Arts Administration Careers

Jobs and Advanced Education

Students interested in arts administration jobs should plan to attend the yearly Arts and Culture Career Fair in Chicago in February.

When you’re researching jobs, be sure to check on organizations’ financial health with GuideStar. You’ll find reviews there, plus when you set up a free account you’ll have access to additional details on revenue, expenses, executives’ salaries, and contact information.

If you’re interested in working in a museum, subscribe to the MUSEUM-L listserv to get career advice, job notices, and information on continuing education opportunities.

Although a graduate degree isn’t required for an entry-level position, having one may be necessary to move up in an organization. The Association of Arts Administration Educators has listings for more than 60 advanced degree programs in arts management.

Professional Resources

Career Paths

Whether you're overseeing your own creative practice or handling the work of others, success depends on capable arts management. Museums, galleries, performing groups, arts centers, and theatres are on the lookout for enthusiastic people who can assist them in areas such as these:

Archiving	Gift Shop Services
Artist Relations	Grants Administration
Audience Development	Human Resources
Booking	Information Systems
Box Office Management	Library Management
Business Operations	Marketing
Collection Cataloging	Membership Development
Community Outreach	Operations
Contracts	Patron Services
Curation	Programming
Education	Public Information
Events Management	Research
Facilities Management	Scheduling
Front of House	Volunteer Management
Fundraising	Youth Services

More Assistance

Head to the Student Resources section on My.FAA for additional information and advice or make an appointment at the Career Center for an individualized planning session.