The Arts & Communication program is a launchpad for creative careers and offers students exploration, experiential learning, internship, and job opportunities in a range of professions, including (but not limited to): creative practices, arts administration, entertainment, journalism & writing, marketing, media, museums & archives, publishing, and strategic communications.

Short Takes

Innovative young adult novels by Amherst alumni showcase stories of resilience, self-discovery, and social justice. Melissa Kantor ’91’s Biology Lessons follows a teen navigating an unexpected pregnancy in restrictive Texas, while Dustin Thao ’18’s When Haru Was Here and Jess …

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TrendsWatch: Navigating a Volatile Future

Each year, the American Alliance of Museum’s Center for the Future of Museums (CFM) engages in research that helps museums explore the cultural, political, and economic challenges facing society and devise strategies to shape a better tomorrow. Each year the CFM releases …

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Making a Passion Into a Profession

Julian Erickson-Watson ’21 moved to Portland, ME to live with friends and pursue editorial internships. Along the way, he found his passion for pottery and recently launched a learning studio that’s thriving. Learn more about how he made his creative vision …

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Resources

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Alumni

John Abodeely

Alumni-in-Residence
  • President and Chief Executive Officer Oolite Arts
Meet John

Aleszu Bajak

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Editor Storybench.org and LatinAmericanScience.org
Meet Aleszu

Tess Banta

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Graphic Novel Editor First Second
Meet Tess

Lisa Biggs

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Assistant Professor Brown University
Meet Lisa

Matthew Bires

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer A24
Meet Matthew
Meet Khalil

Chip Garner

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Senior Vice President MWWPR
Meet Chip

Andre Gray

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Chief Creative Officer Annex88
Meet Andre

Alexandra Juhasz

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Distinguished Professor of Film Brooklyn College, CUNY
Meet Alexandra

Inda Schaenen

Alumni-in-Residence
  • Writer, Journalist, Professor, Certified English Language Arts Teacher
Meet Inda
Meet Amrita

Contact & Location

Phone
413-542-2265
Address

Amherst, MA 01002