Introduces the historical development of arts management through a survey of patronage, artist/manager, nonprofit and commercial management systems. Lectures and readings will concentrate on the major areas of interest for marketing and fiscal management of individual and collective artists.

Explores functional elements of arts and culture organizations with emphasis on strategic planning and organizations' fit in the arts ecosystem. An in-depth study of arts management focusing on topics including planning, organizational identity, environmental analysis, strategy development, marketing, human resources, financial planning, fundraising and control systems. Focus will be on the strategic management process and organizational innovation in the context of the contemporary arts environment.

Explores functional elements of arts and culture organizations with emphasis on strategic planning and organizations' fit in the arts ecosystem. An in-depth study of arts management focusing on topics including planning, organizational identity, environmental analysis, strategy development, marketing, human resources, financial planning, fundraising and control systems. Focus will be on the strategic management process and organizational innovation in the context of the contemporary arts environment.

Examines the fundamentals of marketing theory and its application in arts and culture management. Topics include marketing mix; situational analysis; segmentation, branding; the 4 P's, publicity; Internet, social media, and database marketing; and marketing plan implementation and control. This course will examine theory and then directly apply concepts in the development of personal branding tools and in the generation of comprehensive marketing for a local arts or culture organization.

Explores and examines the major elements of financial accounting in a typical arts or culture organization. With a focus on non-profit finance, students will learn to perform basic accounting tasks, prepare and analyze financial statements, implement an effective financial control system, use financial information as part of organizational decision making, develop a mission-driven budget, and understand professional accounting standards.

Studies a specific aspect of arts management designed to provide applied studies in arts management analysis, communication, legal issues, marketing, finance, performing arts management, museum studies, artist entrepreneurship, community engagement, community arts & education, arts & culture policy, arts advocacy or other arts management related content. Content identified by subtitle.

Prepares students for writing in the arts and culture for a variety of contexts and audiences. The class will be run in a seminar format where students experience and engage in writing, analyzing, and drafting processes exploring a range of methods of communicating effectively and disseminating information about the arts and about their role in the arts. Students will develop a portfolio of writing (philosophy statement, bio, resume, cover letter, press release, blog entries, reviews, interviews, etc.)

Introduces the techniques in grant research and technical and contextual writing skills for grants in the arts. Examines government and private sources of art funding and fund raising techniques for arts and culture organizations.

Explores the operation of the art museum as a means to introduce the student to various aspects of the museum profession. Field trips to area museums and experience with the research and mounting of a didactic display highlight the study.

Examines issues particular to the management of performance artists. Focuses on contracts, legal issues, union representation, artistic freedom, promotion and marketing. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and negotiation with the individual artist.

Explores the work of artist educators in and out-of-school contexts, develops skills to identify learning objectives for their work, documents educational work, and increases the potency of marketing and descriptive material.

Explores the work of artist educators in and out of school contexts; develops skills to identify learning objectives for their work; documents educational work; increases the potency of marketing and descriptive material.

Introduces the skills and techniques specific to individual fine arts businesses with an emphasis on applied work, peer critique and the development and/or refinement of a comprehensive portfolio of fine arts business tools. Topics to include strategic planning, marketing, financial record keeping, budgeting, taxes, time management, grant writing, legal issues, business structure and integrated technology use.

Investigates the role of research in advancing arts and culture. Students will learn how to read and make sense of research studies in arts and culture. Students engage in research activities moving from designing a research question and conducting a literature review to designing instruments to collect data. Students explore strategies for analyzing data and consider implications for promising practices in the field. Students participate in research on a community-based project.

Studies the theories of human motivation and leadership and adaptation of these theories to programs in arts and culture organizations. Students will probe concepts of authority and delegation and analyze leadership styles. Students will also explore concepts of and develop skills in managing effective work teams, time management, hiring and supervision, and board relations.

Introduces students to the basic legal issues encountered in arts and culture management. Students will cover the concepts of intellectual property, contracts and business structure. Current legal issues facing the industry will be addressed with a focus on the impacts of the digital age.

Studies in depth a specific aspect of arts management designed to provide advanced work in arts management analysis, communication, legal issues and marketing. Primarily for arts management students in the junior and senior year. Content identified by subtitle.

An advanced level of museum study which includes management and exhibition.

Focuses on practical and applied experience in performing arts management. Students will examine presenting from all angles including curatorial methods and current trends in performing arts. Course uses practical and real life examples of organizing an actual festival including marketing, budgeting, production, curating and audience development.

Explores intersections between creative process, social activism and cross-sector work in community contexts. Students consider how artists, arts and culture managers, and community leaders work to catalyze communities through engagement in the arts and culture. Students investigate examples of projects and organizations that have successfully used arts and culture to address issues by sparking successful community dialogue.

Provides senior students majoring in Arts Management with an opportunity and framework to reflect on their past work in the major and the wider liberal arts as well as look forward to opportunities and challenges after graduation. Completion of a personal strategic plan will be an essential component. Students will work with the instructor, career service professionals, and alumni to understand career and graduate school possibilities and prepare strategies and tools for success.

Study arts management teaching methods, supervise academic class presentations, assist with study sessions and tutorials, attend all classes, final paper and other duties negotiated with course instructor. Must have completed a minimum of four (4) courses in the major, have a 3.0 overall GPA or better, and a B+ or better in the course. This course can be taken for either Pass/Fail or traditional letter grading.

Open to juniors and seniors who wish to read in a specific area or pursue a project or topic in depth under the direction of a faculty member. Frequent conferences with the advisor are required.

Provides opportunities in a variety of arts and culture organizations to gain practical experience and develop skills in applying arts and culture theories in management, marketing, finance, development, community engagement, education and program administration. Includes accompanying classroom session to integrate field and classroom learning. Enrollment requires individual application and permission of the department.