College of Charleston Arts Management Program

Gaillard Center

Check out this sneak peek of Lowcountry Listens with Nathan & Eva! Tune in September 16 at 6pm to see the full performance. Lowcountry Listens is presented in part by First National Bank—special thanks to our media partners at 105.5 The Bridge and Charleston City Paper.

Today marks the first day of face-to-face classes for the Fall 2020 semester. Whether you’re back on campus, living that Zoom life, or a combination of the two, we wish you a warm, socially distant welcome!

Miller Collective

Support our alum Beth Miller by shopping her Miller Collective shop. She's got a super cool collection of curated goods at the right price. Check her out! https://shopmillercollective.com/

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Arts Management Alums Aim to Make a Difference

today.cofc.edu Little Stranger, a local alternative hip-hop band, normally makes about 90 percent of its income touring up and down the East Coast. Band members John Shields ’12 and Kevin Shields (no relation) average about 120 live shows each year, but all that came to an abrupt halt with the coronavirus pandem...

Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture

Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate the 155 anniversary of emancipation! As we recognize our ancestors who endured the tortures of enslavement, we honor the foundation they laid for us to build upon.

Throughout the day, the Avery will be highlighting Black-owned businesses in the Lowcountry with our Black Business Spotlights! Powered by SC Buy Black Locally, we hope our posts will amplify these small businesses and encourage everyone to buy locally! For business owners, register your business with SC Buy Black Locally today at www.scbbl.co

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💘THANKS SO MUCH YALL💘
Together over 2 nights, we all raised over 4K for @soul_power_productions 🔥🔥🔥
Especially want to extend a huge thanks to @graftchs @coastrecords @slim_s.o.u.l @a_tht_rpper @hulk_bogan @thisislittlebird @stoplightobservations for contributing their time and talents to help make this happen!
You guys f**kin rule. @ Graft Wine Shop

Little Stranger

Come on over now!

https://www.facebook.com/littlestrangermusic/videos/267386521142044/

Hey gang! Thanks for tuning in to our livestream fundraiser for Soul Power Productions LIVE from Graft Wine Shop! Peep the links in the video to DONATE!

Or for more info check out: https://soulpowerproductions.org/

Tonight at 8:00!

☮️ TONIGHT 8pm ET on FB ☮️
Livestream fundraiser for @soul_power_productions LIVE from the wonderful @graftchs
We’ll be rocking out with @hulk_bogan @slim_s.o.u.l @a_tht_rpper & maybe more! See you there and let’s make a difference y’all! @ Graft Wine Shop

⏰ Set your calendar alert right now to head over to the Little Stranger page tonight at 8:00pm for a livestream fundraiser benefitting Soul Power Productions! 🎶

#alumnisupportingalumni

To give directly to Soul Power, visit this link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/soul-power-productions-after-school-programming

Arts Management Alum's Fundraising Concert Has S.O.U.L. Power

Don't forget to tune in TOMORROW at 8:00pm on the Little Stranger page for a livestream concert fundraiser benefitting Soul Power Productions!

https://today.cofc.edu/2020/06/11/cofc-arts-management-soul-power-productions/

today.cofc.edu Cody Dixon '17, founder of S.O.U.L. Power Productions Amid the national conversation about race and social justice, College of Charleston arts management alumnus and local musician John Shields '12 wanted to make a difference. That's why his alternative hip-hop duo

Looking for a way to embrace anti-racism through music? Tune in on Facebook this Friday, June 12 at 8:00PM EST for a livestream fundraiser hosted by Little Stranger and benefitting Soul Power Productions! ⠀
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Little Stranger, a duo started by Arts Management alum John Shields '12, will donate 100% of the funds raised to S.O.U.L. Power Productions, a nonprofit organization that was started by Cody Dixon '17, another alum of our program. Soul Power offers music education and production training to youth and adults in Charleston and operates "Building Blocks," its international partnership with IQRA Muslim Bilingual Academy in Dakar, Senegal. Both John and Cody have consistently given back to our program and Music Industry concentration as well as 1770 Records, our student-run record label in immeasurable ways. With all that's going on across the country and the world, this effort of two of our alums helping each other out and responding in a significant way to embrace anti-racism, equity, and inclusion through music education and production is worth noting. ⠀
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For more information, visit littlestrangermusic.com and soulpowerproductions.org

To give directly to Soul Power, visit this link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/soul-power-productions-after-school-programming

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The faculty and staff of the Arts Management Program at the College of Charleston stand in solidarity with all who are demanding a different future for ourselves, our children, and our community. To read our full commitment to anti-racism and justice in its entirety, please visit this link:
http://artsmgmt.cofc.edu/Commitment.pdf

#BlackLivesMatter

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Association of Arts Administration Educators

Today we are proud to feature our incredible graduate assistant, Will Greene! Will is graduating with an MFA in Creative Writing and a Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management. 🎉🎓Congratulations, Will! Thank you for your stellar work over the past two years as our graduate assistant. You have helped immensely in the creative marketing and recruitment strategies for our graduate program, especially the production of our graduate recruitment videos. The consistent support you have provided to our entire faculty, staff, and students has not gone unnoticed and will impact us for years to come. Thank you for it all!

