ABOUT

The National Council of Arts Administrators is an organization whose primary purpose is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, the identification of problems, and the generation of shared solutions to the issues confronting arts administrators in higher education today.
 

UPCOMING MEET-UPS

October 27th 4:30-6:30pm EST

Making Time: Using Technology to Work Smarter in Arts Administration

Hosted by: Matt Albritton, Director, School of the Arts, Northern Kentucky University

Arts administrators know the feeling: moving from meeting to meeting, responding to urgent issues, and juggling an endless list of tasks. While technology cannot eliminate the demands of the job, it can help reduce administrative workload and create space for higher-impact work.

We invite arts leaders to share the tools, systems, and strategies they use to save time, streamline processes, and improve efficiency. Together, we'll explore practical approaches for managing communication, scheduling, meetings, reporting, project tracking, document creation, and other routine responsibilities.

Rather than focusing on specific platforms or technical expertise, this conversation will center on real-world examples and everyday practices.

2026 CONFERENCE
 

SHIFTING GROUNDS
53rd Annual Conference
September 23-25, 2026
Hosted by the University of Arkansas School of Art

The 53rd National Council of Arts Administrators conference brings together arts leaders to consider how we build resilient and sustainable futures for our institutions and communities.

Against the backdrop of Northwest Arkansas’s rapidly growing and dynamic arts ecosystem, the  University of Arkansas School of Art hosts this year’s gathering to explore themes of sustainable innovation, access, and community engagement. Together, we will reflect on the shifting grounds of arts administration and imagine how we can thrive collectively while shaping the evolving landscape of higher education and the arts.


CONFERENCE WEBSITE
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Jeff Beekman, Director of the School of Art at the University of Arizona

Michelle Murillo, Chair of the Visual Arts Department at California State University, Fullerton. 

Dr. Angela Herren Rajagopalan, Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at UNC Charlotte

Rebecca Strzelec,  Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Professor for the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan.

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Support the Future of Arts Leadership 
JIM HOPFENSPERGER FELLOWSHIP FOR EMERGING ARTS ADMINISTRATORS

The National Council of Arts Administrators (NCAA) warmly invites you to support our Fellowship Program, a vital initiative that aligns with our mission to cultivate and advance leadership in arts administration.

Through this program, we provide emerging and aspiring leaders with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and community connection. Each fellowship includes full conference registration and a one-year NCAA membership—an investment that opens doors and builds lasting networks.

A contribution of $325 fully funds one fellow’s participation. However, gifts of any amount are meaningful and will directly support the development of future leaders in our field.

Your generosity helps ensure that our community reflects the diversity, passion, and innovation that arts leadership demands. We are deeply grateful for your consideration and commitment to shaping the future of the arts.

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