Essentials of Arts Administration Program
Rozsa Foundation
Application deadline: December 5, 2025, 5pm MT
RAFT Tuition Cost: $100/person*
Formerly Rozsa Admin Fundamentals Training or RAFT
Whether you’re a practicing artist, a volunteer in an arts organization, or as a passionate supporter of the arts — this program is for you.
Essentials is designed to provide skills and knowledge needed by early career art professionals. This includes, but is not limited to, artists, culture professionals, arts managers, consultants and community leaders.
Learn through an engaging fictional case study with interactive discussions and group work.
Topics covered are :
- Organizational structure (non-profit vs charitable status)
- Board development and staff relations
- Financial statements and budgeting
- Strategic planning (mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, SWOT analysis and evaluation)
- Project planning and management
- Community engagement
Now accepting applications for winter 2026 sessions.
Learn more and to apply rozsafoundation.com/essentials.
**We recognize that a tuition fee may present a barrier to participation. A limited number of tuition waivers are available.
