Tag: arts administration
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Fall 2022 Microgrant Recipients – Celestina Billington & Joey Chen
The Arts Administration Program (ARAD) at Teachers College, Columbia University previously awarded two students with Microgrants for Student Professionalization during Fall 2022. Through the ARAD Microgrant Program and with generous support from the Arts and Humanities Department at Teachers College, ARAD proudly supports student professionalization activities on campus and beyond. This award champions special projects proposed by…
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Student Advocates for the Arts: Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
On Tuesday, February 14, ARAD’s student-run organization, Student Advocates for the Arts (SAA) hosted a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser in support of the International Brazilian Opera Company. Scroll down to see comments from attendees, performers, and organizers. “The event showcased students from the Arts Administration program who performed on the “piano corner” of the hall. Among…
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Alumni Spotlight: Blaire Townshend, The Broadway League
For this chapter of our Alumni Spotlight series, ARAD spoke with Blaire Townshend (ARAD’ 17). Currently, Blaire is the Senior Manager of Membership Services & Professional Development at the Broadway League. Could you share a little bit about your background? And what led you to join the ARAD program? I completed my undergraduate degree at…
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ARAD Holiday Service Project 2022
This year, the Arts Administration Program (ARAD) at Teachers College, Columbia University will be continuing its tradition of hosting a Holiday Service Project for its faculty, students, staff, and alumni to contribute time, goods, and cheer to those in need during the winter holidays. ARAD will continue its partnership with Art Start in the format…
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Alumni Spotlight: Beryl Briane Ford (ARAD’19), viBE Theater Experience
In continuation of our Alumni Spotlight series, we spoke with Beryl Briane Ford (ARAD’19), who is currently the Co-Executive Director of viBe Theater Experience– a Brooklyn-based, nationally serving, youth performing arts nonprofit. Could you share a bit about your previous experiences and your time at ARAD? During my time at ARAD I was really interested…
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Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Yuen, Uprise Art
For this chapter of our alumni spotlight series, we had the opportunity to speak with Alexis Yuen (ARAD’16), who is currently an Art Advisor and the Manager for Trade Programs at Uprise Art. Could you share a bit about your background and what led you to join ARAD? I grew up in Hong Kong and…
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Meet Tianqi Liao, ARAD’s New Social Media Coordinator
ARAD is delighted to welcome Tianqi Liao as our new Social Media Coordinator. Learn more about Tianqi, her goals for her new role, and what she does outside of TC. Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What was your undergraduate degree focused on? I was born in Hangzhou, China and I…
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Meet Dr. Yan Xiao, ARAD’s Adjunct Assistant Professor
ARAD is delighted to welcome a new faculty member, Dr. Yan Xiao! Learn more about Dr. Xiao, what brings her to our program, and what she does outside her work at Teachers College! Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What is your educational background? I grew up in China and got…
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Alumni Spotlight: Alexandra Tweedley, The Juilliard School
We had an opportunity to chat with Alexandra Tweedley (ARAD ’17) and hear what excites her as she begins the role of Assistant Director of the Dance Division at The Juilliard School. Alexandra also shared how the connections she made during her time in ARAD shaped her career journey.
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Meet Shreya Sanjeev, ARAD’s New Program Associate
ARAD is delighted to welcome our new Program Associate, Shreya Sanjeev. Learn more about Shreya, what brings her to this role, and what she does outside her work and studies at TC! Tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from? What was your undergraduate degree focused on? I grew up in Bangalore, India,…
