October 18 - Campus Commons 

Value Creation in Entrepreneurship

10:00-10:50 AM, Rehearsal Hall 

Dr. Dalong Ma 

Entrepreneurship is about transforming creativity into meaningful products, services, and experiences that generate economic, social, and cultural value. This talk will show art students how to recognize opportunities and create impact that goes beyond financial profit.

Organizing for Entrepreneurship

11:00-11:50 PM, Rehearsal Hall

Dr. Dalong Ma 

Great ideas need structure to grow—organization helps artists turn inspiration into entrepreneurial outcomes. This session explores how to manage resources, build teams, and design processes while maintaining creative freedom.

Lunch & Resume/Portfolio Review with PVA Faculty

12:00-12:30  Rehearsal Hall 

 Job Search and Interview Process with PVA Faculty Panel

12:30-1:00 Rehearsal Hall

Demands for the Visual Industry

1:00-1:50 PM, Room 2200

Dr. Anna Ursyn

This presentation summarizes what major companies, such as Autodesk, SONY, and Disney, expect from their prospective employers. Technological progress brings new expectations, aligning and going beyond technical skills. Let's find out why.

Freelance Performing 

1:00-1:50, Rehearsal Hall

Dr. Tim Feerst

This presentation explores the ins and outs of a successful freelance career in the arts!

Organization and Self-Management

1:00-1:50, Room 2201

Dr. Krissie Weimer

In this session I share a variety of practical organizational and self-management strategies for students, and ways to incorporate and practice them consistently to help reduce stress, build healthy habits, and contribute to overall wellness. 

Networking Event and Coffee

2:00-2:50 PM, Rehearsal Hall

Dr. Rand Harmon 

 Good networking leads to employment, introductions, recommendations . . . in short, opportunities for the artist-entrepreneur to book the next big gig! This workshop will introduce and practice simple techniques to “break the ice”, up your social game, and expand your network.

Building Arts Careers through Community and Culture

3:00-3:25 PM, Rehearsal Hall

Dr. Javier Vinasco 

 

“Building Arts Careers through Community and Culture” explores how artists can design sustainable careers by creating culturally relevant, community-oriented projects that expand traditional definitions of success in the arts.

Creating and Maintaining a Private Teaching Studio 

3:30-3:55 PM, Rehearsal Hall

Dr. Jason Olson 

An in-depth look at how to establish a successful teaching studio and build a career from music lessons. This presentation will cover the “why,” “where,” and “how” as it relates to getting started with your private lesson business and strategies for making it sustainable over the long term. Additional topics will also include a brief overview of small business structures, as well as tax and insurance considerations.