Arts Administration Program

ARTS ADMINISTRATION

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THE PROGRAM Program Objectives • Train new leaders to manage arts and culture venues • Raise the standards of arts administration to a new level of social responsibility • Broaden the horizons of art educators, facilitating their interactions within arts communities • Give arts educators new management and administrative tools • Strengthen advocacy for the artists • Provide theoretical and practical preparation students whose professional objective is a career in arts administration, arts education or a combination of the two

WELCOME TO ARTS ADMINISTRATION The essence of the Program in Arts Administration at Teachers College, Columbia University lies in its carefully constructed curriculum that represents an alliance of four disciplines: • Arts • Education • Business • Law Organized in conjunction with the program of Arts and Humanities, it encourages integration of all the arts and education, while focusing on the educational role of the artist. It reflects the conviction that the long-term health of cultural institutions requires professionals with the strategic management skills, market understanding, and intimate knowledge of nonprofit management to lead arts organizations and make a positive impact on the quality of artistic life.

As you plan your future career in the arts, we hope that the information provided here will be a valuable resource to you.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about the extraordinary range of cultural and intellectual resources and professional opportunities at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Sincerely, Dr. Steven Dubin Program Coordinator, Arts Administration Program

WWW. TC.COLUMBIA.EDU/ARTSADMIN

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ADMISSION “Strong and imaginative arts

administration is essential to the future well-being of creative enterprises around the world, and the education of thoughtful and knowledgeable administrators is a crucial ingredient of that endeavor.

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General requirements for application: • A personal statement • A resume • Two letters of recommendation, • Scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record examination (GRE) • An official transcript from each college or institution you have attended Application Deadlines: Priority Decision: January 15 Regular Decision: March 15 For additional resources and to access the application form, please visit: www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions

– Judith M. Burton, Ed.D., FRSA, Program Director, Art and Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University

FINANCIAL AID

Teachers College students have access to a wide variety of different types of financial aid. Students are encouraged to work independently, as well as collaboratively with the Office of Financial Aid to explore opportunities for federal aid, scholarship, and need-based programs, including grants; there are also paid internships, part-time jobs both in the program and in the field, and a series of loans through the Office of Financial Aid. ` To learn more about the opportunities and resources available, visit: www.tc.columbia.edu/financialaid

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PROGRAM HISTORY Since its inception, the Arts Administration program has been able to draw on the resources of one of the world’s greatest universities, and is uniquely positioned to offer its students access to the current ideas and vital coursework that connect to the field. At the same time, its legacy and leadership assure that students are learning about the arts’ most compelling and timeless issues, not just short-term trends.

In 1980, the Program in Arts Administration was created at Columbia’s School of the Arts, and established the interdisciplinary mix of business and law that continues to be integral to the core curriculum. In 1991, the program was expanded at Teachers College to include education and arts education. With close to three decades of experience training students from all over the world, the program boasts a talented international community of: policy makers, funders, museum directors, festival coordinators, film producers, marketing and development directors, heads of finance, and education and artist entrepreneurs.

STUDENT PROFILE The program attracts a diverse and intellectual study body from around the world that has reached a good professional level, yet strives to reach higher. Although most students work parttime and classes are arranged to permit flexibility, a full-time commitment to the program provides the academic rigor that creates new leaders in the field.

Overview of the Student community: • 3-5 years of relevant experience in an arts or arts-related institution as manager, administrator, volunteer, or artist • Average age: 29 •1/3 international • The ability to think and write critically • A deep concern for the social responsibility of the arts in society and a passion for serving the arts

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“The experiences I had while at Teachers College—coursework, classmates, and professional connections—gave me a strong foundation for a successful career in arts management. Reading, thinking and discussing arts institutions every day, combined with my professional internships and work experience, helped launch my career in arts management.

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– Phillip Bahar (’96), Chief of Operations and Administration, Walker Art Center

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FACULTY &

Steven Dubin (Ph.D., University of Chicago) Professor and Program Coordinator, in addition to Research Scholar at the Institute of African Studies at Columbia University. Previously, he was a faculty member for Purchase College: State University of New York, where he directed the Media, Society and the Arts Program.

INSTRUCTORS

Dr. Dubin has authored several books and won many awards, including the Fulbright-Hays Faculty Abroad Research Fellowship. He is a frequent contributor to social science journals and has written and lectured widely on public funding, the arts, censorship, transgressive and controversial art, museums, popular culture, and southern African politics and culture.

“Located in the midst of a dynamic

cultural capital, the Arts Administration program at Teachers College takes full advantage of opportunities to integrate its students into the practical realities of the field through a wealth of internships and guest speakers. The ability of arts organizations to realize their full capacity in a complicated and competitive world relies on a supply of arts managers who have vision coupled with a down-toearth skill set. The TC program embraces both.”

