Move Your Art Business Forward With SEA's COVID-19 Artist Series

Self Employment in the Arts (SEA) presents a new virtual series featuring many of the amazing presenters seen previously at the SEA Annual Conference. Each Monday and Thursday evening (with the exception of July 16) at 7:00 p.m. (Central), a different guest speaker will talk about how their career has been affected by COVID-19 and, more importantly, how they are moving their art business forward during these uncertain times. Several speakers will also be talking about the mental health aspects and strategies that have helped them over the last several months.

In addition, most presenters will be offering a follow-up 1-hour small group chat via Zoom. This chat will be limited to only 10 guests and a small monetary fee of $20 will be solicited. Each of the featured presenters have volunteered so much to SEA over the years and this is a small way that SEA can help support them during these times.

Details:

Where: Facebook Live via SEA’s Facebook Page
When: Almost every Monday & Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (Central) starting June 22

Line-Up:

June 22 – John McDavitt | Visual Artist, Illustrator, & Product Designer
John will be available for a small group chat immediately following the interview. Reserve your spot now!

June 25 – Edward Wimp | Attorney, Author, & Music Manager
Ed will be available for a small group chat immediately following the interview. Reserve your spot now!

June 29 – Dr. Greta Pope | Music Business Expert
Greta will be available for a small group chat immediately following the interview. Reserve your spot now!

July 2 – Jane Rubietta | Author & Speaker
Jane’s session will focus on mental health. She will be available for a small group chat. More details coming soon.

July 6 – Isabelle Rizo | Artist, Author, Storyteller, & Technology Consultant
Isabelle will be available for a small group chat. More details coming soon.

July 9 – Kim Witte | Media Producer & SFX Makeup Artist
Kim will be available for a small group chat. More details coming soon.

July 13 – Joe Bianco | Voiceover Artist
Joe will be available for a small group chat. More details coming soon.

July 20 – Jeffrey Ross | Commercial Photographer & Graphic Designer
Jeffrey will be available for a small group chat. More details coming soon.

July 23 – Denise Laurin | Visual Artist
Denise will be discussing mental health strategies. She will be available for a small group chat. More details coming soon.

July 27 – Leanna Lee | Content Writer for Small Business Owners
Leanna will be available for a small group chat. More details coming soon.

These are FREE interviews on Facebook Live. Recordings will be available on SEA’s Youtube channel.

SEA is funded in part by grants from The Coleman Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council, a state art agency. This series is being presented in collaboration with North Central College’s Enactus team.