O'Neill Arts Administration

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Celebrating 10 incredible years of Prof. Karen Gahl-Mills teaching the Fundraising Class at O'Neill! Her FUNd Development class has been a highlight for many students, not only because of her expert knowledge but also her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering support.

As both faculty and program director, she has not only taught us the ins and outs of fund development but also shown us what it means to be a passionate and dedicated leader. She brings humility and a fierce resolve to all her work and engagement with students.

Thank you, Professor Gahl-Mills, for your mentorship and inspiration.

Want to hear more from Professor Gahl-Mills? Check out the first episode of our Arts Admin Unleashed podcast for a conversation on arts administration. Find the link in our bio.

Happy first week of classes, everyone! We’re excited to have you back. To the new MAAAs, welcome to the faMAAAly! It’s amazing to finally meet you all in person.

What are you most excited about this semester? Let us know in the comments.

To all the MAAA’s who have brought their A-game to various internships this summer, while simultaneously learning as much as possible, THANK YOU! We see you and appreciate your hard work.

This year’s theme for National Intern Day is “Interns make for tomorrow’s future leaders.” However, you are arts administrators TODAY. You can lead now, even in your seemingly small spheres of influence. You lead for the greater good, always, and in whatever capacity.

Happy National Intern Day!

Haley shares her experience working the vibrant Granfalloon Festival with IU’s Arts and Humanities Council this summer.

Here’s a little snippet of the article; a much-needed reminder for everyone working in the arts.

Read the full blog post under “Student Blogs”for more insights on the festival, live events, lessons learnt, and finding joy in the work you do.

➡️ https://blogs.iu.edu/artsadmin/student-blogs/granfalloon-what-a-time-to-be-alive-and-working-in-live-events/

Join us tomorrow for a Wang Fellowship Instagram Takeover with Aglaja Petrova! Aglaja is excited to return for a second summer to Brevard Music Center in Brevard, North Carolina as the Artistic Liaison. She will be facilitating nearly all aspects of Guest Artists during the summer season and helping rehearsals, concerts, and guest artist special events run smoothly. She is looking forward to hearing wonderful music and meeting new musicians along the way.

WANG FELLOW SPOTLIGHT

Meet Katie Lin, who’s absolutely crushing it this summer as a marketing intern at Cincinnati Opera!

A recipient of the Wang Fellowship, Katie manages event correspondence, keeps their social media platforms engaging, and captures great footage of artists for upcoming performances. We love to see it!

MAAA Internships 2024

Our amazing group of MAAAs will be taking on exciting internships across the US and beyond. Stay tuned for updates on their experiences throughout the summer!

FUTURE MAAAs

Looking back at some incredible prospective students events. We loved meeting so many of you and we can’t wait to officially welcome you to the faMAAAly in the fall!

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT ✨

Megan Starnes has been instrumental in the growth of the MAAA program. She works tirelessly behind the scenes, connecting students with valuable, practical experiences. Students know her best from their practicum sessions and other student leadership programs.

If you haven’t already, tune in to episode 15 of the podcast (MAAAdcast) to hear more about her work in the program

CONGRATULATIONS, MAAA Class of 2024, Spring Cohort!🎓 🎉

We’re incredibly proud of you. You’ve come a long way, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!

CONGRATULATIONS, MAAA Class of 2024, Spring Cohort!🎓 🎉

We're incredibly proud of you. You've come a long way, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

There’s still time to make a contribution towards the Rushton MAAA Fellowship and/or share a note with Dr. Rushton ahead of his May retirement.

Thank you for all the contributions so far!

For more details on how to make a contribution to the fund: https://give.myiu.org/iu-bloomington/I320016601.html

To share a note or short video with Dr. Rushton: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VZ0sDv4fAiO5XE

The Rushton MAAA Fellowship

Join us in honoring one of our faculty members, Dr. Michael Rushton, as he retires in May!

