The Arts Management minor prepares students through an interdisciplinary curriculum
in the arts and business to pursue careers in arts-related nonprofits and commercial
enterprises. By learning how to manage organizations such as galleries, museums, music
ensembles, and theatre companies, and how to connect artists with audiences, students
acquire the skills to manage institutions vital to sustaining artistic expression.
Students completing the minor graduate ready to support artists, engage audiences,
and promote the missions of art institutions to educate and inspire.
Arts Management Minor Interest Form
Why should I study arts management?
Through an interdisciplinary curriculum in the arts and business, the Arts Management
minor prepares students to pursue careers in arts-related nonprofits and commercial
enterprises.
What skills do arts management students develop?
Arts management students learn how to combine artistic understanding with the principles
of business in order to gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage art-related
institutions.
What degrees in arts management does the Visual and Performing Arts Department offer?
The department offers a minor in arts management.
What types of courses are offered within the arts management minor?
The Arts Management minor consists of six classes: three business courses, a course
on arts management, and two electives in one area of the visual and performing arts.
These electives allow students to explore a range of different interests, including
internships.
What is different about the arts management minor at Loyola compared to other universities?
Loyola's Arts Management minor is distinguished by its strong focus on course work
in the visual and performing arts and by the rich artistic resources of Baltimore.
What facilities does the arts management minor have?
The Arts Management minor uses the facilities of the visual and performing arts department.
See the individual Visual and Performing Arts Department programs’ pages for a discussion
of these facilities.
What are some of the benefits of being in the Baltimore/DMV area?
Baltimore is home to a great number of arts institutions in music, theatre, and the
visual arts. These offer the opportunity for internships and for direct engagement
with the visual and performing arts.
Are there any study abroad opportunities for students minoring in arts management?
Loyola maintains a robust study abroad program, with over 60% of undergraduates participating.
Students can take one or more of their elective courses aboard. The required business
classes can also be taken abroad in some cases.
Are there any internship opportunities for arts management students?
Yes! Students are encouraged to complete an internship to fulfill one of the required
elective courses in their chosen discipline. Many local arts institutions offer such
internships.
What career options are available with a minor in arts management?
Students completing the minor graduate prepared to support artists, engage audiences,
and promote the missions of art institutions to educate and inspire. Graduates can
find employment in a wide range of arts intuitions depending on their interests and
area of specialization.
What graduate school options are available with a minor in arts management?
Students can apply for graduate study in arts and cultural management, museum studies,
and other related programs.