Arts Administration at Sheridan College

Arts administration, also called arts management, is a field of study providing graduates with the tools to create, develop, facilitate, and evaluate arts and cultural programs and organizations. Arts administration offers a viable and rewarding career path for thousands of people across the globe.

The certificate in arts administration at Sheridan College will provide a personalized, interdisciplinary education in arts administration, developing well-rounded professionals employable in any arts discipline.

Why Sheridan College?

• Apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to external experiential learning opportunities.
• Our Arts Administration program is the only one in the region.
• Learn from nationally recognized instructors in a state-of-the-art facility – Whitney Center for the Arts.
• Strong community connections to vibrant local arts organizations.

Industry Outlook

According to Americans for the Arts, 702,771 businesses are involved in the creation or distribution of the arts in the U.S., and they collectively employ 2.9 million people. Moreover, the National Endowment for the Arts reports that the non-profit arts sector generates $135 billion for the economy, which has led to 4.1 million jobs.

Faculty and Community

Sheridan College is committed to being community-focused and our Art Administration program is yet another stellar example of our regional integration. We have partnered with local arts organizations and community leaders to develop the kinds of real life educational experiences needed to excel in this field.