BA in Arts Administration

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University's arts administration program is designed for students pursuing leadership and administrative positions in theatre and other arts and cultural organizations and for those interested in connecting audiences to the arts. The core curriculum provides students with foundational courses in performing and/or visual arts, and courses specific to the management of theatres, and arts and cultural organizations that develop skills in arts programming, marketing, communication, fundraising, finance, venue management and audience engagement. The curriculum allows flexibility for students to choose elective courses tailored to their strengths and interests in the field. Courses of study can be customized with the approval of the director of Theatre Arts Management. Practical application is emphasized through hands-on experiences within the local arts industry. As an arts administration student at WMU, you will be expected to participate as an arts administrator in the theatre production, music or dance programs each year, which will serve as laboratories for some of your practical application experiences. You will have many opportunities to engage in various administrative and management roles within the College of Fine Arts or other arts organizations on campus and throughout the Kalamazoo community.

College of Fine Arts