Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program
The Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program is a program of the LACNA Foundation designed to broaden the scope and leadership of our field. We designed this opportunity to recognize and support qualified arts professionals who may not have had opportunities to pursue this career path and who are viable candidates for these senior positions. Through the program, fellows will have an opportunity to grow their networks and strengthen their capacities to lead large civic cultural organizations into the future.
Who This Program is For
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Mid-career professionals who reflect their communities and may not have had opportunities to advance, and who are ready to take on C-suite leadership roles at performing arts centers within the next 1-3 years
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Aspiring Chief Executive Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and Chief Advancement/Development Officers
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Candidates who have a history of working in performing arts centers (especially those interested in CEO roles), or those looking to enter into the field from other relevant areas
About the Program
This program offers an experienced-based curriculum with the following components:
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Training on leadership theory and practice
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Networking opportunities
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Participation in a leadership summit
Fellows will have the opportunity to connect with and learn alongside current CEOs of performing arts centers in the U.S. and Canada.
How to Apply
Applications for the Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program are now open through February 25, 2024. In order to be considered for this fellowship, prospective participants will need to submit each of the following:
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Complete the Executive Leadership in the Performing Arts Fellowship Program application so that we can learn about you and your professional goals.
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Submit a letter of recommendation from a senior or executive-level staff member of a PAC.
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Confirmation from your current employer of their support of your candidacy, as participation will require some travel and up to 20 days of time away from your job throughout the year.
If your answers and experience are aligned with the program, you’ll be invited to participate in an interview. All prospective fellows will be updated about the status of their application by April 22, 2024.
Click here to view a preview of the application's questions.
LACNA Foundation Board
Kendra Whitlock Ingram, President
Josephine Ramirez, Vice President
Kelley Shanley, Treasurer/ Secretary
Joan Squires
Achia Floyd
Christopher Harrington
Anthony McDonald
Jennifer Turner
Steven Wolff
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Seed project funding for the program is provided by the performing arts centers themselves with additional support from Barbara and Amos Hostetter.