A critical aspect of working in arts management is the ability to thoughtfully, persuasively, and truthfully communicate why the work we do matters. Cultural Policy, Arts Advocacy, and Activism all are methods used to communicate why and how arts, cultural heritage, and creative work are valuable to society and its systems. This course will prepare students to be advocates and activists on issues surrounding working and creating in the arts. Students will analyze and discuss historical and transnational movements and policies that have framed the arts in politics and the economy. Through practice, students will construct and express their opinions on the value of the arts in society and design an arts advocacy portfolio that can be utilized throughout an arts manager's career.

A critical aspect of working in arts management is the ability to thoughtfully, persuasively, and truthfully communicate why the work we do matters. Cultural Policy, Arts Advocacy, and Activism all are methods used to communicate why and how arts, cultural heritage, and creative work are valuable to society and its systems. This course will prepare students to be advocates and activists on issues surrounding working and creating in the arts. Students will analyze and discuss historical and transnational movements and policies that have framed the arts in politics and the economy. Through practice, students will construct and express their opinions on the value of the arts in society and design an arts advocacy portfolio that can be utilized throughout an arts manager's career.