Turn Your Artistic Passion into a Career
Artistic and business savvy leaders are vital to the success of professional artists and within creative industries and cultural organizations. Â鶹ÊÓƵ's arts entrepreneurship program links your fine arts involvement with career-related skills to prepare you to contribute within the arts long after leaving college. You'll take courses across departments, from English to business. You'll learn financial management, marketing, grant writing, and much more. Graduates from this program leave ready to stay involved in the arts as a hobby, a volunteer or board member for an arts organization, or a career professional.
Majors, Minors, and Related Programs
Your path may lead you to being a museum curator, running a music education program, or serving on the board for the local community theatre. Or maybe you want to be a full-time artist. Â鶹ÊÓƵ's arts entrepreneurship minor gives you outstanding experience to be a leader in arts management. Your courses are focused on building applicable knowledge and skills to understand how arts organizations work, from building an audience to funding. You'll learn through case studies and can gain experience in the business side of the arts with leadership skills, financial skills, and marketing.
Build Connections and Career Experience
- The Arts Entrepreneurship Salon Series in the Schaefer Fine Arts Gallery invites students to enjoy the fine arts and build their professional experience.
- You'll network with artists and professionals to discuss questions like how to be a full-time working artist or how to interview for jobs in the industry.
- The festive atmosphere always includes guest speakers, a small music ensemble performing, food, and visual art exhibited.
- It is a fun way to get to know others in the program, while learning the latest from the arts industries.
Opportunities in Arts Entrepreneurship
There is a lively artistic and entrepreneurial spirit at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, and there's no shortage of opportunities. Â鶹ÊÓƵ empowers you to create career-oriented experiences.
Student Leadership and Organizations — There are numerous opportunities for student leadership and involvement in various organizations. These opportunities allow you to enhance your skills, build strong friendships, and make a significant impact on campus.
Internships — Internships are an important way to gain practical experience and valuable networking opportunities. Whether on campus or across the country, you can connect with an internship that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Alumni Network — Â鶹ÊÓƵ has a strong network of alumni who actively support and engage with the fine arts community. Graduates from Â鶹ÊÓƵ maintain strong ties to the college and are a valuable resource for students pursuing careers in the arts.
Career Services Support — The fine arts faculty and the are dedicated to supporting you in your career exploration and professional development.
Study Away — Living and learning in another country can be a transformative and enriching educational experience. There are several programs focused on arts administration that combine academic classes and cultural immersion such as in Denmark, France, and Italy.
A Unique Program in Minnesota
As an arts entrepreneurship student at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you are joining a vibrant community of artists and performers. The , a national leader in support of the performing and visual arts and Â鶹ÊÓƵ is the only place in the state with an undergraduate program of this kind. Being in Saint Peter, you're minutes away from the medium-sized city of Mankato and an hour from the dynamic Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.The Arts Entrepreneurship program empowers equips you with the tools to stay involved in the fine arts as a hobby or to thrive in an art-focused career.
Contact Arts Entrepreneurship
Email:Ìýaad-dept [at] gustavus.edu (aad-dept[at]gustavus[dot]edu)
Phone:Ìý(507) 933-7364
Schaefer Fine Arts Music, 318
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082