Arts Leadership Alumni + Student Association (ALASA)

The Arts Leadership Alumni & Student Association (ALASA) represents alumni and currently enrolled students of the University of Houston Master of Arts in Arts Leadership program (MAAL), consisting of at least 4-6 members per year. Members of the ALASA leadership team meet monthly to implement ALASA-led events. Both current students and alumni must be represented on the ALASA leadership team in any given year, without exception.

Mission Statement

To serve the University of Houston Master of Arts in Arts Leadership (MAAL) community by providing students and alumni with professional and personal development opportunities, and empowering each other to continue growing as arts leaders.

Vision Statement

Cultivate a connected and inclusive network of arts leaders whose collaboration and visibility strengthen the value and reputation of a shared degree and community.

Core Values

As arts leaders we value Community, Learning, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Creativity.

Members

To be a member of ALASA, one must be a student or alumni of the University of Houston’s Arts Leadership M.A.

“Bridging cultures and building communities through the power of art.”

– Yijing Tang, Spring 2026 Graduate