Author: artsadmintc
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Student Spotlight: Dorothea Qin (ARAD ’28)
Tell us about yourself! Hello everyone, I am Dorothea (Yuyan) Qin. I was born and raised in Nanjing, China. I earned her B.A. with honors in Art History and Sociology from Grinnell College (2026), where I developed my interests through interdisciplinary research, museum practice, and campus involvement. I also served on the Art History Student…
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Meet the Social Media Coordinator: Yifan Wu (ARAD ’28)
Hi! I’m Yifan Wu. I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. After completing my undergraduate degree in Art History & Psychology at NYU, I chose to pursue Arts Administration because I hope to build a career connecting arts organizations with the public through thoughtful programming, strategic communication, and community engagement. Especially, I hope to…
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Eric Oberstein: ARAD Professor and Course Highlight
Eric Oberstein is a 2x GRAMMY and 2x Latin GRAMMY-winning producer, artist manager, curator, consultant, and educator. A respected and trusted arts leader, he is founder of Eric Oberstein Productions, an NYC-based artist management and producing company, serving as a collaborator and guide to adventurous, culture-changing artists, as well as an arts management consultancy, curating…
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Alumni Spotlight: Helena Wang, NYFW
Helena Wang shares her journey from graduating from the ARAD masters program at Teachers College-Columbia University to launching her fashion brand for New York Fashion Week! Read the interview article below to learn more about Helena and what drew her to her current career. What background and experiences have shaped your career path, particularly your…
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Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Nunez-Gamboa, Life After ARAD
Andrea Nunez-Gamboa shares her career path since graduating from the ARAD masters program at Teachers College-Columbia University! Read the interview article below to learn more about Andrea and what drew her to her current career. What background and experiences have shaped your career path, particularly your journey into arts administration? I have always been enrolled…
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Student Spotlight: Ashley Martin (ARAD ’27)
Ashley Martin grew up in Jackson, New Jersey, with a constant love for the arts. The moment she picked up a trumpet for the first time in sixth grade, she knew music would remain with her for the rest of her life. Ashley went on to pursue Music Education at Montclair State University, where she…
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Why ARAD? A Mosaic of Voices from Cohort ’27
Every fall, a new class of Arts Administration (ARAD) students arrives at Teachers College, Columbia University, each carrying a unique story of where they come from and why they chose this program. Together, their voices form a mosaic of perspectives, hopes, and ambitions that reflect both the diversity of our cohort and the shared commitment…
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Student Spotlight: Amanda Ortiz-Espinell (ARAD ’27)
Amanda K. Ortiz Espinell was born and raised in Puerto Rico. A creative since childhood and practicing visual artist, she earned her B.A. in Advertising and Marketing (2024). She has worked in the communications department at the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico, where she developed a strong interest in how museums can serve their communities.…
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Meet Brooklyn Ullrich, ARAD’s New Social Media Coordinator
Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What was your undergraduate degree focused on? I am originally from Fargo, North Dakota, born and raised. Dance was always a large part of my life, as I took weekly ballet lessons from the age of five to 18. I would say this largely influenced…
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Your Next Step in the Arts Starts Here: Jobs for MA Arts Admin Students
Are you a current student or recent graduate of the MA in Arts Administration program at Teachers College, Columbia University? We’ve created a curated job spreadsheet to support your next move in the arts and culture field — whether you’re looking to start your career, pivot into a new area, or secure a competitive internship.…
