The Institute’s fellowship program is offered free of charge to arts managers from across the United States and around the world who are selected through a competitive application process. These fellows attend a four-week program in residence at the University of Maryland each spring for three consecutive years.

Fellowships include:

• Intensive academic training in nonprofit management, finance, planning, fundraising, evaluation, and marketing
• Access to leaders of cultural institutions from throughout the United States, including site visits to select institutions
• Intensive, collaborative group work
• Ongoing personalized mentoring, both during and between the month-long residencies

Graduates of the fellowship program have gone on to senior positions at such organizations as the AFCA Foundation for Arts and Culture (Egypt), American Conservatory Theater (San Francisco), Bosnian National Theatre Zenica, Ciudad Cultural Konex (Argentina), Cultural Center of the Philippines, Dance UK, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Ivan Honchar Museum & National Center of Folk Culture (Ukraine), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (New York), Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Mexican Center for Music and Sonic Arts, Moscow Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra (Russia), Nashville Children’s Theatre, National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, National Centre for the Performing Arts (China), Queensland Performing Arts Centre (Australia), Singapore Repertory Theatre, and Vancouver International Film Festival (Canada).

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

The Fellowship is comprised of three parts: 

1. Residencies in downtown Washington, D.C. 

Fellows visit Washington, D.C. for one month each year for three consecutive years on the following dates: June 27 – July 22, 2016; June 26 – July 21, 2017; and June 25 – July 20, 2018. During residencies, Fellows participate in seminars, strategic planning exercises, and independent and collective learning opportunities designed for the needs of the cohort.

2. Strategic Planning at each Fellow’s Home Organization 

From their home organizations, Fellows engage key staff members and their board (if applicable) in strategic planning activities that establish a framework for planning and support the process of developing and implementing a strategic plan. Fellows participate in quarterly executive roundtables led by Fellowship alumni on the Institute’s online learning platform. These sessions provide a group setting where strategies and challenges can be shared among a group of peers and alumni for facilitated feedback and shared learning. In addition, Fellows have unlimited access to the Institute’s virtual capacity building activities, including webinars, master classes, and video archives.

3. Mentoring 

Each Fellow is paired with an Institute Advisor in their region or discipline for monthly support tailored to the needs of the Fellow. Advisors support Fellows as they pursue their organizational objectives and in developing and implementing their strategic plan within their home organization.

Applicants must:

• Have a minimum of five years working experience in an administrative capacity in an arts or cultural organization
• Currently serve as an executive or department head with decision-making authority
• Have an excellent command of business English, orally and written
• Be able to commit to the full term of the Fellowship (Washington D.C. residency dates are June 27 – July 22, 2016; June 26 – July 21, 2017; and June 25 – July 20, 2018. Fellows receive personalized mentoring and participate in virtual activities in between residencies.)

Fellows receive:

• Air and ground transportation between Washington, D.C. and their country of residence
• Lodging during the Fellowship
• Per diem to cover living expenses during the Fellowship
• Visa sponsorship (for international applicants)
• Program materials

This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:

http://www.devosinstitute.umd.edu/What-We-Do/Services-For-Individuals/Fellowship