The demand for arts administrators is strong. What was once a small niche has transformed into an industry of professionals trained to manage theatres, symphony halls, galleries, museums, community art councils, orchestras, art centers, and many other types of institutions. In fact, the nonprofit arts industry employs approximately 1.3 million individuals annually.
UK’s Arts Administration degree program is designed to teach students the concepts, technologies, and skills necessary to successfully direct an arts organization in a competitive and changing environment. The program advocates a devotion to the arts, an interest in community development and integration, a focus on contemporary and relevant arts trends, and the belief that we can create a positive change by taking skills and knowledge out of the classroom and into the world.
Admission
In order to be admitted in the B.A. in Arts Administration as a full major, students must first:
- be enrolled in the University of Kentucky;
- complete 30 credit hours of course work;
- have a minimum 2.8 cumulative gradepoint average;
- complete all premajor courses with a gradepoint average of 3.0 in premajor courses;
- submit an application; and
- participate in an interview process with the arts administration faculty.
Students meeting these requirements will be accepted as majors in the program.
Students in Arts Administration must complete the following program requirements:
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