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🎉Congratulations, graduates of the Arts Management Program and the Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management! ⠀
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We hope that you can join us on Zoom for a toast 🥂 to celebrate your accomplishments on Friday, May 8 from 5:00 to 5:30. Graduates and faculty, check your email for a secure link.
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Pop in when you can for a few words from our faculty. We're so proud of you! 🎓

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On behalf of everyone at the College of Charleston, President Hsu would like to express our congratulations to the Class of 2020. Although official graduation may be postponed until the fall, we celebrate your achievements now. We’re all so proud of you, congrats! #GoCougars

Today we are proud to feature the Arts Management Program’s SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SCHOLARS. These students earned a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher and are recognized for their academic excellence. This year, eleven students earned this honor:⠀
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Lilliana Cameron⠀
Laura Edwards⠀
Timothy Kelly⠀
Eli Major-Wright⠀
Meagan McMahon⠀
Anka Milenkovic⠀
Asa Perryman⠀
Gabriella Plyler⠀
Stephanie Tanzi⠀
Emily Tran⠀
Laurel Trzeciakiewicz⠀
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We will highlight these students in our stories today, so be sure to check those out for details about their accomplishments! Congratulations, everyone! We’re so proud of you!

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Today we celebrate the recipients of our OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARDS! These awards are given to graduating seniors recognized by Arts Management faculty as those who have demonstrated a commitment to the field of arts management. This includes acts of leadership, peer mentoring and exchange, innovation, and/or service to artists, arts organizations, and the Arts Management Program. This year, twelve students were selected for this honor:⠀
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Charlotte Basala⠀
Jessica Bauguess⠀
Megan Eney⠀
Ruby Gonzales⠀
Gretchen Hertel⠀
Eli Major-Wright⠀
Abigail Nisbet⠀
Asa Perryman⠀
Tiffany Potter⠀
Emily Tran⠀
Carly Valdez⠀
Ian Wright⠀
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We will highlight each student in our Instagram stories today, so be sure to check those out for more details about our awardees' accomplishments! Congratulations, everyone! We’re so proud of you!

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College of Charleston - School of the Arts

Today’s highlight is the recipient of the JULIE JETT ARTS MANAGEMENT CITIZENSHIP AWARD. This very special memorial award was established in 2004 in honor of an outstanding graduate of the Arts Management Program who tragically passed away shortly after graduation in 2003. The Arts Management faculty and Julie’s parents instituted this award to recognize one student each year who embodies the characteristics that Julie was recognized for: a student who has made significant contributions to the College and the community through the field of arts management. We are pleased to announce that MILLER ARANT is this year’s recipient.⠀
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Miller has dedicated his college career not only to achievement in the classroom but also to service of his fellow students and community. His impact is most significantly felt on the Arts Management Program’s student-run record label, 1770 Records. Miller has been involved with the organization since his sophomore year and became co-president of the group in his senior year. In that time, Miller dedicated his free time to helping fellow students learn skills like music promotion and graphic design and to helping local musicians access opportunities for live performances and music releases. His legacy will be the deeply embedded connections he built between aspiring musicians and students at the College with the broader music community in Charleston that have helped to create learning opportunities for students in the Arts Management Program. Congratulations, Miller! We are so proud of you!

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College of Charleston

We are honored to announce that BETH ALEXANDER is the recipient of this year’s DR. NORTON M. SELTZER PRIZE FOR ARTS MANAGEMENT. The recipient of this award must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and should exhibit the positive characteristics of Norton Seltzer such as compassion, kindness, humility, and willingness to share knowledge with others.⠀
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Beth is a double major in Arts Management and Studio Art with a minor in Art History. She completed internships at City Gallery and Lulie Wallace, and she has volunteered with the art auction at Redux Contemporary Art Center. Beth’s work has been shown in the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art's Young Contemporaries 2019 Exhibition, she was a member of the Leadership CofC Cohort, she studied abroad at Burren College of Art in Ireland in Spring 2018, and she was selected for an Artist Services apprenticeship with Spoleto Festival USA. She hopes to relocate to Asheville in the fall and acquire a position in the field of arts management while researching and applying to graduate programs. Beth says that she is “extremely passionate about the equal availability of arts education to everyone,” and she one day hopes “to help create and fight for better arts education policy throughout the country.” Congratulations, Beth! We’re so proud of you!

