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SEA 2025 Schedule
We are excited to return to hosting an in-person event! A detailed list of presenters and speakers will be available in early November. In the meantime, check out some of the highlights by discipline (speakers and sessions subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.)
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Performing Arts (Coming Soon!)
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About this Event:
The SEA Conference is focused on providing emerging creatives with the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an artist. Our model and focus has always been around the idea of for artist by artist with the majority of the presentations being led by working creative professionals and industry leaders within the arts community.
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Location:
North Central College
Larrance Academic Center
309 E. School Street
Naperville, IL 60540
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Tentative Schedule At-A-Glance (all times listed are Central):
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Saturday, November 15th​
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9 AM Check-In Opens | Coffee Cart & Networking
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11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Sessions
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12:30 - 1:45 PM Lunch
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2 - 5:30 PM Sessions
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Sunday, November 16th
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9 - 9:45 AM Breakfast | Small Group Discussions
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10:00 AM - 12:15 PM Sessions
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12:-30 - 1:30 PM Lunch
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1:45 - 3 PM Sessions
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​​Sponsors & Collaborators:
This event is being made possible through the support of North Central College and grants from The Coleman Foundation and The John E. and Jeanne T. Hughes Charitable Foundation. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Additional support provided by The Colbeth Family, Dr. Gary Ernst, Gary Vaughan, and other private donors. In-Kind support is provided by Blick Art Materials and Quality Logo Products. SEA is hosted in part by The Coffee Lab at North Central College, NCC Enactus, and NCC Draw Club. To learn how you can support SEA, click here.
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