The example of the evolving opera company

Let’s examine a hypothetical example. A founder-directed opera company
with an annual budget of $35,000 in the early 1970 s grows to become an
arts “institution” in its community with a budget of $6.5 million in the early
part of the twenty-first century. From a Modest

THE GROWTH OF THE ARTS MANAGER ROLE AND THE NEA

The role of arts managers in the United States was further defi ned and
enhanced by the passage of legislation establishing the National Endowment
for the Arts and Humanities on September 15, 1965. 41 The struggle to create
a modest system for promoting growth and excellence in the arts took several
years, numerous congressional hearings, and incredible dedication by a few
people. Since its establishment,

Jobs for arts managers today

Jobs in the private and public sector encompass an enormous range of possibilities.
If one considers career opportunities in the broader scope of arts and entertainment, then the options available are extraordinary for an arts manager. When scanning a publication like ART SEARCH

PROFILE OF THE ARTS MANAGER

Now let’s move on to the arts manager and the complex mix of responsibilities
they must juggle. The growth in the arts in America since 1945 has created
a tremendous demand for managers at all levels and in all arts disciplines.
Unfortunately, arts managers are not clearly identified as a work group when
counting the over 2.1 million people employed in all aspects of the arts. The
Census Bureau counts performers, architects,

Arts Organizations and History

ARTS INSTITUTIONS

One result of the political and social upheaval of the last 400 years has been
the establishment of institutions designed to provide continuing support and
recognition for the artist and the arts. In much of the world, the performing
arts are part of a state-supported system and are operated by resident managers
with administrative staffs. Performing and visual arts centers for opera,