étude began with one mission, to create a stronger community for independent performers and creators. étude believes there are better and more sustainable practices to uplift and invigorate a new generation of artists. The solution is a company, built by and for, project-based performing artists ready to pursue professional careers in the field.

Understanding the financial strain pursuing the arts can be, especially for performing artists, étude dedicates themselves to providing the knowledge, resources, and financial opportunities creatives in the field need to find success and dependency in their creative work. étude works to uplift new and upcoming performing artists, offer them training and experience in the field, expose them to new employment opportunities, and push them to share their unique perspectives.

SESSION 2: Storytelling & Artistic Identity