Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Current News
Save the date!
The AAGA has just announced the date for the Annual Art Auction Fundraiser: Friday March, 6, 2009
This year the auction will take place in the Bossone Lobby and Atrium. Proceeds benefit Arts Administration Graduate Students to participate in Arts Advocacy Day 2009. More Information to follow!
Incoming Student Reception
The AAGA and the Online AADM Program are proud to host a reception welcoming the incoming students to the new Online Arts Administration Graduate Program. This event will be held on Thursday, November 13th from 5:00pm - 7:30 pm in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery. From November 13th -16th these students will be in residency on campus. All Drexel Arts Administration students and graduates are invited to attend in order to meet the first class of online students.
Adding to the excitement will be our guest speaker, Gary Steuer, Philadelphia's Chief Cultural Officer and the new Director of the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. This office, which closed in 2004 under the direction of former Mayor Street, was announced to re-open last July by the current Mayor Nutter. Mr. Steuer, former Vice President of Americans for the Arts, will speak about the Mayor's charge to him and challenges currently facing the arts and culture sector.
Refreshments will be served.
- Host: Online AADM Program and AAGA
- Location: Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery
- Main Building (3141-51 Chestnut Street, between 31st and 32nd Sts.)
- 3rd Floor
- When: Thursday, November 13, 5:00PM to 7:30PM
- Please RSVP by November 10th by calling (215) 895-2453
Overview
The Arts Administration Graduate Association (AAGA) believes in the importance of arts and culture in society. We believe in preparing Arts Administration students to be successful leaders in the arts and culture industry so they may advance the professionalism of the Arts Administration field.
Membership in the AAGA is automatic for all current Arts Administration graduate students and is open to all current Drexel Graduate students. Arts Administration alumni may participate in our events, but are not voting members.
In addition to attending our events, we encourage all members to volunteer and assist in our special event planning, from our Speaker Event to our Annual Art Auction; there is something for everyone to do! Visit the links to learn more about the opportunities that exist for you!
Download the AAGA Constitution
Contact Information
All are encouraged to contact us with any questions, concerns, and/or suggestions. You can contact an officer directly via email below or send a general inquiry to:
- Arts Administration Graduate Association
- Drexel University
- 3141 Chestnut Street
- 2018 MacAlister Hall
- Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Fax: 215-895-2452
- Phone: 215-895-6400 (Graduate Assistant Office)
- aaga@drexel.edu
Officers
Meg Clifton Mitchell, President mac322@drexel.edu
The President of the AAGA is responsible for attending Graduate Student Association (GSA) meetings, acting as a liaison between the AAGA and the Arts Administration Department, the GSA and other Drexel organizations. The President helps incoming students connect with current students and alumni, and is available to answer general questions regarding Drexel and the Philadelphia area.
Kim Kindlesperger, Vice President kk395@drexel.edu
The Vice President of the AAGA is responsible for filling in for the President, if for any reason she is not able to fulfill the Presidential duties. The Vice President is also responsible for organizing the Speaker Event.
Laura Keegan, Special Events Coordinator laura.m.keegan@drexel.edu
The Special Events Coordinator plans social activities for AAGA members to ensure opportunities for students to meet, mingle, and network. The Special Events Coordinator is also responsible for organizing the Annual Art Auction. The annual art auction raises money to send AAGA members to Arts Advocacy Day in Washington, DC.
Monica Fonorow, Volunteer Coordinator mjf59@drexel.edu
The Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, oversee, and train volunteers for all AAGA events; will find opportunities and encourage AAGA students to volunteer and affect the larger Drexel community throughout the year.
Kimberly Hassmiller, Public Relations Manager krh56@drexel.edu
The Public Relations Manager maintains the AAGA website and assists with the marketing of the Special Events of the AAGA. This position is occupied by one of the Graduate Assistants.
Divya Janardhan, Secretary/Treasurer dj89@drexel.edu
The officer will take minutes at all board and general meetings; will keep the alumni database updated through the electronic database and Arts Administration website; will oversee accounts and submit check requests and funding proposal(s) to the GSA.
Amanda Collett, Committee Member
Audrey Taylor, Committee Member
Ximena Varela, Faculty Advisor