ARTS MANAGEMENT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Who's Who
Presenters
Monica Hazangeles received her masters degree from American University in Art Management and began working at the Friends of Chamber Music in Kansas City, Missouri. She is currently President of Strathmore, a multi-disciplinary arts organization located in North Bethesda, Maryland. Hazangeles currently oversees Strathmore's day-to-day administration. During Hanzangeles tenure as President, she has dramatically expanded ticket sales, surpassing the $2 million ticket sales mark and fosters a culture of keeping Strathmore fresh and innovative. This fall, Hazangeles' professional accomplishments were recognized with the Alumni Achievement Award.
dog & pony dc
Facilitator, Bragging Rights interactive session
dog & pony dc is an ensemble-based devised theatre company focused on providing audiences new ways to experience theatre. Whether it’s an ultra-violent live-action version of the Punch and Judy puppet show, or an imagined civic ceremony that ignites debate about a time capsule’s contents, d&pdc shows playfully explore the elastic relationship between artist and audience. We like to think that going to our shows is like going to a concert...a rock concert. Everyone’s energized and engaged in the moment, and sometimes the audience ends up on stage.
AU Alumni Association
Co-presenter, Alumni in the Know
The AU Alumni Association's distinguished alumni speaker series, Alumni in the KNOW, incorporates a unique opportunity to explore the professional paths of AU's decorated and accomplished alumni, stimulates career development interest in future alumni, and connects prominent alumni with the AU community.
Andrew Taylor
Asst. Professor, AU Arts Management
Presenter, The Basics
survey of arts management in 5 minutes
E. Andrew Taylor is an Assistant Professor in the Arts Management Program, exploring the intersection of arts, culture, and business. An author, lecturer, and researcher on a broad range of arts management issues, Andrew has also served as a consultant to arts organizations and cultural initiatives throughout the U.S. and Canada, including the William Penn Foundation, Overture Center for the Arts, American Ballet Theatre, Create Austin, and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, among others.
Friday Night Event Partners
Artisphere connects artists and audiences through an eclectic mix of fresh, thought-provoking arts programming. We’re your spot for insight into the creative process and to engage in artistic adventures—from contemporary visual art, live music and theatre to new media, film and dance. Come explore, experience and engage—collide with art. Artisphere is located at 1101 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia, two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro (blue/orange) and within walking distance of Georgetown. Admission to Artisphere and all its visual art galleries is free; there is a cost for ticketed events. Artisphere is pleased to offer its patrons free parking evenings after 5:00 p.m. and all day on weekends.
Studio Theatre is Washington’s premier venue for contemporary theatre, “where local audiences will find today’s edgiest playwrights” (Variety). Studio produces the work of today’s greatest writers, augmented by occasional productions of modern classics. Studio's work is marked by its emphasis on excellence in acting and design, and the signature intimacy of its four theatres, all of which seat fewer than 225 patrons. The quality of this work has been recognized over its 36-year history by sustained community support and 60 Helen Hayes Awards for excellence in professional theatre.
ADI: advancing artistic excellence through education, performance and a strong commitment to the development of new works.
ADI began presenting nationally and internationally acclaimed dance companies for DC-area audiences in 2011 and has since become one of the most active presenters of professional contemporary dance in the country. With a commitment to presenting cutting-edge dance work, ADI has earned a reputation as a leading progressive dance venue, with The Washington Post calling it, “the region’s leading edge of edge.”
Current Student Contributors
Chelsey Anderson &
Christina Girardi
Crafters, 40th Anniversary Commemorative Wine
Chelsey Anderson is an arts manager, visual artist, and emerging wine maker. To see how all of these passions come together, visit her website.
Christina Girardi is an arts manager, visual artist, and the program's resident graphic designer. Check our her website to see more of the work she does with pastels.