Students earning the Visual Arts Management Certificate are prepared for positions in a variety of visual arts related positions, such as management positions in art centers, museums, residencies, galleries, community art organizations, and co-ops. Additional opportunities exist through entrepreneurial endeavors; individual artist promotion and management; and new, student-designed art entities.
Visual Arts Management
Graduate Certificate
Visual Arts Management Certificate
The Visual Arts Management Certificate is for both working artists who wish to expand their job opportunities and other professionals and business persons interested in how visual arts may be harnessed to advance communities and social structures. In order to support and disseminate the work of visual artists, the certificate prepares students to initiate new art models and work with current organizations and institutions.
The program exposes students to the pragmatic financial concerns, governance issues, and legal filings to establish and run organizations that serve the specific needs of varied demographics in both urban and non-urban settings. Alongside pragmatic concerns, students will be engaged in study and discussion of ethical concerns relevant to serving diverse publics and community art interfaces.
Careers with a Visual Arts Management Certificate
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Admission Requirements
This certificate is intended for degree-seeking graduate students. To apply, email your application materials listed below to masrizada@ohio.edu:
- CV/Resume
- Short essay (500 words) outlining the applicant’s background, interest in fine arts, and aspirations in the broad field of Visual Arts.
- A prior degree in art is not required.
- Some applicants may be required to meet with a representative from the School of Art + Design.
- English Proficiency Requirement: Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
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Courses & Curriculum
The Visual Arts Management Certificate requires a total of 12 credit hours. Transfer credits may not be applied to the certificate.
The required curriculum takes a plural approach to examining the diversity of visual arts and community needs—approaching the field of art and its engagement with public audiences as a diverse ecology with many niches. Required courses include ART 5125 - Working with Artists & Publics and ART 5130 - Art Worlds: Intersections & Modalities plus electives.
View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Contact Us
. If you’d like more information on the Visual Arts Management Certificate, reach out to Basil Masri Zada, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Digital Art + Technology, masrizada@ohio.edu.
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