The Arts and Markets program provides you
with the knowledge and skills to connect your artistic abilities with business and successfully market, manage, and innovate your
creative ideas into a career.
Why Study Arts & Markets at UNC Asheville?
Outside the Classroom
At UNC Asheville, we take pride in our vibrant learning environment. We encourage you to join student clubs and organizations, explore study abroad opportunities, and engage in a holistic educational experience beyond the classroom.
Research Opportunities
Unleash your creativity through independent research opportunities, such as through our Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Project (URCAP). Or, enroll in AME 499, an independent research course where you explore your interests under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
Study Abroad
Studying arts or business abroad offers you the opportunity to embark on an exciting journey that adds value to your college experience and helps you stand out to employers. Discover study abroad options at UNC Asheville and envision where your arts & markets education can take you.
Faculty
Learn from UNC Asheville’s distinguished faculty, who bring a range of expertise to the classroom. Focused on an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts education, our arts & markets faculty strive to support students’ unique journeys, both during their time at UNC Asheville and beyond.
Amanda Wray, Ph.D.
Director of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
| Office: 213 Karpen Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-6412 |
| Email: awray1@unca.edu |
Renuka Gusain, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary; International Studies and Humanities; HUM 214 Coordinator
| Office: 214 Zeis Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-3952 |
| Email: rgusain@unca.edu |
Trey Adcock, Ph.D.
ᏣᎳᎩᎯ ᎠᏰᎵ, Cherokee Nation; Associate Professor, Director of American Indian & Indigenous Studies; International Studies
| Office: 214 Zeis Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-6961 |
| Email: ladcock1@unca.edu |
Laura Bond, M.F.A.
Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
| Office: 120 Whitesides Hall |
| Phone: (828) 232-2992 |
| Email: lbond@unca.edu |
Anne Jansen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary, International Studies and English; Director of US Ethnic Studies; Diversity Intensive Committee Chair
| Office: 212 Karpen Hall |
| Phone: (828) 251-6582 |
| Email: ajansen@unca.edu |
Careers & Outcomes
Diverse career opportunities await arts & markets graduates. Their expertise in business and art blends seamlessly with the B.A. in interdisciplinary studies and makes them versatile professionals and leaders who drive innovation and sustainability within the arts and cultural landscape. Equipped with a deep understanding of arts administration, marketing, and entrepreneurship, they find rewarding careers in various sectors, including arts organizations, cultural institutions, event management, and creative enterprises.
The academic rigor and practical experiences offered within our arts & markets program serve as a springboard for those aiming to make a lasting impact in the ever-evolving field of arts and culture. With the ability to combine artistic passion with strategic business acumen, our alumni also transition into prestigious graduate programs, specializing in areas such as arts & markets, business administration, or cultural policy.
Related Programs
Discover, Create, and Lead in the Arts & Markets Program
Designed to ignite your passion for the arts while equipping you with the skills to navigate the dynamic landscape of arts & markets, our program cultivates a keen understanding of the business side of the arts. Prepare to foster your own creative vision as our program empowers you to take the lead in shaping the future of the arts industry.
Join our community that not only appreciates the arts but also possesses the acumen to drive innovation and success in this dynamic field.
Contact Us
| Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Phone: 828.250.3955 |
| Email: interdisciplinary@unca.edu |
