Arts Administration & Policy

Deeply engaged with and rooted in the city of Chicago and beyond, SAIC’s Arts Administration & Policy department embeds students directly in arts ecosystems, from local to global settings, by working with our community partners on real-life projects. Through community partnerships, classroom engagement, and research, students connect with professionals and develop their agency by navigating real-world challenges in creative arts administration. This Giving Day, your support will enable us to make a deeper investment in building these connections, equipping our students with the access, experiences, and opportunities for reflection needed for embarking on a successful career.

Additionally, gifts to SAIC’s newly established Arts Administration & Policy Department Fund support:

• Covering the cost of students attending networking events and industry conferences
• Scholarships for students in support of thesis research
• Stipends for guest speakers

SAIC’s Arts Administration & Policy department maintains a unique curriculum that encourages creative thinking and “problem-finding” to empower graduates to manage change across arts organizations in Chicago and around the world. Visit SAIC’s website to learn more about our Arts Administration & Policy department.

Artwork: Zoe Wang (MFA 2022)