Emerging Arts Leaders Symposium in Washington D.C.

Learning about arts management in the classroom or through books is one thing, but the million-dollar questions are always How do I get a job in arts management? or How do I make a successful career change to becoming an arts manager? Specifically, how can students and those who are transitioning their careers into the art world make the most of internships, classroom experience, personal connections and skills to make themselves marketable, viable candidates? These are the main questions addressed in this panel. Participants will break into smaller groups with panelists and Arts Management faculty to discuss specific issues surrounding this topic, and then reconvene as one group to share and discuss their ideas.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS IN ARTS MANAGEMENT

As heightened communication and increased mobility blur international borders, arts leaderseven those who do not work for international arts organizationsare increasingly required to work within a globalized arts community. Whether its dealing with the U.S. foreign artist visa process, programming content for particular ethnic communities, or consulting foreign arts managers on the art of American of fundraising, arts managers in the United States offer a unique perspective to the field of arts management beyond the borders of their own country. What can arts managers in the U.S. do to highlight their profession on an international level? What issues do arts managers face in a globalized world? Discuss these topics with panelists who confront these issues daily.

WHAT MAKES A GOOD ARTS LEADER?

We have all heard of the need for strong leadership in the arts field, especially as we encounter an era in which large numbers of arts managers are beginning to retire, thus leaving control to a new generation of leaders. What exactly is it, however, that makes a good leader? What makes a leader an effective force within his or her organization? What are the forces and issues that the leaders of tomorrow will need to address? How does technology affect leadership? And beyond the organization, how can a leader in the arts be an effective leader within the larger community? More importantly, why is it vital that arts leaders be leaders within their communities?

More information: http://www.american.edu/cas/performing-arts/eals/