NYU Tisch MA in Arts Politics
Where Creative Thinking Meets Critical Theory
A one-year master’s program designed for artists, organizers, scholars, and cultural producers who want to explore and drive change through their work.
Why Choose the MA in Arts Politics?
While other programs tend to stay in the realm of theory, we do both: rigorous theory and hands-on creative practice. Here, ideas don’t just live on the page. They come to life. We’re not interested in neat boxes or predictable paths. Our program attracts a brilliant cohort of makers and thinkers who take risks, experiment deeply, and collaborate across boundaries.
In short, we value your uniqueness. Whether you’re a working artist, aspiring policy-maker, budding scholar, or creative strategist, you’re our people. Our program offers the tools, collaborators, and mentors you need to amplify your impact.
- One-Year Intensive | Earn your master’s in just 12 months.
Unique Program | One of the few degree-granting programs of its kind in the U.S.
Make & Think | Equal focus on creative practice and critical theory.
Access NYU’s Network | Collaborate across Tisch and the broader NYU ecosystem.
Personalized Experience | Small cohort, direct mentorship, and alumni connections.
- Affordability Advantage | One-year completion means lower overall tuition costs than many comparable Master’s programs.
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Program Overview
Push Boundaries. Ask Bigger Questions. Make Bold Work.
The MA in Arts Politics attracts a dynamic mix of artists, writers, performers, scholars, curators, and activists who thrive in an environment built for experimentation, collaboration, and rigorous inquiry.
Our faculty and visiting scholars are internationally recognized artists, theorists, and cultural leaders who challenge students to rethink what’s possible at the intersections of politics, identity, and creative expression.
Core Learning Areas
Theory | Build a strong foundation in the key concepts of arts politics.
Methods & Criticism | Develop critical frameworks that strengthen your practice.
- Graduate Colloquium | Engage with faculty and peers to refine your research and artistic direction.
Your Future After Arts Politics
Graduates emerge with unique skill sets at the intersection of arts and politics, enabling them to launch or elevate careers as:
Artists
Scholars
Educators
Arts administrators and curators
Cultural policy advisors
Social justice organizers
Writers and researchers
Creative directors and producers
Our alumni have gone on to publish books, lead major cultural institutions, influence policy, and create internationally recognized work.