Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship ProgramApplication

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Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Program

Welcome to the application for The Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program.

This application will take about 30 – 45 minutes to complete. Submissions will be reviewed by a committee of performing arts centers CEOs and NAS staff.

All applicants must:

Have a demonstrated commitment towards equity in the performing arts field
Have management experience
Be working at mid-career level with 10-15 years of experience working in the arts field

Regarding candidate experience having been exclusively in the arts field, exceptions may be made especially for those candidates ready to proceed to CFO, COO and CAO roles. For applicants pursuing a CEO future, the nominee must have at least 5 years of experience at a Performing Arts Center.

If selected as a fellow:

Participation in the program will require travel and time away from your job for as many as 20 days.
You must have the support of your supervisor and/or CEO
Most performance arts centers require employees to have a COVID vaccination. Your participation in this program will be contingent upon proof of vaccination (and negative COVID rapid test at arrival to in-person Fellowship events).

By clicking *Next Page* you are confirming that you understand and can meet the requirements listed above.

Program of Interest

LACNA

Record Type

Program

Organization

In addition to completing the following application, consideration for the Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program is contingent on receipt of a letter of recommendation from a current or previous supervisor who can speak to your leadership ability and readiness for a C-suite position.

Please direct this person to send their letter of recommendation to Jade Cintrón Báez at jade@artstrategies.org.

If you do not yet have confirmed participation for your letter of recommendation, you may click *Next Page* to advance to the Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program and complete the below prompt at a later date.

Letter of Recommendation Information

For our records, please share the name, title, organization, and contact information of the person who will be submitting the letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Section 1: Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Phone Number

Please provide your direct line or extension. This number will only be used to contact you regarding the Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Program.

Country

Street Address

City

State

Province

Zip/Postal Code

Section 2: Identity

Please share a little bit about who you are. What makes you, you! Share a little about your lived experience.

Section 3: Career Goals

This program is designed specifically for individuals seeking a chief executive officer, chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and/or chief advancement/development officer position. Please identify which track you are most interested in pursuing.

Chief Executive OfficerChief Operating OfficerChief Financial OfficerChief Advancement/Development Officer

Please tell us why you are interested in participating in the Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program. Specifically, what excites you about the program? What could you envision sharing with other fellows in the program?

Please describe how you have tangibly demonstrated your commitment to equity in the performing arts field.

Section 4: Career Arc

Please describe where are you now in your career. How might this program help advance you to the next level in your career?

Please share what changes in the performing arts field need to be tackled. How do you imagine leading this change?

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