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MA, Visual Arts Administration

MA, Visual Arts Administration

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Internships and Research

Internships

Master’s students in Visual Arts Administration are preparing to hold positions and leadership roles within museums, auction houses, galleries and other cultural institutions.  Master’s students have completed internships at large and small local and regional museums and galleries, artist studios, publishing houses, and other sites.

Learn more about internships.

Research

Every year students present a series of public events to highlight their research projects on a broad range of topics. Colloquiums have included: Colloquium: What can NYC Art Museums do for Immigrant Communities? and Colloquium: Public Art and the City of New York.

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Guest Lecturers

Each semester there are guest lectures that come and speak to students about their professions within the non-profit and for profit arts. They are master classes in the diverse fields of Arts Administration and feature speakers such as, museum curators, collection managers, auction specialists, gallerists, journalists and many more. 

Student Clubs

Student Organizations

Deepen your engagement with Visual Arts Administration through student organizations. Whether you start a new initiative or put your own flair to a longstanding VAA club, student organizations are a great way to cultivate dynamic, collaborative learning outside the classroom. Past organizations have included the Art Finance Society, other content (formerly the Curatorial Collective), and Advocates for Cultural Engagement (ACE).

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Events and Information Sessions

Events

Engage with VAA students, alumni, faculty, and other leading figures in the field at exhibitions, symposia, and other public events throughout the year. Explore VAA's upcoming events and latest program news. 

Information Sessions

Every year there are a number of Information Sessions on site and online for prospective students. These sessions will give insights into its requirements and what to expect from the program.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning about upcoming dates.