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⇒ VISION
The Linehan Artist Scholars Program’s vision includes three goals:
- Be a best-in-class destination arts program for talented students interested in UMBC’s specialty arts programs (e.g., dance, imaging and digital arts, music, and theatre) at an R1 university offering interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial opportunities;
- Launch Linehan Artist Scholars into meaningful and productive careers; and
- Elevate UMBC’s reputation as an institution with high-quality arts programs.
⇒ MISSION
The Linehan Artist Scholars program empowers artists to turn their talent into careers by being the program of choice, blending critical study with creative expressions in a high-achieving interdisciplinary environment. The program provides a dynamic community that promotes artistic, intellectual, social, and civic development. UMBC recognizes artists as leaders of transformation in our society, and in partnership with the visual and performing arts departments at UMBC, the Linehan Artist Scholars Program prepares artist scholars to be leaders and makers empowered to create in various contexts.
⇒ VALUES
Curiosity.
Actively investigate and engage with all arts disciplines.
Community
Engage in healthy and inclusive communication.
Diversity.
Appreciate other perspectives, backgrounds, and identities.