The Art of Possibility: Creativity, Courage, and Change in Arts Entrepreneurship Education

11th Annual SAEE Conference - March 26-28, 2026

The Art of Possibility: Creativity, Courage, and Change in Arts Entrepreneurship Education will aim to:

• Spotlight the increasingly complex intersections among creatives, education, and innovation

• Unlock new potential to ignite creative imagination, recasting, and business ideas

• Challenge the nature of arts entrepreneurship today.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS:

We welcome submissions from educators, researchers, and practitioners in visual, performing, literary, and media arts on the following tracks:

1. Research and Impact - This track is dedicated to case studies, empirical research, and data-driven impact assessment. It invites presentations that explore the outcomes of arts entrepreneurship education. 

2. Innovative Curriculum and Programs - This track focuses on innovative curriculum designs, teaching methods, and/or programs integrating arts, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Topics may include interdisciplinary curriculum models that merge arts and business, experiential and project-based learning, entrepreneurial skill-building, and strategies for building adaptable, resilient career paths for students.

3. Emerging Technologies - This track delves into the role of technology and innovation in transforming arts entrepreneurship. Submissions in this track should address how emerging tools and technologies like AI and machine learning, digital platforms, AR/VR, and new business models are reshaping artistic practices, enhancing audience reach, and creating sustainable income streams for artists.

4. Community Engagement - This track explores how academia, industry, and community organizations foster social impact and community support in and through the arts.. Topics may cover community-based projects, arts-focused social initiatives, and partnerships that enhance or inform arts entrepreneurship education and cultural development.

Submission Guidelines:

• Proposal Format: Abstracts of a minimum of 350 words up to 1200 words

• Submission Types: Individual presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and roundtables. You can request a full session (50 minutes) or a half session (25 minutes)

• Submission Deadline: 11:59 pm CST Monday, December 1, 2025

• Check the box to indicate whether or not you are interested in competing for an award (Research and Impact and Curriculum and Programs tracks only)

Abstract Guidelines:

When preparing your abstract, please include the following elements to help reviewers understand your proposal’s relevance and impact. Abstracts are limited to 1200 words.

• Purpose and Objectives (300 words max): 

• Clearly state the primary focus of your presentation, workshop, or panel, including the track you are submitting to and the main objectives or questions your proposal addresses.

• Content and Approach (300 words max): 

• Briefly describe the content, key themes, or research findings you will present. Include specific methods, practices, or frameworks you use, particularly if they are innovative or interdisciplinary.

• Outcomes and Impact (300 words max): 

• Summarize the expected outcomes or impact of your session, including insights, skills, or takeaways for attendees. For research-based presentations, include anticipated or demonstrated results relevant to arts entrepreneurship education.

• Engagement Strategy (300 words max): 

• If applicable, describe how you plan to engage participants actively and foster interaction during your session.

• Briefly describe the content, key themes, or research findings you will present. Include specific methods, practices, or frameworks you use, particularly if they are innovative or interdisciplinary.