Arts Management: Connecting arts and audiences
Arts Management is an interdisciplinary program drawing upon business, communication and fine arts to prepare students for interesting careers in cultural organizations or businesses. Students can earn a minor or a certificate in Arts Management. Students learn the duties and skills required of managers and administrators of visual and performing arts groups through lectures, readings, case studies, guest speakers and community-based learning projects for local arts groups. Topics covered in arts management courses include:
- the structure of organizations,
- planning
- programming
- staffing
- budgeting
- marketing
- fund-raising
- board development
- volunteer management
- media relations
- audience development
- the role of the arts in society
