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    Student Work

    The MA Program in Arts Administration encourages students to engage in professional internships with engaged mentors; and, in their final semester, students develop a consultancy with an arts organization, leading to a thesis or case study for use by the organization, as well as future students and practitioners in the field.

    Professional Consultancy

    As the culmination of their work in the program, each student serves as a consultant to a New York-based arts organization, addressing a real challenge or opportunity and developing strategies that work within the organization’s existing budget and resources. The consulting experience culminates with the student’s final written thesis.

    Fall 2023 

    Write to Fund! A Grant Writing Toolkit and Advice for Artists
    by Brianna Anderson

    The Harmony Between Mission and Numbers: A New Budget Model and Financial Opportunities for The Harlem Chamber Players
    by Marcello Di Russo

    Exodus on Odyssey: Touring Strategies for Start-Up Theatre Companies
    by Elena Freije Urdaneta

    A Comparative Analysis: Profit Oriented Galleries vs. Public Focused Galleries
    by Maxine Henry

    The Show Must Go Gay: Individual Giving Strategies for National Queer Theater
    by Emma Minkoff

    Funding the Future Through Audience Development: A Consultancy with Spectrum Theatre Ensemble
    by Amy VonMacek

    Spring 2023 

    Streamlining the Warehouse at Materials for the Arts
    by Michael Alsheimer

    Individual Giving Campaign Strategies for Pentacle Dance Works*
    by Jonathan Anderson

    New Trajectories: Towards a More Sustainable Model for Nonprofit Music Education
    by Daniel Galow

    Petzel Gallery: Expansion Through Precision
    by Jeffrey Horne

    Re-envisioning a Multinational Dance Nonprofit Through a Program Budget Model: Springboard Danse Montréal & Friends of Springboard Danse‡
    by Jessie Kardos

    Building a Nonprofit’s First Board of Directors: The First Step Towards a Lasting Legacy for the Young Professionals in the Arts NYC
    by Sarah Kearns

    “It Takes a Village”: A Consultancy with Village Harmony*
    by Hannah Kolb

    Brooklyn Classical Guitar Society: Examining a Young Organization’s Efforts to Diversify Its Audience*
    by José Gabriel Maldonado Suárez

    Fluid Dance: Strategies for Survival and Long-Term Brand Loyalty in the Dance Competition and Convention Industry*
    by Samantha Paulik

    Rentals & Sales Development as a Source of Earned Income: A Profit Generating Approach
    by Jason Quinones

    (Re)Moving Boundaries: Strategies for Accessibility in the Performing Arts
    by Emily Ruiz

    Balancing the Past and the Future: Exploring the Dynamic Between Accessibility and Historic Preservation at Goodspeed Musicals
    by Catherine Saraceno

    Audience Development in the Digital Age: A Marketing Playbook for Bedlam Theater Company
    by Jennifer Walsh

    Fall 2022 

    Reimagining Organizational Design and Structure: The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)*
    by Melissa Caballero

    Streaming Past a Pandemic: Analyzing and Marketing Classical Music Livestreams at 92NY*
    by Brendan Cleary

    Targeting Audiences of the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Community Through Partnership
    by Laurel Crepeau

    BRIC: An Approach to Understanding the Current Program Design and Enabling Connections with Older Adults
    by Angelica Guerrero

    Turkish-American Cultural Laboratory (TACL): Establishing TACL’s U.S. Presence with Sustainable Event Production in Post-Pandemic New York City
    by Ilona Oltuski

    Dishing Out the Best: Understanding the Future of Fishs Eddy Private Dish Collection
    by Ali Rossi

    Pitchworks: An Organization Dedicated to the Future of Musical Theater*
    by David Ruttura

    A Pathway Toward Stability for Brooklyn Americana Music Festival: Becoming a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization
    by Robin Schatell

    Children’s Orchestra Society: Succession Planning for Community Arts Organizations†
    by Matthew Sullivan

    Practice, Progress, and Persistence: Identifying an Audience Development Framework for the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)*
    by Timothy Wroten

    Spring 2022

    Creating a Pathway for the Development of Independent Folk Artists at Studio9*
    by Jose Alvarado

    Marketing Plan and Strategy to Grow & Increase Queens Engagement for Long Island City Artists Event: A Queens Fine Art Spring AfFair
    by Margherita Andreani

    Help Unite Enrich Solutions (HUES): Strengthening Funding and Financial Literacy for BIPOC Artists to Produce Innovation and Creativity
    by Bianca Bailey

