SlideShare a Scribd company logo
Arts administration, also called arts management, is a field of study that provides graduates with the tools to create, develop, facilitate and evaluate
arts and cultural programs and organizations. The arts administration field was established in response to an ever-growing demand for leadership
and organizational acumen within arts and cultural organizations. Arts administrators bridge the worlds of performing and visual arts with applied
managerial, financial, and programmatic skills. Keywords: arts management, arts administration, arts leadership, arts entrepreneurship, cultural
policy, creative industries management, cultural management
IS THIS A “NON-PROFIT THING”?
It can be. But it can also be for-profit…orboth! For-profit organizations
are created to generate a profit, aka make more money thanthey spend.
Non-profit, or not-for-profit organizations are mission-driven
charitable entities that serve the public good, whose profit (surplus)
goes directly back into the organization for programs/services. Non-
profits do not have owners and are governed by a board of directors.
Some organizations, such as social enterprises, may have hybrid
for/non-profit business models.
BUT WHAT ABOUT SALARY?
If you think people in the arts are always broke, that’s actually not the
case at all. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, the
nonprofit arts sector generates $135 billion for the economy which has
lead to 4.1 million jobs. The United States Bureau of Statistics found
that in performing arts companies, for example, arts administrators on
average have salaries in the mid-five figures. A February 2016
snapshot from idealist.org, a leading job database for nonprofit
organizations, showed 882 available arts administration jobs in the
United States. 	
The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) is a great resource for anyone interested in arts administration education. With online
information such as a database of universities around the world with programs of studies for arts management and the creative industries,
prospective students will have no trouble finding a variety of programs and schools to explore. AAAE’s resources are the perfect starting point to
discover more about this challenging and rewarding career path. You can visit AAAE at www.artsadministration.org. Check out AAAE’s affiliated
organizations ANCER/Asian Network of Cultural Education and Research & ENCTAC/European Network of Cultural Administration Training Centers.
While you’re at it, explore arts service organizations like Theatre Communications Group, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Americans for
the Arts, League of American Orchestras, Opera America, American Alliance of Museums, and Dance/USA.
BUT WHERE DO ARTS
ADMINISTRATORS WORK?
Lots of places! How about…
the worlds of performing and visual
COPYRIGHT © AAAE 2016
the worlds of performing and visual arts
	
SO WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT HERE?
Lots of places! How about…the worldsand
AND WHAT DO THEY DO?
Lots of things! How about…
SOUNDS PRETTY COOL, ACTUALLY. HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?
Lots of places! How about…the worldsand visual arts with applied
ARTSADMINISTRATION
	
museums
artist residencies
orchestras
theater companies
opera companies
the worlds of
think tanks
galleries
foundations
dance companies
cultural ministries
the worlds of
grantmakers
festivals
arts councils
presenters
arts ed centers
the worlds of
marketing
management
programming
operations
cultural policy
patron services
community arts
	
education/outreach
fundraising
research/analysis
consulting
production
finance
advocacy

More Related Content

Similar to ARTS ADMINISTRATION One-Sheet

Master's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance Company
Master's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance CompanyMaster's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance Company
Master's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance Company
Ellen S. Shadle
 
Long Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the Arts
Long Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the ArtsLong Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the Arts
Long Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the Arts
Chelsea Casanave
 
Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities
Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities
Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities
vsaartstn
 
Art Mix
Art MixArt Mix
The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community
Apersaud824
 
Community Management: Operations
Community Management: OperationsCommunity Management: Operations
Community Management: Operations
Justin Fenwick
 
The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community
Samantha Christine
 
Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis  Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis
TevinGreen1
 
Lisa Yancey Published Statement
Lisa Yancey Published StatementLisa Yancey Published Statement
Lisa Yancey Published Statement
Lisa Yancey
 
How To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 Supporting
How To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 SupportingHow To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 Supporting
How To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 Supporting
Cyndi Ruppel
 
So, What Do You Do?
So, What Do You Do?So, What Do You Do?
So, What Do You Do?
carey7pitts6
 
Roshni 2014
Roshni 2014Roshni 2014
Roshni 2014
Mohammed Naseef
 
Union Organizations you should know about
Union Organizations you should know aboutUnion Organizations you should know about
Union Organizations you should know about
ErickAlmaraz1
 
Engaaing audiences
Engaaing audiencesEngaaing audiences
Engaaing audiences
Dr Lendy Spires
 
Engaaing audiences
Engaaing audiencesEngaaing audiences
Engaaing audiences
Dr Lendy Spires
 
The role of_grassroots_arts_in_communities
The role of_grassroots_arts_in_communitiesThe role of_grassroots_arts_in_communities
The role of_grassroots_arts_in_communities
Third Sector Research Centre
 
2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final
2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final
2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
 
Strategic Thinking for Strategic Planning
Strategic Thinking for Strategic PlanningStrategic Thinking for Strategic Planning
Strategic Thinking for Strategic Planning
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
 
Strategic thinking for strategic planning
Strategic thinking for strategic planningStrategic thinking for strategic planning
Strategic thinking for strategic planning
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
 
An Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts Organisations
An Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts OrganisationsAn Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts Organisations
An Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts Organisations
Maria Perkins
 

Similar to ARTS ADMINISTRATION One-Sheet (20)

