ABOUT: Are you looking to connect with SEA's best experts? Now you can book their time 1-1 for as little as $25! Our platform is under renovation, but you can still book a 1-1 session by emailing us at info@selfemploymentinthearts.com. Just let us know who you would like a mentoring sessions with, and we'll take it from there.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts - Music, Theater, Dance
SESSION TYPES:
Whether you're looking for career advice or feedback on a demo tape, portfolio, artist statement, audition tape, or manuscript; we've got you covered.
1-1 Video Sessions
Connect via video to prep for your audition, get career coaching on how to set your artistic goals and growth, talk through your pricing structure and more!
Audio/Video Feedback
Got a funny podcast, new demo tape, or have a video performance you want feedback on? Upload your audio or video file and receive notes/feedback from one of our experts.
Document Feedback
Need feedback on your portfolio, artist statement, manuscript, or other written document? Send it over and let our experts provide feedback.
General Mentor Area: Music
Specialties: Booking live music during a pandemic, How to jump start playing live shows, Venue/artist relationships.
General Mentor Areas:
Music, Theater, Business Support and Arts Entrepreneurship
Specialties: Entrepreneurship, Self-promotion and Networking, Virtual Business Organization, Non-profit Administration, Professional Performance
Singer/Songwriter, Entrepreneur, Blogger,
Author, and Personal Development Coach
Jonelle Carter
Sean Flanigan
Director of Music Entrepreneurship Studies, Colorado Mesa University
General Mentor Area: Media Arts
Specialties: Career strategy, resume, film feedback and review
General Mentor Area: Visual Arts
Specialties: Portfolio development, writing artist statements and bios, website development
Amen Jafri
Denise Laurin
Documentary Filmmaker
and Personal Branding Consultant
Artist, Educator, and Art Historian
Living Creatively, Founder
General Mentor Area: Visual Arts
Specialties: Getting Started, Working with Clients, Freelance / Independent Contracting, Storytelling
Musician & Motivational Speaker
General Mentor Area: Performing Arts
Specialties: Marketing, Violin, Djaying
John McDavitt
Designer, Illustrator, Sculptor, Muralist,
Educator, and Speaker
Rodney Page
Singer & Entertainer
General Mentor Area: Music
Specialties: Music Business, Performance Anxiety, Email marketing, Building Your Own Show
Art Director & Graphic Designer
General Mentor Area: Visual Arts / Media Arts
Specialties: Portfolio Development, Resume Reviews, Graphic Design Tips, Marketing & Branding
Dr. Greta Pope
Catherine Ross
Media & Content Creator
General Mentor Area: Digital & Media Arts
Specialties: Video production, YouTube monetization, Blogging, and Sponsorship
Commercial Photographer
General Mentor Area: Visual & Media Arts - Photography
Specialties: Portfolio Development, Resume Reviews, Working with Clients, Commercial Photography
Steve Rogers
Jeffrey Ross
Chair, Theatre Department
Columbia College Chicago
General Mentor Area: Theater
Specialties: Audition Prep for Actors, TV/Film Auditions, Theatre Auditions, Headshot/Resume Work for Actors
Actor | Professional Stuntman & Coordinator
General Mentor Area: Theater / Media Arts
Specialties: Audition Prep(self-tapes), Acting Career advice, theater, Film/Tv production jobs(How to get started), How to maintain work in film/tv production.
Carin Silkaitis
Phil Tyler
Fine Artist
General Mentor Area: Visual Arts / Business Support
Specialties: Business planning, Marketing and Branding, Writing (artist statements, marketing text, etc.), Pricing, Website design
Mental Health Speaker
General Mentor Area: Business Support
Specialties: Professional Speaking,Networking, Marketing, Maximizing Revenue
