Backstage Pass Site Visit 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. Image: Samuel Coleman, Office Manager of the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, gives PAA students a tour of the Joan Weill Center for Dance which houses the Foundation. Learn more about creating and sustaining a career in the arts, and connect with established PAA alumni. Check out the latest site visit.
Study Abroad
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. Check out the 2022 Berlin and Paris study abroad trip.
(Not offered in 2024 or 2025)
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.
Student Clubs
Performing Arts Administration Event Committee
The Performing Arts Administration Event Committee is our student group. It acts as a liaison between students, the program, and the greater Steinhardt community and offers opportunities for professional and academic development. The Committee helps organize a peer mentorship program, social events, and trips to shows.
NYU Arts and Culture Network
NYU Arts & Culture Network (ACN) is dedicated to exploring and appreciating the myriad arts opportunities throughout New York. Any NYU students are welcome to join. Performing Arts Administration program director Dr. Richard Maloney is the advisor of this student organization.