Verso University: Sneaker Culture: Careers, Creativity & Industry
Monday, September 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM EDT · The Westport Library · Westport, CT
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Date: Wednesday, September 23 Time: 2-3 pm Location: Remote (Zoom link will be provided) Class Details Go behind the scenes of the sneaker industry with Sean Williams and a sneaker industry professional for a conversation about sneakers, careers, and culture. Learn about the wide range of jobs that bring sneakers from concept to consumer — and explore how sneakers became a powerful force in fashion, music, sports, and popular culture. This class is open to Library patrons and CT State Community College students. About the Instructor Sean “Opus 1” Williams (also known as the SneakerVangelisT) is a multi-hyphenate creative born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He is most notably known worldwide in the sneaker world as a consultant, teacher, and exhibition curator. He has curated exhibitions in partnership with organizations such as The Mana Contemporary in New Jersey, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He has even curated a sneaker exhibition for the Congressional Sneaker Caucus on Capital Hill. Since 2013, Williams has curated or co-curated exhibitions that have been experienced by over 13 million people worldwide.
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