Essentials of Arts Administration Program
Rozsa Foundation
Application deadline: August 22, 2025
RAFT Tuition Cost: $100/person*
Applications are now open.
The Essentials of Arts Administration (Essentials) program is for those who have been working or volunteering for an arts organization and are looking to build their knowledge, individual artists of all disciplines who want to learn about organizational structures, and board members at arts organizations seeking to deepen their governance knowledge.
Upon successful completion of the Essential of Arts Administration (Essentials) program, you will be able to:
- Explain the real-life challenges and opportunities of being a not-for-profit arts organization.
- Review a financial statement presented at a not-for-profit board.
- Evaluate an organization’s mission, vision, and value statement.
- Identify the main components that make up a strategic plan.
- Discuss the importance of doing evaluations.
- Construct a project plan based on answering the questions who, what, where, when, why, and how much.
- Develop and manage individual artistic projects and/or programs.
In-person Essentials is a 2-day convening that includes 15 hours of instruction time, and up to 2.5 hours of asynchronous (self-directed) homework/group work.
Who should apply?
Artists, arts administrators and board members are all welcome. Early career staff, or volunteers of arts organizations, with zero to three years of work or volunteer experience.
When is Essentials?
Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9am to 5pm MT
Apply by Friday, August 22, 2025.
For more information and to apply visit rozsafoundation.com/essentials
RAFT Tuition Cost: $100/person*
*The Rozsa Foundation acknowledges that systemic barriers to equity exist when it comes to the Training application process and program experience. We also recognize that the tuition fee may present a barrier to participation. We invite you to email Director of Training, Samantha MacDonald (samantha@rozsafoundation.com) and we will discuss options to provide additional or alternative support that suits your individual needs.
