American Journal of Arts Management

Articles and research for arts management educators and professionals

Welcome!

AJAM is a peer-reviewed, online journal committed to publishing subjects of current interest in the field of arts management and its pedagogy for arts leaders, managers, educators, and students.

We specialize in the U.S. non-profit performing arts industry. Areas of interest include:

  • Non-profit arts management

  • Governance and leadership

  • Advocacy

  • Community-based arts management

  • Marketing and audience development

  • Fundraising

  • Financial management

  • History of arts management

  • Teaching of arts management, including case studies

Articles may focus on arts management theory, practice, pedagogy, or any combination.

Submission Deadlines

AJAM publishes three times per year.  The deadlines to submit are:

  • January issue: October 31

  • May issue: February 28

  • September issue: May 31.


Diane Claussen, Editor

Associate Professor

Head of Theatre Management

The Theatre School at DePaul University

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Kevin Maifeld, Editor

Professor Emeritus, Arts Leadership

Seattle University


David Edelman, Editor Emeritus

Professor & Director of Performing Arts Leadership and Management Program

Shenandoah Conservatory

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