Backstage Pass Series
A curated journey through the heart of New York City’s performing arts scene, the “Backstage Pass” series offers a platform for students to engage with experienced arts administrators. Learn more about creating and sustaining a career in the arts, and connect with established PAA alumni. Recent site visits include the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, New York Philharmonic, and the Majestic Theater. Check out the latest site visit.
Study Abroad
London: Creative and Cultural Industries
Utilizing readings, lectures from leading UK academics and top arts leaders, and visits to important international cultural venues, students explore how and why the creative and cultural industries play a vital social and economic role in the UK. Check out the London study trip through a participant’s eyes.
Next Up: London Spring Break 2026!
A distinctive Performing Arts Administration experience, this study abroad program brings you into conversation with top UK scholars and arts leaders to uncover how culture influences policy, business, and social progress in the UK and the US.
Learn about NYU Steinhardt's graduate study abroad opportunities and the upcoming Creative Industries program (March 14 - 21, 2026).
Berlin and Paris: Issues and Practices in Arts Administration
Throughout the two-week study abroad experience, explore the arts and culture scene through lectures delivered by local experts, on-site visits to world renowned cultural organizations, and conversations with experienced cultural leaders.
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The Expert-in-Residence program is designed to bridge emerging arts leaders with distinguished professionals shaping today’s performing arts landscape. Through one-on-one conversations, career mentoring, and participation in department-wide events, Experts offer students invaluable perspective and guidance. They also attend final research presentations to provide thoughtful feedback, and may lead workshops that draw on their specialized experience—cultivating a dynamic environment where students can learn, grow, and launch their careers with confidence.
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Our alumni are dynamic arts leaders who turn creative passion into meaningful impact. Working across major cultural institutions and innovative community initiatives, they connect artists and audiences, champion diversity, and strengthen the performing arts through thoughtful management and vision. Their achievements reflect the program’s commitment to shaping adaptable, forward-thinking leaders in an evolving arts landscape.