Arts Administration B.A.

Arts Administration discontinued the declaration of this major for current and incoming students at the end of spring 2023. Interested students are encouraged to explore the Interdisciplinary Studies-Individualized track or Cultural Entrepreneurship majors.

This degree provides preparation for students seeking careers in the administration and management of arts programs, organizations, foundations, and arts-related industries and companies. Arts administrators are responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operations of an organization as well as implementing goals and strategies that fulfill a specific mission or underlying philosophy.

Arts organizations include non-profits such as dance companies, theaters, museums, symphony orchestras, cultural centers, and arts training schools; all ranging in size and geographic region. Related for-profit industries include art galleries, touring companies, and performance venues. Duties of an arts administrator may include staff management, marketing oversight, budget management, public relations and cross-sector collaboration, fundraising and grant writing, program development and assessment, board development, and arts advocacy.

Coursework combines business management, marketing, and administration both in business and the arts with experiences in arts practice. Additional coursework within the collegiate unit prepares students for the specific field of leadership in organizations for the arts.