Overview

This program merges studio practice from CGU’s art program with coursework in the business, markets, history and theory of art, as well as core courses in finance, accounting, law, and marketing. Students maintain an art practice while learning broadly transferable business and management principles and techniques. In contrast to a conventional art degree such as an MFA, candidates for this degree pursue an entrepreneurship sequence.

Understanding the culture of the studio, and the kind of work, planning, and management required to engage in ambitious artistic projects, either at large scale or over long periods of time, is more necessary today than at any time before.

MA in Art and Arts Management is offered at Claremont Graduate University (CGU).

Program Highlights

Gain core competencies in arts management, from finance to strategy to marketing.
Learn from professionals in L.A.’s arts and cultural community.
Access your personal studio in the Art and Music Building alongside other MFA candidates.

Participate in group shows with students in the MFA program.

Field Study

Field study travel provides behind-the-scenes access to artists, art businesses and organizations, and leaders in the field. The trips are designed to accelerate the formation of international networks and ensure familiarity with the complexity of the international arts landscape.

Past global destinations include:

Beijing, China
Cape Town, South Africa

Hong Kong

Past domestic destinations include:

Las Vegas, Nevada
Marfa, Texas
San Francisco, California

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Foundations for the Arts

7 Steps to Startup

Spatial Engagement and Aesthetic Meaning

Ideas in Contemporary Art

Independent Studio

Arts Organization Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Claremont, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Management Studies View 1013 other Masters in Management Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application

$80 Application fee

Applicants must submit a sealed, official transcript from every undergraduate and graduate institution that has granted the applicant a degree.

Resume

1,000-word statement of purpose that details your academic and/or professional achievements, your specific areas of interest within your desired field of study, why you are a strong candidate for graduate studies at CGU, and your career goals.

Two letter of recommendation

Interview
Portfolio ( 15 images of recent artwork )

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

66240 USD / year

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Out-of-State

66240 USD / year

≈ 66240 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66240 USD / year

≈ 66240 USD / year

Living costs

Claremont

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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