms.

Some sessions are free. Others are pay-what-you-can.

All are built with freelancers and independent artists in mind.

Spark Sessions exists to keep the spark alive — and fuel the people who keep culture moving.