The Student Council for the Arts (SCA), organized by the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts, is a group of Duke undergraduate students who serve to promote, enrich, and guide the arts on campus.
Apply to join the Student Council for the Arts below!
The Student Council for the Arts (SCA), organized by the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts (Duke Arts), is a group of Duke undergraduate students who serve to promote, enrich, and guide the arts on campus. In an advisory capacity, SCA works with Duke Arts and aims to positively impact the arts landscape at large.
Members of SCA apply for a one-year term each fall and may reapply each year. Meetings are held on a monthly basis during the fall and spring semesters. Beyond regular meetings, members of SCA receive regular invitations to performances and are encouraged to attend special events in the arts.
Questions should be directed to Brandon Gryde, Duke Arts Director of Administration & Special Projects (brandon.gryde@duke.edu).
The first Student Council for the Arts meeting will be in mid-November 2026.
Responsibilities
An enthusiasm for the arts at large, a particular artistic discipline, and/or the university arts landscape, along with a passion for developing the artistic culture of Duke.
Availability to attend regular meetings and contribute to the work of SCA.
Capacity to serve as an ambassador for Duke Arts, promoting the arts at Duke in academic and social circles.
Qualifications
Provide feedback on student engagement to the Vice Provost for the Arts, Duke Arts, and other arts units as needed.
Advise on arts programming and provide student perspectives on performances of interest.
Stimulate interest in the arts on campus, including as a host or coordinator of events, receptions, or panel discussions.
Applicants do not need to be a major or minor in an arts discipline at Duke, though those students are welcome to apply.
Benefits
Be eligible for complimentary tickets to Duke Arts Presents performances, subject to availability, and incentives for coordinating group attendance.
Receive invitations to Duke Arts events and other arts events on campus.
Interface with arts administrators and with other students who share a passion for the arts, gaining an understanding of the non-profit sector.
Provide feedback to administration, faculty, and staff on the university arts landscape and student priorities in the arts.
