Claire Long, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator / Director of Experiential Learning
Dr. Claire Long is the Program Coordinator and Director of Experiential Learning for the Arts Management Program at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. She is also an adjunct faculty member and a proud alumna of the College, where she earned her B.A. in Arts Management with minors in Music and Studio Art.
Claire holds a Ph.D. in Leadership with a Business concentration, as well as a Master of Arts Management (MAM) from Carnegie Mellon University. Her doctoral research explored mentorship and relational leadership in arts internships through creative, arts-based methods. Earlier in her career, she researched accessibility in the arts and completed an eight-month consulting project with four major museums in Pittsburgh to improve access for individuals with disabilities.
Since returning to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in 2016, Claire has managed the operations of the Arts Management Program and directed its experiential learning initiatives including internships, community partnerships, and study abroad while teaching and developing courses on creativity and art careers. She is deeply committed to connecting students with high-impact learning experiences and fostering a culture of mentorship and inclusion in the arts.
In addition to her work in higher education, Claire teaches beginner pottery classes at the Clay Cottage in Mount Pleasant, where she enjoys sharing the creative process with students of all ages.
Education
Ph.D. in Leadership
Anderson University, Anderson, SC
Master of Arts Management
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management
Minors in Music and Studio Art
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, SC
Courses Taught
ARTM 225: The Art of Creativity
ARTM 270: Professionalism in the Arts
ARTM 360: Special Topics in Arts Management - Global Music Industry Study Abroad
ARTM 400: Arts Management Internship
ARTM 401: Music Industry Internship
FYSE: Exploring the Arts and Cultural Ecosystem of the Lowcountry