The Women's Perspectives in Arts Administration Symposium is a space for critical dialogue between practitioners and scholars in the field and as we navigate the changing world of arts administration, management, and leadership. Our theme this year, Transformation in Arts Administration Practice and Scholarship, emphasizes the innovative approaches, emerging leadership practices, and diverse perspectives to address the contemporary challenges and opportunities facing our field.

The 2025 symposium brings together practitioners, scholars, and practitioner-scholars exploring the transformative forces influencing our profession and field. Presentations, panels, and workshops will engage in critical dialogue on how shifts in social, cultural, economic, and environmental contexts are being transformed by new advancements reshaping the practices, policies, and research within arts administration. As we explore these transformations, the 2025 symposium aims to inspire possibilities and foster deeper understanding of the experiences of arts administrators, today and in the future.

The Women's Perspectives in Arts Administration symposium highlights the work, research, and experiences of women-identifying scholars and practitioners in the arts administration field. While our primary presenters are women-identifying, we warmly welcome people of all genders to attend, participate in sessions, and join in the discussions. The symposium fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and where all attendees can engage in meaningful dialogue about the evolving role of women in arts administration. Everyone is encouraged to contribute, learn, and collaborate.