Arts Management

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Arts Management is widely considered the financial and administrative stewardship of artists and their works, but what exactly does Arts Management encompass? This course introduces successful arts management practices, highlighting a range of organizational models, ranging from socially-engaged performance companies, to established non-profit theaters in the DC area, as well as presenting organizations and more commercial artistic enterprises. Through a combination of case studies and practical exercises, students will be introduced to a variety of mission/artistic statements, and will learn hands-on the fundamentals of Producing (budgeting and managing a project, fulfilling contracts, creating a marketing plan) and Development (audience engagement, fundraising, and grant writing.) Guest speakers from a range of regional and national arts organizations round out the course experience, providing windows into the depth of career opportunities in the field. Students from all disciplines welcome and encouraged.