Visual Arts Administration at New York University

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Overview This Visual Arts Administration MA program from New York University prepares you for leadership roles in a broad range of arts organizations. We take into account the cultural and economic impact of the visual arts, nationally and internationally, as well as the challenges facing the arts today.Our Visual Arts Administration MA addresses the whole art ecology, including: The cultural environment in which art and arts organizations operateThe role of the artist in societyHow artwork is documented, presented, and interpretedThe structure and management of organizations that display artwork – both nonprofit and for-profitThe role of art theorists, critics, curators, and collectorsThe degree curriculum considers how visual arts organizations expand knowledge and build audiences, the increasing role of art in urban development and public spaces, and new approaches and tools for encouraging access and participation.Careers and OutcomesUsing the program's extensive internship component and alumni networks, you will have access to a wide range of individuals and organizations in the field and increase the depth of your understanding of the complexities of this challenging area.Upon completion of our program, our graduates:Demonstrate an understanding of the creative process, how art and artists function in society.Analyze the economic, political and social environment in which artists and arts organizations operate, including legal, ethical and policy issuesIdentify and evaluate how artwork is interpreted, presented, documented and archived.Critique and compare the structure, operations and management of organizations that present or produce artwork on various scales.Outline strategies for marketing, audience development, outreach, and community development in the arts.Have acquired business skills in accounting, finance, organizational theory, and management, as well as arts-related media and technology.Have developed an expansive and inclusive world view of the visual arts field that values different global perspectives, identities, concerns, and goals. I want to find another Master Course

Our Visual Arts Administration MA program from New York University was the first in the nation to focus on visual arts management careers in both traditional and alternative contexts.