Master's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance Company
Master's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance CompanyMaster's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance Company
Master's Thesis - 100 Years of the American Modern Dance Company
 
Long Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the Arts
Long Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the ArtsLong Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the Arts
Long Term Economic Growth and Sustainability by Investing in the Arts
 
Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities
Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities
Arts Expedition Webinar 2: Career Possibilities
 
Art Mix
Art MixArt Mix
Art Mix
 
The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community
 
Community Management: Operations
Community Management: OperationsCommunity Management: Operations
Community Management: Operations
 
The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community The lack of funding for the arts in community
The lack of funding for the arts in community
 
Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis  Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis
 
Lisa Yancey Published Statement
Lisa Yancey Published StatementLisa Yancey Published Statement
Lisa Yancey Published Statement
 
How To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 Supporting
How To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 SupportingHow To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 Supporting
How To Write An Essay Video Lecture With 4 Supporting
 
So, What Do You Do?
So, What Do You Do?So, What Do You Do?
So, What Do You Do?
 
Roshni 2014
Roshni 2014Roshni 2014
Roshni 2014
 
Union Organizations you should know about
Union Organizations you should know aboutUnion Organizations you should know about
Union Organizations you should know about
 
Engaaing audiences
Engaaing audiencesEngaaing audiences
Engaaing audiences
 
Engaaing audiences
Engaaing audiencesEngaaing audiences
Engaaing audiences
 
The role of_grassroots_arts_in_communities
The role of_grassroots_arts_in_communitiesThe role of_grassroots_arts_in_communities
The role of_grassroots_arts_in_communities
 
2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final
2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final
2014 state of arts humanities montgomery county final
 
Strategic Thinking for Strategic Planning
Strategic Thinking for Strategic PlanningStrategic Thinking for Strategic Planning
Strategic Thinking for Strategic Planning
 
Strategic thinking for strategic planning
Strategic thinking for strategic planningStrategic thinking for strategic planning
Strategic thinking for strategic planning
 
An Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts Organisations
An Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts OrganisationsAn Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts Organisations
An Inquiry Into Commercial Factors Relating To Non-Profit Arts Organisations
 

More from Kelsey Ford

Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2
Kelsey Ford
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2Kelsey Ford
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2
Kelsey Ford
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8
Kelsey Ford
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7Kelsey Ford
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5Kelsey Ford
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6
Kelsey Ford
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2
Kelsey Ford
 

More from Kelsey Ford (8)

Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 2-2
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 1-2
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 4-2
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 8
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 7
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 5
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 6
 
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2
Kelsey Ford Portfolio 3-2
 

ARTS ADMINISTRATION One-Sheet

  • 1. Arts administration, also called arts management, is a field of study that provides graduates with the tools to create, develop, facilitate and evaluate arts and cultural programs and organizations. The arts administration field was established in response to an ever-growing demand for leadership and organizational acumen within arts and cultural organizations. Arts administrators bridge the worlds of performing and visual arts with applied managerial, financial, and programmatic skills. Keywords: arts management, arts administration, arts leadership, arts entrepreneurship, cultural policy, creative industries management, cultural management IS THIS A “NON-PROFIT THING”? It can be. But it can also be for-profit…orboth! For-profit organizations are created to generate a profit, aka make more money thanthey spend. Non-profit, or not-for-profit organizations are mission-driven charitable entities that serve the public good, whose profit (surplus) goes directly back into the organization for programs/services. Non- profits do not have owners and are governed by a board of directors. Some organizations, such as social enterprises, may have hybrid for/non-profit business models. BUT WHAT ABOUT SALARY? If you think people in the arts are always broke, that’s actually not the case at all. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, the nonprofit arts sector generates $135 billion for the economy which has lead to 4.1 million jobs. The United States Bureau of Statistics found that in performing arts companies, for example, arts administrators on average have salaries in the mid-five figures. A February 2016 snapshot from idealist.org, a leading job database for nonprofit organizations, showed 882 available arts administration jobs in the United States. The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) is a great resource for anyone interested in arts administration education. With online information such as a database of universities around the world with programs of studies for arts management and the creative industries, prospective students will have no trouble finding a variety of programs and schools to explore. AAAE’s resources are the perfect starting point to discover more about this challenging and rewarding career path. You can visit AAAE at www.artsadministration.org. Check out AAAE’s affiliated organizations ANCER/Asian Network of Cultural Education and Research & ENCTAC/European Network of Cultural Administration Training Centers. While you’re at it, explore arts service organizations like Theatre Communications Group, Association of Performing Arts Presenters, Americans for the Arts, League of American Orchestras, Opera America, American Alliance of Museums, and Dance/USA. BUT WHERE DO ARTS ADMINISTRATORS WORK? Lots of places! How about… the worlds of performing and visual COPYRIGHT © AAAE 2016 the worlds of performing and visual arts SO WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT HERE? Lots of places! How about…the worldsand AND WHAT DO THEY DO? Lots of things! How about… SOUNDS PRETTY COOL, ACTUALLY. HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE? Lots of places! How about…the worldsand visual arts with applied ARTSADMINISTRATION museums artist residencies orchestras theater companies opera companies the worlds of think tanks galleries foundations dance companies cultural ministries the worlds of grantmakers festivals arts councils presenters arts ed centers the worlds of marketing management programming operations cultural policy patron services community arts education/outreach fundraising research/analysis consulting production finance advocacy