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

The 2026 Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education Annual Conference aims to provide a platform for educators, students, artists, and entrepreneurs to come together to exchange ideas, gain new insights, and foster collaborations in the field of arts entrepreneurship education.

This conference will serve as a space for attendees to engage in thought-provoking discussions, attend informative workshops, and network with like-minded individuals. The primary goal of the conference is to promote and advance the field of arts entrepreneurship education. By bringing together a diverse group of participants, including experienced professionals and emerging leaders in the arts and business sectors, we hope to facilitate the sharing of best practices and innovative strategies for teaching entrepreneurship in the arts.

With the increasing demand for creative and entrepreneurial skills in various industries, arts entrepreneurs and educators must stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the field. The 2026 Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education Annual Conference will provide a platform to address these topics and explore ways to incorporate them into arts entrepreneurship education. Furthermore, we aim to foster a community of like-minded individuals passionate about supporting the next generation of arts entrepreneurs.

Through networking events and interactive sessions, attendees can connect with peers and form collaborations that can lead to new opportunities and partnerships. Finally, the conference aims to inspire and empower attendees to embrace and promote the importance of arts entrepreneurship education. By showcasing successful case studies and stories, we hope to motivate and equip individuals to incorporate entrepreneurship into their arts education curriculum and to advocate for its importance in the broader education landscape.

We invite all attendees to join us in our mission to advance the field of arts entrepreneurship education and shape the future of the arts economy.

Hotel

The preferred hotel for the conference is the Aloft - Tallahassee Downtown. A conference reservation link (including a conference block discount) is coming soon. 

Travel

Getting to Tallahassee

Via Air:

• Tallahassee is serviced by Tallahassee International Airport, (TLH) which is located just over 6 miles away from the conference location and conference hotel.
• TLH is serviced by American Airlines (via Charlotte, Dallas Ft. Worth, Miami, and Washington, D.C.) and Delta Airlines (via Atlanta).

Via Rail:

• Tallahassee is not directly serviced by Amtrak. The closest Amtrak station is in Gainesville, FL, 128 miles away.

Via Bus: 

• Greyhound services Tallahassee via the C.K. Steele Plaza, downtown. This location is across the street from the conference hotel.

Via Car:

• Tallahassee is connected by I-10 (a major East-West interstate) to I-75 and I-85/I-65 both directly and via the US highway system.

Within Tallahassee

• Within Tallahassee itself, the StarMetro is the public transportation service for the city. 
• Additionally, Florida State University partners with numerous bus systems across its campuses. 

Please use this link to request a Letter of Support for your attendance at this year's conference.