AMPLIFY YOUR IMPACT
Why Choose the MA in Arts Politics?
The one-year master’s program rigorously explores the interplay between critical theory and creative practice, examining histories of political frameworks in the arts, as well as contemporary advocacy strategies and tactics for change. Our program offers the tools, collaborators, and mentors you need to amplify your impact. We push our students to think about their role in a transnational world that must contend with issues around race, class, gender, sexuality, dis/ability, and religion. Our alumni have gone on to publish books, lead major cultural institutions, influence policy, and create internationally recognized work.
Who is the program for?
Our program is a meeting place for arts activists whose work cannot be contained by a single discipline or motivation. The program is designed for artists, organizers, scholars, and cultural producers who want to explore and drive change through their work. Our students include a dynamic mix of artists, writers, performers, scholars, curators, and activists who thrive in an environment built for experimentation, collaboration, and rigorous inquiry.
Program Overview
Earn your master’s in just 12 months.
One of the few degree-granting programs of its kind in the U.S.
Equal focus on creative practice and critical theory.
Collaborate across Tisch and the broader NYU ecosystem.
Personalized experience through small cohort, direct mentorship, and alumni connections.
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.
Application Information
The application for fall 2027 will open this September. The deadline to apply is February 1st.