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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

AAAE Mentorship Program

Funder: Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE), supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Status: Active, ongoing program. Inaugural cohort announced March 2023. Second iteration supported by $25,000 NEA grant announced January 2024.

Geographic Scope: International. Program is designed to especially benefit emerging arts administrators in rural communities and locations with limited access to arts.

Focus Areas:

  • Professional development and mentorship for emerging arts administration educators and practitioners

  • Career support and guidance

  • Networking opportunities

  • Co-production of online content exploring arts at intersection of other public spheres

    • Program Structure:

  • Emerging arts administration educators and practitioners paired with seasoned arts administration educators and/or practitioners

  • Mentees receive rigorous individualized guidance from mentors

  • Mentees engage in co-producing online series content

  • Mentees participate in networking opportunities

  • Flexible mentorship structure allows focus relevant to both mentor and mentee

    • Eligibility (for Mentees):

  • Emerging arts administration educators and practitioners

  • Must meet application requirements (see application section)

  • Mentees in the inaugural cohort ranged from graduate students to early-career professionals

  • International applicants welcome

    • Benefits for Mentees:

  • Individual guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Networking with established arts administrators

  • Potential for tangible research outcomes

  • Support during career transitions and job market entry

    • About the Funding:

  • FY 2023: $30,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

  • FY 2024: $25,000 grant from National Endowment for the Arts

  • This funding supports the continuation and expansion of the mentorship program

    • Contact: Milena Deleva, Executive Director, [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process for Mentees

    For Mentees:

  • Visit https://artsadministration.org/call-for-mentees for call for mentees and application information

  • Application deadline: 24 February 2024, 11:59 pm EDT (for 2024 cohort)

  • Note: Deadlines vary by year; check website for current application cycle

    • For Prospective Mentors:

  • Express interest in serving as mentor via online form at artsadministration.org

  • Deadline: 24 February 2024, 11:59 pm EDT (for 2024 cohort)

  • Mentors are established arts administration educators and practitioners

    • Application Details:
    Specific application materials and requirements should be verified on the organization's mentorship program page, as detailed requirements were not fully provided in the source materials.

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