Dr. Jim Volz is a Professor of Theatre at California State University, Fullerton, USA, and an international arts consultant and producer. He served as a longtime critic for New York's Back Stage and is the founding editor of the Shakespeare Theatre Association’s international publication, quarto. He has produced over 100 professional productions, consulted for over 100 arts institutions and published more than 100 articles on arts management, arts criticism, Shakespeare, and theatre. He was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre in 2014. He is the author of How to Run a Theatre and Working in American Theatre (Bloomsbury Methuen Drama).
Introduction to Arts Management begins in the right place - with the arts manager and an emphasis on the need to take control of her life ... The focus on collaboration is apparent in the organization of his book. Many of the guidelines, tips, and how-tos are presented in list form under descriptive sub-headings. It is the kind of book conducive to sharing with others to discuss its insights and helpful hints ... It's a book to keep on your desk for quick reference during a planning session or to quote from at a board meeting before it has a chance to fall apart ... The book is recommended for emerging arts leaders (graduate and undergraduate), and for individuals already working in the field but who lack formal training. * ArtsManagement.net *