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11:30 AM – 12:05 PM | Do you have a story to tell, enjoy collaborating on creative projects, or just love the thought of working on a film? This session offers a chance to hear from three local artists who have forged their own path in the Washington film scene and built careers on their own terms.

11:30 AM – 12:05 PM | This fast-paced session will feature five Teaching Artists representing five disciplines (music, theatre, visual arts, dance, and media). Each TA will have 5 minutes and 5 slides to discuss and share their professional and creative journey. They will conclude with a short and accessible prompt connected to their discipline or practice.

11:30 AM – 12:05 PM | With one of the American Federation of Musicians simple contracts, just about any work a musician does can be covered by a contract! Join President Nate Omdal and organizers Joel Johnson and Kelly Clingan as they explain how to access and fill out a couple of very simple forms, and make sure that any gigs or recording that you do is safe and protected. The presentation will include an opportunity to see what you’d need to be looking out for and a step by step guide to completing everything that you’d need to do.

11:30 AM – 12:05 PM | With so many parts to play including stagehands, front of house workers, hair and makeup artists, camera operators, designers, animators, and more; we have something for everybody. From live theater to sports broadcasting, concerts, movies, and trade shows; we are the more than 170,000 entertainment industry professionals across the United States and Canada making it all come to life. We are thrilled to have you with us. Stronger together—we invite you to join our journey.

11:30 AM – 12:05 PM | Go behind the scenes at Seattle Art Museum to discover the different departments and careers that bring a museum to life. Through a hands-on group activity, step into a museum role, solve problems with your team, and see how your ideas contribute to a shared project.

12:05 PM – 12:20 PM

12:20 PM – 12:55 PM | Follow the journey of a song from its first spark, all the way to the dance floor. Hear from an artist, a DJ and other industry insiders about the creative process and the many careers that help music reach an audience.

12:20 PM – 12:55 PM | How do you turn a creative passion into a business? Hear from local entrepreneurs about how they got started, developed their ideas and brands, and navigated risk along the way. Get an honest look at what it takes to build a sustainable business and a community around what you love.

12:20 PM – 12:55 PM | What does it take to build a career behind the mic? Hear from voices in music, sports, and media about how they got started, how broadcasting is evolving, and the skills they use to connect with audiences. Explore the creativity, preparation, and personality that go into bringing a story, a song, or a game to life.

12:20 PM – 12:55 PM | With one of the American Federation of Musicians simple contracts, just about any work a musician does can be covered by a contract! Join President Nate Omdal and organizers Joel Johnson and Kelly Clingan as they explain how to access and fill out a couple of very simple forms, and make sure that any gigs or recording that you do is safe and protected. The presentation will include an opportunity to see what you’d need to be looking out for and a step by step guide to completing everything that you’d need to do.