Arts administration, cultural leadership, and arts and cultural organizations are in a critical state of social change. Since the beginning of the 21st century, issues surrounding equality have emerged putting civil rights and social justice at the center of arts and cultural decision-making. This course offers an investigation of the interrelationship between arts and equality for arts administrators. Students will build critical and analytical skills that investigate power dynamics; develop applied thinking around intersectional issues; employ the utilities of justice, equity, inclusion, access, and diversity; and showcase prospective solutions for change in the field of arts administration and arts and cultural organizations.

Arts administration, cultural leadership, and arts and cultural organizations are in a critical state of social change. Since the beginning of the 21st century, issues surrounding equality have emerged putting civil rights and social justice at the center of arts and cultural decision-making. This course offers an investigation of the interrelationship between arts and equality for arts administrators. Students will build critical and analytical skills that investigate power dynamics; develop applied thinking around intersectional issues; employ the utilities of justice, equity, inclusion, access, and diversity; and showcase prospective solutions for change in the field of arts administration and arts and cultural organizations.