So…what does an Arts Management portfolio look like?

Posted on: March 8, 2007

While the question isn't rhetorical, the answer isn't immediately obvious. Historically, managers weren't in a profession that required a portfolio for entry. We think that's changing, and we're not alone.

Increasingly, project-based portfolios are emerging as a staple in the business and management professions. Unlike designers, or filmmakers, or composers, a manager's portfolio uses audio/visual documentation to help explain what it is they do. Managers don't design, or film, or write the 'thing,' they bring it all together.

Telling that story through a portfolio is certainly more challenging for a manager, but overcoming challenges is after all, what a (good) manager does best.

Columbia's management students aren't alone. Our office is here to help. To help brainstorm, to help instruct and to help build.

On Thursday, March 15th from 12-1pm, we'll host an AEMM freshman meet'n'greet (and really, non-freshman are welcome as well) and brainstorm with students how they can begin to develop a body of work and how they can envision turning that work into an impressive arts management portfolio.

Our special guest will be PR & event expert, film festival organizer and portfolio advisor Kimberley McArthur. Kimberley will help us, help you develop a portfolio plan that makes sense for your career path.

Snacks and coffee complements of the AEMM Department. Thanks AEMM Department!

For the uninitiated, the Portfolio Center is in the 623 S Wabash Bldg, Room 307. See you there.