WHY IS ICART A LEADING SCHOOL IN CULTURAL PROFESSIONS?

ART, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, CINEMA

The art of bringing culture to life

Joining ICART means turning your passion for art, performing arts, music, or cinema into a meaningful life project.

For more than 60 years, ICART has been training future professionals in the art market and cultural management—talents capable of designing, promoting, and showcasing artistic and cultural projects for all audiences.

With a hands-on teaching approach, recognized academic excellence, and strong ties to the professional world, the school enables each student to build a career at the heart of the cultural sector, both in France and internationally.

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WHY CHOOSE
ICART ?

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For more than 60 years, ICART has been training future professionals in the art market and cultural industries through programs recognized by the French Ministry of Culture and certified at RNCP Levels 6 and 7.

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With a hands-on teaching approach, personalized support, and instruction from industry experts, the school enables students to develop immediately applicable professional skills. Its strong network of alumni and partners (galleries, museums, auction houses, labels, production companies…) is a major asset for career opportunities.

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Ranked #1 in the “Culture” category (Eduniversal 2025), ICART offers a Bachelor’s in Arts & Cultural Industries and Specialized MBAs designed with experts from the art market, music industry, performing arts, and film sector.

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With internship opportunities in France and abroad, double-degree programs in New York or Milan, and more than 36 partner universities worldwide, ICART provides a comprehensive journey at the heart of a vibrant cultural ecosystem.

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HOW DOES ICART
SUPPORT CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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  • 20 months of internships over 5 years, in France or abroad
  • 3,000+ internship and job offers every year
  • 90% of alumni employed within 6 months of graduation
  • 100% personalized support thanks to a dedicated Corporate Relations team

 

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    “At ICART, I learned the importance of networking, adaptability, and constant curiosity. The art market is a changing ecosystem that requires continuous reinvention. Dare to try, multiply your experiences, and cultivate your uniqueness.”
    Louise T.

    ICART Graduate 2022
    Exhibition curator, author, and consultant

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    “It’s a program that offers both the theoretical and practical sides of the cultural sector. For the first time, I was confronted with all the challenges involved in organizing a real event.”
    Clémence B.

    ICART Graduate 2018
    Production assistant at the Comédie-Française

A School at the Heart of Cultural Life

Believing that art fuels reflection and innovation, ICART regularly invites street artists to create works on the school’s walls, transforming the campus into a true space of expression where students nurture their creativity every day.

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8, parvis des Chartrons 33074 Bordeaux

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1 bis, rue de Tenremonde 59000 Lille

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113 bd Marius Vivier Merle 69003 Lyon

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Paris

61/63 Rue Pierre Charon 75008 Paris

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New York

16 West 61st Street 10023 New York

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you join ICART if you do not have a background in cultural or arts management?

ICART, the school of cultural and arts management, is open to all candidates.
It is therefore not mandatory to have prior training in culture or the arts to join ICART.
Motivation and the construction of a clear professional project in the field of art and culture are the key elements required to enter the school.

Are you applying to the Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Mediation at ICART?
You can join ICART as long as you have completed your high school diploma (any specialization).
All the fundamentals—cinema, painting, photography, music, etc.—are reviewed in the first-year core curriculum, “Art and Culture”, of the Bachelor’s in Cultural Mediation.

Are you applying to the Expert Cycle (4th and 5th year, Specialized MBAs) at ICART?
It is preferable to have some knowledge of Art History or Cultural Mediation.
However, once again, ICART primarily evaluates your motivation and your professional project in the field of art and culture.
Whether you apply for the 4th or 5th year, ICART offers refresher courses in Art History and Cultural Mediation before each academic term begins.

What is a school of arts and cultural management, and how is it different from an art school?

A school of arts and cultural management trains professionals who are capable of managing, coordinating, and developing projects in the cultural and artistic sectors.

Programs in cultural mediation focus on acquiring skills in management, administration, strategy, marketing, communication, and the development of artistic and cultural projects.

Students in a cultural mediation school learn to work in a variety of environments, such as museums, theaters, galleries, festivals, public or private institutions, and cultural organizations.

Art schools, on the other hand, train artists, and focus on developing artistic and technical skills, with an emphasis on creation and artistic expression.

What are the requirements for studying abroad during the ICART Cultural Mediation program?

ICART encourages students to go abroad during their five years of study.

Whether for an internship or a study semester, to go abroad a student must:

  • have a minimum overall average of 12/20
  • provide proof of a minimum TOEIC or TOEFL score (as specified by the academic and international teams)

Today, one out of three ICART students chooses to complement their Cultural Mediation training with an international experience. Highly educational, this experience is a real boost for your career! 

What are the internship periods during the Cultural Mediation program at ICART?

Internship periods vary depending on the year of study at ICART, allowing Cultural Mediation students to gain progressive professional experience throughout their academic journey.

  • 1st year: 2-month internship between April and June
  • 2nd year: 4-month internship between November and March
  • 3rd year: 4 to 5-month internship between September and January
  • 4th year: 5 to 6-month internship between February and July
  • 5th year: 6-month internship between April and December

Does ICART offer apprenticeship-based programs?

ICART does not offer apprenticeship programs.

Students complete 23 months of full-time internships over the 5 years of study, allowing them to build strong professional experience. Two 6-months internships are required in the 4th and 5th years.

What is a mid-year intake?

The mid-year intake allows students who have already started another program and wish to change direction without losing a full academic year to join ICART’s Cultural Mediation school.

Is it possible to speak with students before joining ICART?

You can meet ICART students during the Open House events.

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