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Sam Krall serves as Applied Assistant Professor and Director of the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Management Program at the University of Tulsa within the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences and Department of Art, Design and Art History.
Education:
- M.A., Syracuse University
- B.M., Eastman School of Music
Specializing in audience development and career sustainability for creative professionals, Krall's work bridges arts management with entrepreneurial frameworks. His research examines crossover audiences between entertainment sectors, social entrepreneurship models in cultural organizations, and interdisciplinary approaches to arts funding. He has developed practical curricula used by thousands of artists to navigate the business dimensions of creative careers while maintaining artistic integrity.
Awards:
- Three-time recipient of TU's Most Valuable Professor (MVP) Award
- University of Rochester’s Meliora staff team award
As a nationally recognized creative careers specialist, Krall has mentored nearly 2,000 musicians and artists at Eastman School of Music and Syracuse University. His strategic consulting extends to major institutions including Tulsa Ballet (where he serves as board chair appointee) and the Alexandre Hogue Gallery (which he directed for four years). He has secured partnerships through presentations at Berklee College of Music, Chamber Music America, and Penn State's Central PA Festival of the Arts where he served as Arts Entrepreneur-in-Residence in 2023.
Leading the ACE Management Program, Krall develops curricula connecting classroom theory with industry practice through Tulsa's arts ecosystem. His leadership extends to community initiatives including Fab Lab Tulsa integration and collaborations with regional cultural institutions to create pipelines for student engagement.
