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Arts Leadership Institute Emerging Leaders of New York Arts Multicultural Arts Management Internship Program

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What are the goals of ALI?
What content areas will be covered?
Who's teaching?
How does the mentorship component work?
What’s the format?
What's the time commitment?
Where will the sessions be held?
What does it cost and who pays?  Are there scholarships?
Who should apply?
May I apply if I am not currently employed by an arts organization?
May I apply if my organization is not a current member of ABC/NY?
How will participants be selected?
Will there be an interview?
How many spaces are available?
What does the application entail?
What are you looking for in the recommendation?
When is the deadline to apply?
What if I have more questions?
How can I apply to the ABC/NY Arts Leadership Institute?


What are the goals of ALI?

Our Outcomes—what participants will get:

  • Deeper understanding of management skills, leadership challenges, and  strategic habits
  • Ongoing professional connections among and between emerging and seasoned leaders
  • Improved leadership confidence and motivation

Our Impact—how we hope to change our community:

  • Recognize emerging arts executives
  • Develop effective New York City arts leaders
  • Help New York City arts organizations to be more sustainable and impactful

What content areas will be covered?

  • Personal Leadership: self-management skills, value explication, decision making, etc.
  • Human Capital: personnel management skills, 360-degree leadership, giving/receiving feedback, talent management, etc.
  • Strategy & Positioning: environmental scanning; planning tools; strategies for growth, retrenchment, stability, competition, and collaboration; etc.
  • Organizational Assessment: internal evaluation tools, measuring program impact, etc.
  • Financial Management: budgets, financial statements, controls and compliances, financial condition analysis, etc.
  • Fundraising: grant-seeking process, individual giving strategies, corporate relationships, earned income, etc.
  • Governance & Boards: legal obligations, board development, optimizing volunteers, etc.
  • Telling the Story of Your Organization: stakeholder identification, crafting your message, spokespersonship, etc.

Who's teaching?

Instructors will include university faculty, seasoned arts leaders, corporate management professionals, and other guests.  Two facilitators will be present throughout the institute to help synthesize learning themes.  They are:

Will Maitland Weiss, Executive Director
Arts & Business Council of New York

Deb Seidman, President                                                                                                                                                                           Green Silk Associates

How does the mentorship component work?

ALI mentors are seasoned arts leaders who are committed to nurturing the development of upcoming leaders.  Participants and mentors are not matched one-to-one but rather organized into small groups.  This structure is designed to foster both peer and cross-generational mentoring.  Some ALI mentors are also instructors or discussion guests.  All mentors participate in a variety of activities with the ALI cohort.

What’s the format?

ALI 2012 will take place during six day-long blocks in September and October.  Each day is composed of two to four learning units with specific objectives for developing management skills and leadership competencies.  A variety of learning methods will be employed, including PowerPoint presentations, small and large group discussions, case study analyses, guest round table conversations, workshop activities, and networking receptions.  

What's the time commitment?

ALI 2012 will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. over the course of six days in September and October.

We encourage employers to consider this time away from the office to be work-related and not subtracted from the participant’s leave time.  Participants are also expected to make a reasonable effort to attend ALI alumni events in the months following the institute.  The dates of these alumni events will be announced later in the year.

Where will the sessions be held?

All six ALI 2012 sessions will be held at a location which will later be announced:



What does it cost and who pays?  Are there scholarships?

The ALI participation fee is $500.  We suggest this fee be paid by the employer from a professional development allowance if possible.  A limited number of $250 scholarships are available.  To be considered for a scholarship, please indicate your interest on the application form—check “yes” on the last question.   You will be invoiced for this fee upon notification of acceptance, and payment is due August 1. 

Who should apply?

Current managers working toward executive positions, new executives refining their skills, and management entrepreneurs seeking institutional leadership roles are all encouraged to apply.  Generally, applicants should have 5–15 years experience in arts management or make a case that their other experience is applicable.

May I apply if I am not currently employed by an arts organization?

Yes.  If you work as a freelance or consultant arts manager you may also apply.  ALI will also consider applicants from for-profit, academic, government, or other nonprofit positions.  The goal remains success as a nonprofit arts executive.  Please note, some application questions will be slightly different for you.  

May I apply if my organization is not a current member of ABC/NY?

You may apply regardless of your membership status.  ABC/NY membership is required to enroll and we will invoice you or your organization as necessary for membership dues.  Learn more about ABC/NY membership rates and benefits here.

How will participants be selected?

In selecting ALI participants we aim to create a cohort with a variety of experiences and skills that will foster peer-learning.  Generally that means we are looking for:

  • A complete and thoughtful application
  • A confident e-mail of recommendation
  • 5–15 years experience in arts management
  • Supervisory experience (volunteer supervision may be acceptable)
  • Evident likelihood of becoming an executive leader
  • Potential for a sustained relationship with ALI cohort and ABC/NY
  • Willingness to share with peers and self-evaluate
  • Commitment to program dates

Will there be an interview?

No, an interview is not a required part of the application process.  If we have questions about your application we may call you or request a time to meet you at our offices.

How many spaces are available?

We anticipate the 2012 ALI class will have 20–25 participants.  A handful of applicants may be waitlisted to fill those spots if accepted participants choose not to enroll.

What does the application entail?

  • An online application form with six short essays
  • A current résumé sent to this e-mail
  • A supervisor recommendation sent to this e-mail.  If you are currently employed as…
    • a staff member of an arts organization, please ask your direct supervisor write this.
    • an executive director of an organization, please ask your board chair to write this.
    • an arts management freelancer or consultant, please ask a current or past client who has had the opportunity to observe your management and leadership skills write this.

What are you looking for in the recommendation?

Some of the elements we suggest a recommender consider including are:

  • Observations of candidate’s management and leadership potential
  • Reasons why candidate is likely to become an executive leader someday
  • Outcomes recommender would like to see from having candidate participate
  • A commitment to allow candidate time and support to attend the institute

When is the deadline to apply?

All materials—online application, résumé, and recommendation—must be received by Friday, July 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

What if I have more questions?

Please e-mail us or call 212.279.5910, x 1124.

How can I apply to the ABC/NY Arts Leadership Institute?

Review the application instructions here.

 

 

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