Program Partners
We’re proud to collaborate with a range of dynamic partners across the entertainment industry. These valued relationships provide University of Montana students with hands-on learning experiences, professional mentorship, and real-world opportunities to grow their skills. Through these partnerships, our students gain direct insight into the music, film, live event, and creative sectors, preparing them for successful and impactful careers after graduation.
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The Downtown Missoula Association plays a pivotal role in fostering arts, culture, and commerce in the heart of the city. Through this partnership, students explore the planning and promotion of large-scale community events gaining valuable insight into community-focused entertainment management.
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Glacier Ice Rink offers students the opportunity to support community-focused events in a unique venue. From hockey games and figure skating shows to public skating nights, this partnership provides hands-on experience in sports and recreational event management, guest services, and facility operations.
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Logjam is a premier concert promoter and venue operator, managing iconic locations like The Wilma, The Top Hat, and the KettleHouse Amphitheater. Students working with Logjam get real-world experience in talent booking, live event production, marketing, and venue operations—right in the center of Missoula’s vibrant music scene.
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A national leader in youth performing arts, Missoula Children’s Theatre offers students the chance to support arts education and performance production. This partnership gives future entertainment professionals experience in theater operations, tour coordination, and educational outreach.
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The Missoula Fairgrounds hosts a variety of entertainment experiences year-round, including the Western Montana Fair. This partnership gives students a behind-the-scenes look at fair planning, logistics, and marketing, offering a comprehensive experience in managing large public events.
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As Missoula’s beloved minor league baseball team, the PaddleHeads provide a fun and fast-paced environment for students interested in sports entertainment, promotions, and community engagement. Through this partnership, University of Montana students can gain experience in live event execution, fan interaction, and sports marketing with a strong local following.
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The University of Montana Athletics Department offers students the chance to work behind the scenes of Division I sports, from event planning and marketing to sponsorship activation and game-day operations. Partnering with UM Athletics gives students a firsthand look at what it takes to create dynamic fan experiences and manage large-scale sporting events.
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Zootown Festival celebrates local music, arts, and community, offering students a dynamic environment to engage in event coordination, promotion, and production. This partnership allows students to contribute to a high-energy festival that brings together Missoula’s creative community.