    Taking Up a New Post(card): A Digital Marketing Strategy
    by Obiora Ene

    Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning: The Push Forward
    by Randall Houston

    Sculpting Community: Understanding the Constituencies of Socrates Sculpture Park*
    by Andrew Karl

    Leviathan Lab: Playwright Program Expansion
    by Joyce Laoagan

    Audience Development Through the Participatory Approach: Haiti Cultural Exchange
    by Nathalie Jean-Baptiste Lubin

    Keep It Gay: The Arts Project of Cherry Grove: Strengthening a Queer Community Through the Arts‡
    by Rob Maitner

    American Classical Orchestra: Evaluating Past and Present Marketing Methods for a Future Marketing Plan*
    by Viktoriya Molchanova

    Building Community at the Queens Museum: How Can a Visual Arts Institution Sustainably Service the Needs of Its Constituents‡
    by Isabelle Montesinos

    Alumni-Ambassador Mentorship Initiative: An Interdependent Approach Providing Unique Opportunities for Mutual Growth
    by Taurean Perez

    How Rehabilitation Through the Arts Can Increase Diversity Amongst Its Teaching Artists by Implementing Diversity Recruitment Strategies*
    by Katherine R. Reardon

    Staff Recruitment and Retention at the 92Y Camps
    by Mariam Sharvashidze

    Fall 2021

    Fuel the Following: Strategies to Grow and Activate Support through Online Marketing
    by Cassandra Akpan

    Chelsea Music Festival: Creative Marketing Strategies for Its Reopening in 2022
    by Zhidan Dai

    InterACT New York Strategies for Success: A Feasibilty Study
    by Fay Duftler

    Collections Management for Academic Museums and Galleries
    by Stephanie O’Brien

    Gold Coast Arts High School Theatre Program: A Curriculum Creation and Marketing Approach
    by Jonathan Palmiotti

    The Intersection of Community and Theater: The Solution to Building an Audience: A Consultancy with The St. Bart’s Players, New York City
    by Elizabeth Sehring

    From Boomers to Zoomers: Reshaping Minnesota Polish Medical Society’s Audience
    by Patricia Stachowicz

    Bringing Immsersive Cultural Program Ideas by Adopting the Concept from Audience Engagement and Development
    by Jialu Tang

    Repositioning Pentacle as an Industry Leader: A Strategic Arts Organization Marketing Plan
    by Weigine (Marisa) Wang

    La Grua Center: Designing Growth and Renewed Engagement
    by Ellen Warfield

    The Path to Rebranding, Restructuring, and Revitalizing the St. Kitts Department of Culture
    by Roberitine Webbe

    “Here We Are!”: Increasing Contributed Income and Elevating Brand Visibility for TADA! Youth Theater
    by Yesseña Whitfield

    Breaking Down Barriers: The Arts of Stewarding Donors to Members During a Pandemic
    by Amy Williams

    Spring 2021

    Fundraising in the First Year: Creating a Development Strategy for Design Leadership Foundation*
    by Emily Barratt

    Reaching Teenage Readers: Creative Strategies for Marketing and Selling Teenage Fiction‡
    by Višnja Begović

    Empowering Autonomy: How Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Can Enhance Its Social Media Presence and Brand Visibility Using Available Resources*
    by Jessica DeAngelis

    A Unique Beast: Talent Acquisition and Retention at the Metropolitan Opera*
    by Gregory Norman-Ross Elfers

    Bringing a Programmatic Budget to Bedlam, Inc.†
    by Thomas Kapusta

    Strategic Financial Planning for Emerging Nonprofit Dance Organizations: Smashworks Dance
    by Erin Kenna

    Understanding Accessibility and Inclusion: Disability Advisory Committee and Inclusion Training Programs at BEAT Global
    by Magdalena Kosciuch

    Legacy Arts Ensemble: A Transition into a New Structure and the Initial Steps Towards a Strategic Plan
    by Amanda McDowall

    Building Genuine Accessibility at the New York City Ballet
    by Samuel Meyer

    Social and Economic Inclusion for People with I/DD through the Creative Arts at AHRC NYC
    by Pola Ana Mora

    Virtual Accessibility in the COVID World at Planting Fields Foundation
    by Kristy Pavlick

    How to Use Social Media to Market Smarter During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
    by Danting Qiao

    Inclusivity, Sustainability, and The Bard: Increasing Engagement for Theatre for a New Audience’s New Deal Program*
    by Sara Ramsawak

