Bachelor of Arts in Art Administration
Where Creativity and Business Meet
Program Overview
The Arts Administration program at Bellarmine University provides an interdisciplinary education that prepares well-rounded students for employment as professional administrators in the fine and performing arts. The degree offers practical education in management and leadership, with a strong foundation in both art and business.
Majors earn a minor in Business Administration and take courses in arts administration, studio arts, theatre, and music, with an in-depth exploration of their chosen artistic discipline. A minimum of two or more guaranteed internship placements provide valuable real-world experience in public and private cultural organizations.
Why earn your Arts Administration degree at Bellarmine?
Students benefit from small class sizes and a flexible curriculum that supports a track focus in Art, Music, or Theatre. You’ll complete two internship experiences to gain practical, hands-on experience and build a professional network.
Bellarmine students are also immersed in Louisville’s arts community, including galleries and museums, music venues, and theatres across the city.
Customize Program to Your Goals
Enjoy a flexible curriculum and tailor your undergraduate experience with a focus in Art, Music, or Theatre.
Guaranteed Internship Experiences
Bellarmine is home to a thriving art scene that offers robust opportunities to complete two required internships that will help you gain hands-on professional experience and build a professional network before you graduate.
"Bellarmine’s small class sizes and inspiring arts faculty allowed me the opportunity to expand not only creatively but also prepared me with the professional skills needed for a career in the arts I’d always wanted."
Carrie Cooke-Ketterman, Bellarmine Alumna
2+
Guaranteed Internships
12:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
50+
Study Abroad Opportunities
Program Highlights
- Flexible curriculum with a chosen focus in Art, Music, or Theatre
- Small class sizes
- Professional internship experiences
- Faculty are leading professionals in the field
- Thriving arts scene both on and off campus
- Opportunity to study abroad
- Option to pursue Bellarmine’s Early Entry Dual MBA track (earn your undergraduate degree and an MBA in just five years)
Vision Statement
The Arts Administration program at Bellarmine University seeks to provide a practical interdisciplinary education that develops well-rounded students seeking employment in any of the arts disciplines as professional arts administrators.
Developed to meet the growing demand for professionals who possess strong business and communication skills coupled with artistic sensibilities, the program prepares students for a future in management in the arts. Classroom experiences are enhanced by two required internships.
Degree Requirements
Experiential Learning
Faculty
Graduate and Career Opportunities
Contact
Laura Hartford, MFA
Division Chair
lhartford@bellarmine.edu
(502) 272-7988
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