Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Arts Administration] From University of Kentucky

Students in the program at the learn fundraising, communications, marketing, financial management and programming skills while also pursuing a minor in the fine arts area of their choice. 

What You'll Study:

Arts administrators transform the arts. They apply dance, music, visual art and theatre in a way that is real, tangible and accessible. They are armed with an arsenal of savvy business knowledge, financial footwork, contemporary technologies and stellar communication skills. 

In its 25th year, UK’s Arts Administration program offers one of the most comprehensive curriculums in the country that will prepare students for the opportunities and challenges they will meet as an arts administrator. Our alumni can be found working in arts institutions throughout the country and abroad.

In addition to the Arts Administration curriculum, students are required to complete a minor in an area of the arts housed within the College of Fine Arts. Students will also complete 30 hours of UK Core. The College of Fine Arts additionally requires that all majors complete six hours of coursework outside their departments but within the College of Fine Arts and at least 39 hours of courses at or above the 300-level.

Careers:

Hands-on experiences are a critical element of an education in Arts Administration. Students majoring in Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky are required to complete an internship. In addition to helping students gain experience, internships encourage the practice of serving the community, a primary goal of arts organizations.

Arts Administration students must complete at least six credit hours of internship experience to graduate. Students in the Arts Administration program have worked with local arts organizations, state companies and even nationally-known organizations.

Career opportunities in Arts Administration:

• Program Management

• Event Planning

• Marketing and Public Relations

• Audience Development

• Community Engagement and Education

• Fundraising