Master of Fine Arts Cultural Leadership

NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts (Cultural Leadership) is designed for those who make art happen. It invites participants to explore and define how positive change is enacted and to graduate as future-focused and effective cultural leaders.

Combining part-time study, online learning and in-person intensives at NIDA’s Sydney campus and beyond, this program invites you to connect, exchange ideas and experiment with innovative approaches to creative and professional practice. Topics covered include governance, cultural policy, entrepreneurial thought leadership, communication, advocacy, cultural transformation, sustainability, as well as evaluative and practice-based research methods.

Throughout the 30-month course, you will be taught by experienced cultural leaders and supported by senior NIDA academics. In recognition of the breadth of skills, knowledge, and diverse lived experiences that students bring to the course, we encourage and support a unique peer-learning environment.

This MFA also includes the opportunity to undertake a research-driven, international case study and placement to enhance your networks, and a collaborative capstone project to put your knowledge into practice. Culture shifts happen when cultural leaders are skilled. This program is an invaluable resource for those who are dedicated to making a meaningful and positive impact on the cultural landscape, now and in the future.