Arts Administration Training for Believers is Finally Here

ALPHA OMEGA ARTS
By Tahlib

Religious creativity is growing 
but not the arts management skills.

George Washington University has announced a new MA program to meet the needs of the American Jewish community’s steadily growing interest in Jewish culture. As opportunities in the cultural sector continue to multiply, this two-year master’s program prepares students for careers in the management of museums, theaters, YMHAs, Jewish community centers, foundations, and Jewish film, dance, literary, and music festivals. The MA is also designed to enhance the skills of professionals already in the field.

St. Mary’s University College, which is an independent Catholic liberal arts university located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is launching a Certificate in Sacred Arts. This is open to anyone. there are practical classes and lectures, but the emphasis appears to be learning through doing. The Way of Beauty program focuses on the link between Catholic culture, with a special emphasis on art, and the liturgy.