History of the Arts Administration Program
In response to a growing need to broaden the career
opportunities for JCA students, Butler established the Arts
Administration program in the late 1970s. Today, over 80 students
study arts administration at Butler. With internship opportunities
across the country and alumni working at some of the top cultural
organizations in the nation, Butler Arts Administration graduates
are prepared to face the challenges of bringing the arts to a new
generation.
Objectives & Goals
The program combines study in the arts and humanities with
concentrations in business and communication. The program is
designed to provide all students with a strong undergraduate
liberal arts education, a basic understanding of the business world
and comprehensive education in the disciplines of the arts. The
arts management course work brings together diverse areas of study
into a cohesive philosophy for professional preparation. This
program provides educational opportunity and training for students
seeking to manage or administer creative endeavors.
- To provide comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts education
which integrates the arts with business skills.
- To prepare students for a career working with a wide variety of
artists and non-profit arts organizations.
- To offer opportunities for students to learn and develop skills
through experimental learning experiences, including internships,
practicum and special projects with small and large arts
organizations.