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Every year, we are honored to present our top students with awards at a ceremony hosted by the School of the Arts. Since we are unable to gather in person this year, we will highlight our awardees on social media every day this week, starting with the recipient of our DEAN’S EXCELLENCE AWARD. The recipient of this award must be a graduating senior, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have demonstrated excellence in academics and/or the creative arts, and have engaged in service activities while a student at the College of Charleston School of the Arts. This year, we are pleased to announce that LAUREL TRZECIAKIEWICZ is the recipient of the Dean's Excellence Award in Arts Management!⠀
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Laurel is a double major in Arts Management and Dance. She worked as the Arts Administrative Intern at the South Carolina Children's Theatre, and she was accepted for the very competitive internship in Special Events Development at Jacob's Pillow. During her time at the College, she volunteered at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) conference in New York and served as a peer facilitator for Cougar Excursion. She is a recipient of the School of the Arts Clarence Award, serves as the Arts Management representative for the Dean's Student Advisory Council, was a Peer Facilitator for a First Year Experience course, performed in a total of 10 main stage performances, and served as the secretary for Dance Alliance for two years. After graduation, she plans to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Arts and Cultural Management here at the College. Congratulations, Laurel! We’re so proud of you!

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Our Alumni Spotlight Week concludes today with words from Arts Management alum, Gage Baxter '15, who is the Major Gifts Officer for the Belmont University Performing Arts Center and the College of Music and Performing Arts in Nashville.⠀
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"Fellow Cougars, ⠀
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Wishing you all best of luck on your exams during these uncertain times. Please know that alumni all over the country are rooting for you. ⠀
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To the graduating seniors: You all are resilient and certainly understand the Greek phrase inscribed at Porter’s Lodge, "Know Thyself” better than anyone. While your final semester has been challenging, your hard work matters, and will set you apart as you close your undergraduate chapter. We are inspired by your work ethic and ability to bat down any obstacles, viruses included, that come your way. Finally, we look forward to welcoming you as College of Charleston alumni very soon.⠀
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Good luck, and go Cougars!⠀
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Gage"

Today's words of encouragement are from Arts Management alum, Kiana Kim '15. Kiana is the Director of Production at the Charleston Gaillard Center.⠀
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"We are all creatives in this industry we've chosen to be a part of. We share a love for art, partnership, and most importantly community. In this time of uncertainty, please know that you are not alone in your fears or anxieties. Remember that this pandemic has not taken away our ability to empathize. Check in with your loved ones frequently. Check in with yourself frequently. As a community of creatives, I know we all have it in us to progress and overcome the obstacles ahead of us. ⠀
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"I encourage you all to dream. Invest in your ideas and don't be afraid to share them. Arts organizations around the world need your creativity and your ideas! Take advantage of this time and reach out to organizations you're interested in. Research the careers you maybe see yourself in and ask questions! Ask yourself, "What is the dream and how do I get there?" Invest in relationships and your network will grow! One of the greatest pieces of advice I received while I was a student was to invest in each other. Your classmates will be your biggest advocates when you graduate! You'll celebrate together when you land that dream job or you'll lift each other up when life takes an unexpected turn. Take time to get to know your professors, and if you're lucky enough, they will be a mentor and a friend you'll cherish for life.⠀
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“As a former student of The College and an alumni of the Arts Management Program, I know many of you are in the same position I was being a full-time student, working, interning, AND volunteering. I know it may feel impossible to balance it all, but don't forget to cherish this time of growth! You got this! Rooting for you all and know that I am in your corner! Lots of love -- Kiana"

Today's words of encouragement are from Arts Management alum, GP McLeer '10. GP is the Mayor of Fountain Inn, SC, and the Executive Director of the SC Arts Alliance.⠀
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"Don’t lose focus y’all! Regardless of where you are in your collegiate journey, use this time to do four things:⠀
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1) Observe: Watch what is happening to the industry right now. Take note of how artists and creative companies pivot, or don’t pivot.⠀
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2) Tune Your Voice: In this digital world, you have the ability to work on defining your voice to the outside world (corporate world or personally). Build that personal website, work on the resume, push out some content on your unique takeaways during this time. ⠀
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3) Network: Just because the coffee shop isn’t letting you come inside, or happy hours are only happening in your home doesn’t mean you have to stop networking. Folks are more comfortable than ever right now “meeting” and talking virtually. Expand your network during this time as best you can, because, recession or not, you’ll have to lean on that network after graduation.⠀
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4) Get Creative: As you’re watching how this industry reacts to this global pandemic, find avenues for innovation and creative solutions. There will be a demand for the industry to pivot long term - whether it's making operations go digital, or finding ways to monetize digital engagement in the arts. Use your voice and your network and maybe you’ll find a unique opportunity for yourself. ⠀
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And don’t forget to find a creative outlet for yourself during this time! ⠀
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Stay strong, Cougars and let us know how we can help!"