    Bridging the Gaps
    by Nicholas Rivera

    440 Gallery: Artists Working Together to Improve the Organization’s Online Visibility
    by Mitchell-lee van Rooij

    Re-Evaluating the Internship for 2021 & Beyond
    by Christina M. Russo

    Imagining a Future Exhibition on Nikola Tesla in the United States*
    by Mila Stojadinovic

    The Drama League: Marketing and Communications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    by Marivic Tagala

    Fall 2020

    Museums Belong to the People: An Approach to Culturally Specific Organizations and DEIA
    by Clara I. Díaz Maldonado

    Black Dance at 651 ARTS: Programming through the Covid-19 Pandemic and Beyond
    by Michelle Yard

    Fiscal Legacies: Developing Fiscal & Corporate Sponsorships for Small Art Organizations
    by Malaika Holder

    Singnasium: The Road Ahead
    by Irene Woods

    News that Hits Different: Gen Z Digital Marketing Strategy for Solutions Based Journal Reasons to be Cheerful
    by Jason Cyrano Brown

    Utilizing Patron Experience: Operations to Drive Audience Development: Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center
    by Adebayo Fayemi

    Belonging and Membership at the Cleveland Play House: Theory and Practice of Equitable and Inclusive Audience Development Strategy
    by Madeline Pollis

    The Young Artist Program at Stony Brook University: Marketing and Restructuring Strategies
    by Erica Murase Fernandez

    Spring 2020

    The Brooklyn Beer Garden as a Commercial Art Gallery: A Five-Year Plan
    by Roie Abramson

    CUNY as Cultural Conduit: Pathways for Arts Administration Graduate Students Towards Securing Leadership Positions and Increasing DEI at NYC’s Cultural Institutions*
    by Lorie Caval

    Digital Marketing for the Performing Arts: An Analysis of Social Media and the Impact on the Stage
    by Courtney Cronin

    The Benefits of Modular Spaces: Repurposing Vacant Retail Spaces and Creating Opportunities for Businesses and Artists Using the Pop Up Model
    by Annamaria Diamant

    Weeksville: Preserving Sacred Grounds
    by Alice Niambi Keyes

    Forms and Applications of Socially Engaged Art: A Consultancy with A Blade of Grass*
    by Kathryn McKinney

    Mapping a Path Forward: Initial Needs-Based Fundraising Strategies for New York’s Queer Urban Orchestra†
    by Todd Michael Porter

    The Future of Remembrance: Rethinking Programming and Engagement at the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust*
    by Samantha Shokin

    Performing Arts Readiness: Beyond the Grant: A Financial Sustainability Study
    by Melisa Beatriz Vallovera

    Fall 2019

    Stepping into the Present: Exploring Management Techniques for a Stronger Arts Environment*
    by Elizabeth Boyle

    New York Steel Band Music Foundation: Music and Technology in Cultural Education‡
    by Christopher Grigsby

    Analysis of Creative Ways to Attract a Younger Audience to the Ukrainian Museum*
    by Anastasia Gudko

    Education and Theatres: Exploring the Spectrum of Engagement in Theatre
    by Nicole Marino

    Mishkin Gallery’s Permanent Art Collection: Inventory and Collection Management
    by Federica Mei

    Feasibility Study: The Museum of Urban and Rebellious Art Language a.k.a. The MURAL
    by Christiane Ramírez

    SPRING 2019

    Ingénue’s First United States Tour: How to Organize and Assist an International Band on a Small United States Tour
    by Deborah Corrales

    Purposeful Branding: An Examination of Branding at Baruch’s Performing Arts Center
    by Daveneal Duncan

    The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses: How an Arts Service Organization Can Support Members’ Fundraising Efforts*
    by Katy Einerson

    LitNet: Moving beyond Legacy to Build a Vibrant Service Organization for the Literary Arts
    by Katie Freeman

    An Entrepreneurial Consultancy: Time and Space for Portuguese Contemporary Art in New York City
    by Mariana Navarro Garcia

    Audience Development for The Anita Laugh Comedy Troupe
    by Bonnie Q. Harris

    The Cuban Cultural Center of New York: Pathways to Improved Audience Development Strategies*
    by Paul Hiller

    Home Is Where the Art Is: Community Boards & Creative Placemaking*
    by Amanda Hopper

    The Art Department of a Literary Magazine: A Structural Review*
    by Kathryn A. Humphries

    Star Island Conference on the Arts: A Roadmap to Incorporating for 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status in the State of New Hampshire
    by Nika Lopez

