The SCALE Fellowship Program

A comprehensive fellowship program designed to advance and support Black women in the music industry. SCALE offers a curriculum building entrepreneurial acumen and music industry knowledge, with tools, resources, and community to enhance artistic practice and career building.

Target Population: Black women musicians and music artists

Program Intents:

• Create an affirmative space for Black women musicians to connect, learn, grow, and collaborate
• Invest significantly in Black women musicians
• Increase the quality of work output by Black women musicians
• Provide a platform to showcase Black women musicians
• Enhance entrepreneurial skill sets and business acumen
• Establish a more connected creative entrepreneur community
• Contribute to developing an inclusive and elevating local music ecosystem

Program Components:

• Comprehensive curriculum building entrepreneurial acumen and music industry knowledge
• Workshops from industry experts
• Individual mentoring sessions
• Strategic planning support
• Tools and resources for career advancement
• Community connection and collaboration opportunities

Program Design: Designed by Black women in music for Black women in music, with team including musicians, researchers, program design experts, facilitators, and industry professionals.

Partners: Limelight Creative and supported by the Hillman Foundation

Geographic Scope: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Alumni: Program has graduated 23 fellows since launching in 2021 with 8 initial artists

Application Process

Specific application steps and submission details are not provided on the website. Interested Black women musicians should contact the Equity | Impact Center directly for application information.