At Florida Atlantic, you鈥檒l find a program designed for creative self-starters. The curriculum moves through four key stages: visualizing your future, developing strategies to achieve your goals, building confidence and resilience, and turning your ideas into lasting impact. You鈥檒l benefit from hands-on courses, mentorship from experienced faculty, and the chance to connect with a vibrant community of artists and innovators. Student projects span music, visual arts, theater and more鈥攕howcasing the real-world success of FAU鈥檚 arts entrepreneurs.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate:

  • Minor in Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship
  • Certificate in Arts and Performance Entrepreneurship
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Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes


1. Equip students with entrepreneurial skills tailored to the arts and performance industries.
2. Foster the ability to visualize, plan and execute creative projects independently.
3. Develop resilience and adaptability for freelance and self-directed careers.
4. Encourage collaboration and innovation across artistic disciplines.

1. Demonstrate the ability to launch and manage arts-related ventures or projects.
2. Apply business and marketing strategies to creative work.
3. Build a professional portfolio and online presence.
4. Connect with mentors and peers to expand career opportunities.
5. Achieve measurable progress toward personal and professional artistic goals.

Thomas Biggs - Music (Undergraduate) | From Stage to Site: The Value of a Musician's Online Presence

Maxwell Laurentino 鈥� Visual Arts ( Undergraduate) | Illustrator

Daniel Perez 鈥� Music (Graduate) | Music Educator & Executive Director

Arcadia Valle - Arts (Undergraduate) | Presto! Community Services; Make Music Together

Ashley Legg 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | The Road to Independent Artistry

Mariana Jimenez 鈥� Visual Arts (Undergraduate) | Creative Director & Founder of MAY脡

Tyler Rosado 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | Musician, Composer, Educator

Annie Marquez 鈥� Visual Arts (Undergraduate) | Photographer + Graphic Designer

Dion Sellitti 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | Saxophonist, Audition Prep., Innovator

Alina Negrin 鈥� Visual Arts (Undergraduate) | Photographer & Videographer

Brandon Hamilton 鈥� Music (Undergraduate) | Saxophonist, Performing Artist

Dylan Shaffer 鈥� Theater (Undergraduate) | The Casting Director Route

Ana V. Mattos - Music (Graduate) | The Conductor & Performing Artist Case Study

Ana V. Mattos - Music (Graduate) | Silver Keys Clarinet Choir

More student projects will be featured as the program continues to grow...

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Dr. Jose Leonardo Leon, DMA

Assistant Professor of Music

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters

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Boca Raton Campus

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

The College of Arts & Letters offers degree programs and certificates in the performing arts, fine arts, languages and social sciences.