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Category: Blog Series: Becoming an Arts Administrator

  • Becoming an Arts Administrator: 5 Questions for Caroline Yost of Elisa Monte Dance

      Can you talk about your role as Development Associate? How many hours a week do you work, and what are your main tasks? As Elisa Monte Dance's Development Associate, my main task is to research, cultivate, follow up and (hopefully) bring to fruition an opportunity for the company, be it domestic or international touring,…

  • Becoming an Arts Administrator: Considering Community Engagement and Audience Engagement

    Today I was enjoying re-reading two articles on the topics and guiding questions related to community engagement and audience engagement. January is an ideal time of year to consider your organization, current relationships, and potential relationships. Community Engagement: A Habit of Mind by Doug Borwick Community engagement is not "giving them what (we think) they want." - from Arts Engaged…

  • Leadership in Dance 2016: Kathryn Humphreys

    During 2016, we will publish stories about leaders in the field – artists, activists, innovators, mentors, and teaching artists. Who is inspiring you? If you would like to suggest a person to be featured in this column, please email Blog Director Jill Randall at randalldanceprojects@gmail.com. ————– Kathryn Humphreys is the Director, Education, Youth and Community…

  • MA in Arts Administration at Goucher College (Updated Fall 2017)

    Degree offered: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Arts Administration Website: www.goucher.edu/MAAA Application deadline: Applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. In order to be enrolled in spring semester classes, applications should be submitted by Dec 15. In order to be in summer residency or fall classes, applications should be submitted by May 30. For more information, email the MAAA Director…

  • The Arts Administrator’s Alphabet

    As we wrap up 2015, I reviewed the various posts in the "Becoming an Arts Administrator" column on the blog. There is lots of valuable and timely information for new and seasoned administrators alike. Click on any link below. A: Artist/Activist/Administrator B: Board of Directors and Budgets C: The Cycle by Michael M. Kaiser, Work…

  • Becoming an Arts Administrator: Where to Find the Job Postings

    Are you in the process of seeking out an arts administration job for a company, dance center, or arts council? Where might these jobs be posted? Nationally, the Dance/USA weekly email list (also on its website) is the most comprehensive list I know of. Joining this organization is money well-spent. www.danceusa.org State arts council. Are you on your…

  • Becoming an Arts Administrator: ODC’s Administrative Fellowship Program

    ODC in San Francisco now offers an Administrative Fellowship Program – connecting people with some of the resident artists to build skills working on marketing, PR, fundraising, and much more. This is a valuable opportunity. Fellows will work 10 hours a week for 10 weeks. Applications are due December 7, 2015. The fellowship runs January 18…

  • The 2015 Virtual Writers’ Workshop (Related Reading – A Guide for PR and Marketing)

    Writing Press Releases and Calendar Listings For dancers, writing can take many different forms – from website content to grant proposals to scholarly journal articles. Over the past few weeks, I have been working on writing press releases and calendar listings through a Producing Course I am taking in the new Saint Mary's College low residency…

  • New Blog Feature: A Window into the Work at Gibney Dance Center

    I am pleased to launch a new feature on the blog, working with Julia Vickers (Marketing Manager) at Gibney Dance Center in New York City. This organization has many innovative and vibrant programs serving artists and community members. Each month, we will hear about one of the programs or priorities.  —————- A New Model: The…

  • Becoming an Arts Administrator: Understanding The Many Sources of Income for Your Organization

    Whether you work for a dance center, company, or arts education organization, understanding the varied sources of income at your place of work provides valuable information and context. Considering the past, present, and future finances gives you a window into the stability of your organization and where priorities must be in terms of the administrative…