Dr. Ami Kantawala (Ed.M and Ed.D Teachers College, Columbia University) Lecturer and Program Manager, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art Education at Teachers College and Boston University.

Dr. Kantawala’s research has ushered her into the realms of history, cultural studies, postcolonial theory, higher education leadership, and mentoring. She has published articles and served on the editorial board of art and education research journals, and held positions on the National Art Education Association historical research committee.

– Jonathan Hollander, Artistic Director, Battery Dance Company & Dancing to Connect

In addition, Arts Administration draws outstanding instructors and guest lecturers who enrich the Program through their specific expertise and hold positions as arts managers, artists, attorneys, board members, and consultants.

To find complete bios of faculty and instructors please visit our web site: www.tc.columbia.edu/artsadmin

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A typical course sequence looks like this:

FIRST YEAR • Principles and Practice in Arts Administration I and II* • Arts in Context* • The Arts and American Education • Aesthetics and Education • Marketing of the Arts, Culture and Entertainment* • Accounting* • Labor-Management Relations in the Arts* • Support Structures: Development and Fundraising in the Arts & Humanities* • Internship*

SECOND YEAR • Law and the Arts I*

OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDY The Program in Arts Administration is a 60-point Master of Arts degree that requires two years of full-time, graduate-level study.

The core curriculum represents an unusual alliance among the faculties of Teachers College, the Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and Columbia Law School.

Courses are sequenced to provide the student with a well-rounded curriculum that builds both knowledge and experience. In addition to the four content areas of arts administration, arts education, business, and law, a student might wish to focus, for example, on coursework in Anthropology, Technology, or Museum Education. Electives are chosen both in Teachers College and from the larger Columbia community. A master’s thesis and internship are also required.

Please see the program’s website for complete course descriptions: www.tc.columbia.edu/artsadmin Internships prepare students for leadership positions in the arts, and students in the program have consistently won competitive New York area, domestic, and international positions. A sample of internships and subsequent employment positions of graduates appears below:

• Law and the Arts II*

Internships

Current Job

• Business Policy and Planning for the Arts Manager*

American Museum of Natural History

The Valentine Museum (VA) Development Director

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Annual Fund Manager

IMG Artists

McKinsey & Co. Consultant

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Deputy Director of Education

Asian Cultural Council

Japan Foundation, Program Officer

José Limon Dance Foundation

YWCA of the City of New York Manager of Foundation & Corporate Relations

National Asian American Theater

Irish Repertory Theater Managing Director

Carnegie Hall

Long Island Arts Council, Executive Director

• Masters Seminar in Arts Administration* • Photography I (Studio Course) • Basic Practicum in Conflict Resolution • Making Sense of Censorship • Leading and Managing in Organizations • Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector • Critical Issues in Arts Management

* Core or required courses

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ALUMNI Nothing speaks better about the program than its graduates. Our outstanding alumni comprise a talented community of leaders, with 95% employed in the arts or arts related organizations. Positions held by our outstanding alumni include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Executive Director, American Ballet Theater Associate Vice President of Foundation Relations, The New York Botanical Garden Director of Advertising, WNET, Thirteen Senior Vice President, Columbia Records/Sony BMG Music Entertainment Senior Director, Individual Giving and Membership Services, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Associate Director of Development, Councils and Corporate Membership, New Museum of Contemporary Art Chief of Operations and Administration, Walker Art Center Program Officer, Media, Art and Culture, The Ford Foundation Director, Corporate & Government Relations, The Jewish Museum Director of Community Outreach, Children’s Museum of the Arts Executive Director, American Composers Orchestra President of Asia Operations, Christie’s International Tour Manager, Cloud Gate Dance Company New Media Marketing Manager, Museum of Modern Art

NEW YORK CITY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

While New York City needs no extra advertising, it does offer a wealth of opportunity. Students are encouraged to use the city as their classroom, in addition to their internship and work opportunities in arts organizations.

For more information on the Program in Arts Administration at Teachers College, Columbia University, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: www.tc.columbia.edu/artsadmin

HOUSING

Or contact us:

The Office of Residential Services arranges housing to meet the needs of full-time, married, and single graduate students throughout the year. For further information, access their homepage at: www.tc.columbia.edu/housing

Program in Arts Administration Teachers College - Columbia University 525 West 120 Street 413 Zankel New York, NY 10027-6696

Early application for housing is recommended.

Phone: (212) 678-3268 Email: arad@tc.columbia.edu Facebook: Arts Administration, Teachers College, Columbia University

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PROGRAM IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION Teachers College, Columbia University 525 West 120th Street 413 Zankel New York, NY 10027-6696 Visit our website:

www.tc.columbia.edu/artsadmin

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