2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Join Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Millikin University for the second annual SCALE conference, designed to help student creatives and artists learn the skills and knowledge they need to launch and manage successful entrepreneurial careers.
February 28th - March 1st, 2025
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
SCALE will feature speakers and panelists who are experts in their fields, as well as networking opportunities for students and faculty to connect with each other and the arts entrepreneurship community.
Example topics:
This year, the SCALE Conference will run simultaneously alongside the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (SAEE) Conference. See the SAEE website for more details.
February 28th - March 1st, 2025
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
SCALE will feature speakers and panelists who are experts in their fields, as well as networking opportunities for students and faculty to connect with each other and the arts entrepreneurship community.
Example topics:
- Making it official: Find out how to start a legal business entity and get the required licenses and permits.
- Legal considerations: Learn about the legal aspects of running a creative business, including contracts, intellectual property, and work for hire.
- Financial planning: Get tips on how to budget, keep books, and pay your taxes. Learn about retirement savings and other financial planning strategies for creatives.
- Branding and marketing: Develop a strong brand for yourself and your business and learn how to market your products and services effectively.
- Pricing: Learn how to set prices for your products and services that are both fair and profitable.
- Unions: Learn about the benefits of joining a union and how to get involved.
- Health and wellness: Take care of your physical and mental health so you can sustain your entrepreneurial career.
This year, the SCALE Conference will run simultaneously alongside the Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (SAEE) Conference. See the SAEE website for more details.