93-812 Presenting Performing Arts
6 units, Carnegie Mellon University
Presenters are cultural entities that facilitate exchange between audiences and artists through performance opportunities and educational experiences. Festivals are key components of this industry, offering unique operational opportunities and demanding specific challenges within the field of arts management. This course will cover the fundamental aspects of the performing arts presenting and festival industry in the U.S and abroad. By the end of the course, students will understand the fundamental aspects of the presenting and festival industry, including but not limited to booking/programming a season, artist management, visa/taxes and international presenting, contracts and negotiation, cultural exchange and diplomacy, labor relations, accessibility and inclusion in programming, industry resources and other topics unique to the arts presenting ecosystem. ...Read More
Prerequisites: none listed
Offered: Spring 2027, Spring 2026
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