Arts Administration

What is arts administration?

The Arts Administration program is designed for students who love art, but are more interested in the business side of the industry. If you want to pursue a career in communications, marketing, fundraising or programming in a fun, arts-related industry, this is definitely the program for you.

Why arts administration at OSU?

If you are interested in the business side of art, you can choose to major in arts administration with an emphasis in Art History, Studio Art, Dance or Theatre. Working with the Gardiner Art Gallery, the OSU Museum of Art and the Theatre Department, these experiences allow you to graduate not only with a degree, but also with real-world, hands-on experience in your field.

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Program Details

Department: Department of Theatre

College: Arts and Sciences

Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus

Degree Type

Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration (BA)

Major

Arts Administration

Minors

Arts Administration (AADM)

Career Paths

Arts Administration provides you with the instruction needed to successfully run a robust arts producing organization. This degree helps you develop strong communication skills — written, spoken and visual — and gives you experience in problem solving and analysis. A B.A. in Arts Administration couples a high degree of appreciation for the arts with administrative and business acumen to prepare you for a career in:

Arts Marketing
Community Outreach
Box Office Management
Arts Management

Public Relations
Museum Management
Theatre Producing
Public Arts Management

Highlights

OSU Students examining a piece of art

On-the-job experience

Students play a vital role in every aspect of the OSU Museum of Art’s operation. We offer opportunities that allow students to be involved in all areas of museum work such as installing exhibitions, writing labels, working with faculty to design exhibitions and helping with the day-to-day operations by serving as guards and working in visitor services positions.

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