    How Museums Use Unrestricted Funds to Become Fiscally Strong
    by Alton Weekes

    The Baruch Art Collection: Developing a Formal Process for Accessioning and Deaccessioning Objects in the Collection*
    by Mary Zehngut

    Fall 2018

    Integrating Arts and General Education in a Public School Setting
    by Nicole Asher-Studen

    New York Live Arts: An Examination of How Institutional Changes Support Art-Making and The Humanities
    by Gregory English

    Perk Communications, Inc: How Does a Strategic Plan Affect the Functionality of an Organization/Company?
    by Karen He He

    Philharmonic of Jalisco
    by Maura Le Viness

    The Bridge Ahead: A Strategic Map for the Expansion of hvJAZZ into Bridge Arts and Education
    by Jon Leonard

    Preparing for Transition: The Future of the Town Hall
    by Carman Napier

    Chashama: Exploratory Research on the Pilot Program Called Bronx Community Artist Initiative with an Evaluation on Space to Connect
    by Joanne Narrido

    The Baruch Performing Arts Center: A Study on Data Collection and Its Relevance in Marketing
    by Ece E. Ozaman

    Art is a Gift, But Do Artists Give? Understanding Alumni Charitable Giving at Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture†
    by Ellie Perendy

    Evidencing Impact: A Review of Program Evidence, Impact Measurement and Evaluation at the Center for Arts Education‡
    by Cathy Price

    Tronvig Group: Brand Positioning
    by Amanda Puk

    Activate Culture to Bridge an HR Policy Gap: Addressing New Government Requirements for Sexual Harassment Policies at a NYC Nonprofit Theater
    by Rebecca Robertson

    The Organization and Founding of the Weissman Graduate Arts Administration Network
    by James P. Stanton
    Fusion Solutions: Marching Toward a Stronger Core
    by Ariana Tullai

    Summer 2018

    The Actors Fund Arts Center: Connecting an Arts Program to the Mission of a Human Services Organization*
    by Matthew Brookshire

    Leviathan Lab: Weathering the Storm?
    by Jessica Leylavergne

    Spring 2018

    The International Arts and Culture Group (TIAC), Globalizing the Arts: Communication and Management Challenges*
    by Ana Blanco

    Discover Appalachian: Learning how to invest in a Solo Art Exhibition
    by Iesha Burgess

    The Ukrainian Institute of America (UIA)*
    by Christina Dnistrian

    Where the Funding Is: Developing a Fundraising Plan for Youth Development Arts Programming
    by Maureen Donahue

    Emerging Leaders of New York Arts (ELNYA): The Redesign of a Seven-Year-Old Fellowship Program*
    by Jessica Epstein

    Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA): A Study on a Neighborhood Arts Organization*
    by Nora Fernandez

    AnnexB
    by Larissa Piccolotto Ferreira

    Baruch Performing Arts Center: A Study on Financial Sustainability and Activating Student Engagement*
    by Paola Francisquini

    501 Auctions: How to be the Leading Online Bidding Company
    by Vanessa Gordillo

    Challenges Faced by Teaching Artists in Nonprofit Arts Organizations
    by Kimberly Gustus-Becco

    Audience Size, Community Engagement and Fundraising for the Arts in NYC Public Schools: An Innovative Approach
    by Kathryn Henry

    Breaking Ground Dance Center: Implementing Better Business Practices and Adapting to Your Program and Audience
    by Laurel Higa

    How a Small Non-Profit Theater Can Survive Financially in New York City: An Investigation of Future Fundraising Opportunities, Developing Partnerships and Sponsorships
    by HyoJu (Ju) Hong

    The Importance of Contracts and Policy Compliance at Reflexion Dance & Fitness
    by Stephanie Jerome

    Developing an Early Childhood Education Program for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem*
    by Nsangi Kariamu

    NYC DOE: A New Approach to Community Engagement with the Arts in Public Education
    by Katie Mounkhall

    Getting to the Core of Your Audience: How PACs Can Use Audience Surveys and Ticket Receipts to Plan for Their Future†
    by Kenneth Naanep

    The Brooklyn War Memorial Community and Learning Center*
    by James Rucinski

    Encouraging Multi-Channel Fundraising Strategies at the Wyckoff Historic House Museum*
    by Rafe Shaffer

    A Study on Improvement & Development of Art Programs in the Queens Library
    by Hoe Soon Son

