Exploring the alchemy of the creative impulse and the entrepreneurial spirit, SVA alumni discuss the spectrum—from frustration to triumph—of their experiences working independently in cooking and culinary arts; film; fine arts; graphic design; product design; publishing; video and new media; and web, app and game design.
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