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UK Arts Administration to host Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts Conference
The University of Kentucky Department of Arts Administration will host the Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts (STPA) Conference, Sept. 21-23, in Lexington.
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University of Kentucky Alumnus Aaron Levi Garvey Becomes the New Chief Curator at the Andy Warhol Museum
Aaron Levi Garvey is a Jewish-American Curator/Historian working and lecturing in Modern and Contemporary Arts and Culture. Currently Garvey is the Chief Curator of the Andy Warhol Museum.
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Dr. Yuha Jung leads team of UK researchers investigating racial bias
UK researchers investigate racial bias in recognition of Kentucky’s historic properties
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UK arts administration students visit Berea Archives to study records from Grammy Award-winning musician
University of Kentucky arts administration students took a field trip to study arts practices, policies, and law through an analysis of the Janis Ian Collection in the Berea Archives.
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UK Arts Administration, The Lyric team up on lessons in event management
A University of Kentucky arts administration partnership with The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center is giving students experience in event planning and management. 
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Honoring University Research Professor Yuha Jung
Through her research, Yuha Jung provides tested, useful models for governing and running museums, cultural heritage sites and other types of arts organizations that can be more inclusive of diverse community needs.
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PhD Arts Admin Student Travis Newton to release management book
New Orchestra Management Handbook by Travis Newton Set for February 1, 2022 Release Date 
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Fish Tank to Highlight Entrepreneurship in Arts Administration
UK Arts Administration students pitch their ideas at the 2021 "Fish Tank: Emerging Entrepreneurs in Art" Competition
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Arts Administration students connect at VenueConnect
Arts Administration students attended VenueConnect Conference in Atlanta with assistant professor Jill Schinberg this August.
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Arts Administration alumni launch small business during pandemic
Arts Administration alumni Alexandra Burns and Tommy Townsend made lemonade out of lemons when the COVID-19 pandemic sent many of us into isolation. What began as a hobby is now the fully-formed LLC With Love Candle Company, with orders shipped throughout the United States and pop-up shops at many locations in Lexington.