Product Description

Revised to reflect the latest thinking and trends in managing organizations and people, Management and the Arts, Third Edition provides the reader with the practical tools necessary to manage an arts organization. The class-tested questions in each chapter help the reader to integrate the material and develop ideas as to how the situations and problems could have been handled. New case studies focus on the challenges facing managers and organizations every day, and new "In The News" quotes give the reader real-world examples of principles and theories. A new chapter focuses on developing career skills and options. Graduate school options and postgraduate training opportunities are discussed and professional organizations and conferences are highlighted.

The reader will gain useful insights into management from such topics as:

* The theories and processes behind strategic planning and decision making
* Staffing and personal relations
* The tools and techniques available from communicating effectively and keeping track of information

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #572073 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review
An excellent book, solid in every way. I used the first edition this year and it was exactly what I needed for this course. No other book holds a candle to byrnes' book. (Charles Williams, U of Toledo)

The organization of each chapter presents a concise way of assisting students in understanding the material and knowing how to apply it in future situations.

This book is an excellent overview of the field of arts management. It is clearly written and comprehensive. The case studies are really useful.

"Appreciate the specificity of the examples."

From the Publisher
Revised to reflect the latest thinking and trends in managing organizations and people, Management and the Arts provides the reader with the practical tools necessary to manage an arts organization. The class-tested questions in each chapter help the reader to integrate the material and develop ideas as to how the situations and problems could have been handled. New case studies focus on the challenges facing managers and organizations every day, and new "In The News" quotes give the reader real-world examples of principles and theories. Fifty all-new illustrations give clear diagrams of management concepts and solutions. Entirely new budget and financial worksheets bring this edition completely up-to-date.

About the Author
William J. Byrnes is Dean of the College of Performing and Visual Arts at Southern Utah University. Mr. Byrnes works with the faculty and staff in the departments of Art, Music, and Theater Arts and Dance, as well as the MFA in Arts Administration to promote, and strengthen the College and its programs. In addition, he has oversight of the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, the American Folk Ballet and works with the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespearean Festival. He teaches in the graduate program at SUU and lectures internationally on arts and culture management. Mr. Byrnes has worked for more than 30 years in all aspects of producing theatre, dance, and opera. He has done numerous workshops on leadership, planning, project management, budgeting, and employee relations. He is a past president of the United States Institute for Theatre technology.

Customer Reviews

Text book
A good book to get a general survey of issues in the arts management field. As an overview, it necessarily glosses over details in areas such as the history of arts management, economics/accounting, daily operation strategies. Great for presenting theory-great for examples of how other arts organizations have implemented theory. Slightly geared towards performing arts organizations but quite useful to all arts managers.

Important basics for all arts managers
William Byrnes' book is obviously one of only a few books touching all aspects of arts management today. Readers will learn how arts organizations and arts management evolved, the theories and processes behind strategic planning and decision-making, and how to integrate various management theories with practical applications to this type of organization. Of course, not all of Byrnes' examples lets copy into other cultural markets, but there are a lot of general basics for arts managers and administrators worldwide. We can really advise to buy this publication.

Good start
I used this book in an introductory course to arts management. Though it can be very dry, the book is a useful base. However, if you can find the same information with a little more personality, I would take it.