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What is Arts Administration?
Arts Administration is a field of study that provides graduates with the tools to create, develop, facilitate and evaluate arts and cultural programs and organizations. The field was established in response to an ever-growing demand for leadership and organizational acumen within arts and cultural organizations. Arts administrators bridge the artistic world and creative industries with applied managerial, financial, and programmatic skills.
Frequently asked Questions
An education in arts administration can serve as the conduit to a wide variety of career paths. As this innovative field continues to evolve, new career options are surfacing and a wider array of employers are seeking to hire creatives. This list is intended to serve as a general guide to potential careers and employers for the field of arts administration.
Our directory of academic programs in arts administration includes over 100 programs across the globe. Filter or search by keyword to find opportunities that fit your needs — from undergraduate and graduate degree programs to certificates and even online offerings. No one program is right for everyone, so take the time to learn about and compare schools, get to know the faculty, consider the kinds of career and training opportunities that you might find nearby, and find out what alumni from these programs have achieved as you explore the possibilities.
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2025 Wallace Research
This year, the Wallace Foundation announced the publication of two new youth arts reports: Well-being and Well-becoming Through the Arts: A Picture of Mattering for Youth of Color and Stitching […]
Membership Testimonial | Albert Martínez, Individual Member
What initially drew you to AAAE? Albert Martínez, Strategy and Planning Manager at the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, explains what initially drew him to the Association of Arts Administration Educators: [...]
Membership Testimonial | Alain Zedrick Camiling, International Member
Have you collaborated with other members or found mentorship through AAAE? Alain Zedrick Camiling, Chair, BA Creative Industries Management (formerly Arts Management), De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde [...]
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