    Starting a Small Arts Organization: Should It Be Nonprofit or For-Profit in this Age of the New Tax Law?
    by Yianni John Stamas

    Brooklyn Youth Music Project*
    by Alyce Stark

    The Project of Beijing Dance Academy: Chinese Dance Grading Examination in New York City
    by Wenxin Sun

    Artsy Website: A Study on the Prosperous Online Art Market Leader*
    by Siyu Zhu

    Fall 2017

    Percent for Art: New York City
    by Milena Deleva

    Discussions of Cultural Competency in the Baruch Masters of Arts in Arts Administration*
    by Iyvon Edebiri

    The Dorset Theatre Festival: Organization Analysis
    by Ryan Koss

    The Art Deco Society of New York*
    by Anne Mancuso

    The Tyranny of Uniforms in Tokyo
    by Natsue (Nana) Yoshida

    Summer 2017

    Building Bridges Between College Students and the Arts: Creating the First Series of Surround Programming and The Student Arts Ambassador Programs*
    by Stanley Bahorek

    Audience Development Among CUNY International Chinese Students for Museum of Chinese in America
    by Luying Sun

    Spring 2017

    The Benefits of Arts Integration*
    by Rheanna Abbott

    Manual for Endowing a Staff Position at the Bruce Museum
    by Carolina Burgos

    Arts Program for HEAF (Harlem Education Activity Funds)
    by Mamedjarra Diop

    A System for Board Recruitment and Governance Performed for Theatre Forward
    by Michelle Foytek

    New York City Children’s Theater
    by Marshall Gunter

    Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
    by Meredith LaBouff

    Prospect Theater Consultancy: Assessment and Recommendations Based on Three Key Areas*
    by Kevin Semagin

    Art F City and The Architecture of Tomorrow: An Evaluation of Financial Stability, Fundraising, and Marketing Approaches*
    by Stephanie M. Thompson

    The Millennial Audience: Preparing for a Generational Shift at the Bruce Museum†
    by Elizabeth Vreeland Tuncer

    Community Engagement at Baruch Performing Arts Center (BPAC): An Internal Perspective
    by Angelica M. Wilson

    Audience Development for Ma-Yi Theater Company
    by Sohee Yoon

    Rockaway Performing Arts Festival*

    by Taylor Zito

    † Marlow Prize Winner
    ‡ Marlow Prize Honorable Mention
    * Marlow Prize Finalist

    Internships with Professional Arts Organizations

    Many students complete an internship with a professional arts organization, which offers mentorship and a structured learning environment for valuable skills and insights that can only come through practical work experience. Previous students have interned with a variety of non-profit organizations, commercial arts businesses or ventures, and government organizations, including:

    92nd Street Y
    Aaron Grant Theatrical
    The Actors Fund, Advancement Department
    A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham
    American Ballet Theatre
    Art Beyond Sight
    Artech Holdings LLC, On the Stage Product Department
    Artspace PS109, Community Engagement and Public Programs
    Baruch Performing Arts Center
    Bernstein Gallery at the Woodrow Wilson School of International Studies at Princeton
    Brooklyn Museum
    Capacity Interactive
    College Art Association (CAA)
    CPR-Center for Performance Research
    Creative Art Works
    The Dance Group
    Davis Shakespeare Festival
    doNYC
    Eden Fine Art
    Embajada
    Eugene Smith Award
    Film Society of Lincoln Center, Department of Education
    Franklin Furnace Archive
    Friends of FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano)
    Gagosian Gallery in Paris
    The Glimmerglass Festival
    Green Guerillas
    Greenhouse Arts Center
    International Association of Blacks in Dance
    International Studio and Curatorial Program (ISCP)
    Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
    Jazz at Lincoln Center
    KINEMATIK Dance Theater
    El Museo del Barrio, Department of Marketing and Communications
    Museum of Chinese in America
    Museum of Contemporary African Diaspora
    Music and the Brain
    New York City Ballet
    New York Foundation for the Arts, Emerging Leaders Boot Camp
    New York Live Arts, Institutional Giving, Development Department
    Nuyorican Poets Cafe
    Of Bones | Hollye Bynum, Arts Administration
    Open Doors Arts Education Program
    Playground Youth
    The Public Theater
    The Queer Urban Orchestra (QUO)
    Quill Shift Literary Agency LLC
    Richard Taittinger Gallery
    RxArt
    Singnasium
    Starr Arts Organization
    Symphony Space
    Union Arts Center
    Wiz Kid Management
    WR Arts, Inc., Home Base


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