Skip to main content
Professor showing students a stage setup

Student Experience

Performing Arts Administration

Study Abroad

Students visiting a gallery in London

As a student in the Performance Arts Administration program, you can participate in short‑term graduate study abroad opportunities through the Office of Global Affairs, including the Creative Industries program, where students engage with leading UK academics, arts professionals, and major cultural institutions to explore the social and economic significance of the creative and cultural industries. Learn more through a participant’s perspective.

Backstage Pass Series

Employee from Majestic Theatre working with students in the theatre

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, Shubert Theatre and the Majestic Theater. Check out the latest site visit.

More to Explore

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.

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.

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.