Arts Administration

Mulvaney, Professor of Art; Colwell-Waber, Professor of Dance; Rodgers, Professor of Theatre; Grimes-Droessler, Assistant Professor of Music

The Arts Administration minor is an interdisciplinary program that complements any arts major as well as majors in many other fields. Core classes in this program of study provide foundational skills and knowledge, while elective choices are geared toward the student’s professional interests. Applied knowledge is developed via an internship and/or a practica course.

Through the Arts Administration minor, students will acquire the following knowledge, skills and dispositions:

• An ability to advocate for the value of the arts
• Knowledge of foundational concepts of business practices for non-profit arts organizations
• Knowledge of foundational concepts and/or historical origins of at least one arts discipline
• Skills in office and budget management and communication using a variety of media
• Critically thinking about the artistic process and the presentation of artistic works

This is an interdisciplinary minor. Students seeking academic advising should contact their advisor or Academic Advising.