For more details on how to make a contribution to the fund: https://give.myiu.org/iu-bloomington/I320016601.html

To share a note or short video with Dr. Rushton: https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VZ0sDv4fAiO5XE

📣 Extra! Extra! Read all about it!📣
Calling all alumni! Don't miss out on the debut issue of the MAAA Alumni Newsletter! If you haven't received it in your email and would like to stay updated, please drop us a message

Marisa Jacques, MAAA'24, on interning with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra:

“My internship at the DSO has expanded my professional network, taught me how to carry myself professionally in front of donors and high-level employees, and shown me how complex the administrative leg of an orchestra is. My internship put everything I have learned in my first year of my master’s degree into action.”

Ready to kickstart your own professional journey? Explore endless possibilities with our O'Neill Career Hub – your gateway to success. Visit: https://go.iu.edu/careerhub.

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Two weeks ago, we had the privilege of hosting industry professionals for our event, “Perspectives: Orchestra Leadership.”
The insightful discussions in class were just the beginning; the conversation continued over coffee and cookies. Thank you to our guests and everyone who made this event a success!

📚 Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting an alumni gathering featuring Prof. Michael Rushton's insightful discussion on his new book: “The Moral Foundations of Public Funding for the Arts.” It was great seeing everyone there, and we look forward to more events like this one in the future!

Just a reminder for our upcoming MAAA alumni gathering next week in Indy! Join us for a relaxed evening of networking and conversation.

RSVP in the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!

🗓 Date: Thursday, October 19
🕕 Time: 6:00–7:30pm
📍 Venue: Indy Arts Council HQ

Calling all MAAA alumni in Indy! 🎓
Join us for an evening of connections and insights on Oct. 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Indy Arts Council HQ. Prof. Michael Rushton will discuss his new book, “The Moral Foundations of Public Funding for the Arts.”
RSVP in the link in our bio to secure your spot!

Last week, our students had the chance to connect in person with some of the arts partners of our program. Tomorrow, they will meet the rest of them on Zoom!

We are glad to be surrounded by a fantastic community that provides our students with great opportunities to do hands-on learning!

This morning, we had our Internship Session to wrap up the experiences that our students had over the summer. To close it all up, here are some of them in action in their different placements!

This summer, some of our first (and second) year students will be completing their internships in some exciting arts organizations around the country and other places of the world! Stay tuned to find out what they will be doing with these opportunities!

Last week, our program director Karen Gahl-Mills visited Dublin. She had the chance to connect with faculty and alumni, visit the Art History and Cultural Policy Building, and check out the student housing buildings. We're excited to partner with UCD as part of our new dual degree pairing the Master of Arts in Arts Administration from Indiana University and the Master of Arts in Cultural Policy and Arts Management from University College Dublin (MAAA-MACPAM).

Join IU Arts Administration students and the leaders of Ballet Hispánico for a discussion of the work and history of the company, art and social justice, community engagement, and working in the performing arts field. Food will be provided! RSVP here: http://forms.office.com/r/hTenqGCeL7

Dear MAAA Alumni,

As we shared in January, the MAAA program's external curriculum review is underway. We have prepared a short survey about your experience in the program. This survey will take you around 10-15 minutes to complete and your information will remain anonymous. Upon completing the survey, if you wish to leave your name and email address, you will be entered into a raffle for a MAAA t-shirt!

The survey will be open until Friday, February 24.

Thanks in advance for taking time to help shape the future of the MAAA curriculum.

Survey:

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Are you considering an international career in the arts?

Our MA in Arts Administration has partnered with University College Dublin to deliver a new international dual degree for students interested in gaining a rich cultural experience abroad during their second year. The priority deadline is coming up on Jan. 15 for the MA in Arts Administration-MA in Cultural Policy and Arts Management. Learn more about this exciting opportunity at go.iu.edu/4Idi

O'Neill Arts Administration

Congratulations to our MAAA students who will be graduating next week! We are so proud of all you have accomplished and can’t wait to see what you do in the future!