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
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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!
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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.
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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
