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Alcoa
Foundation Leadership Grants for Arts Managers
Note:
The
November 1, 2007 deadline for this grant program has been extended
to December 1, 2007. All applications postmarked by this date will
be considered!
Just
as artists need to nurture their creativity and continue to develop
their skills, arts managers - throughout their careers - need
to keep their problem-solving muscles strong and flexible. To
recognize the importance of ongoing education for professional
arts administrators, the Arts Council makes grants up to $1,000
support advanced training and leadership development for senior
- and middle-management arts executives in environments where
they can interact with peers in their fields. Applications are
considered quarterly. For information, contact Susan
Blackman at 412.391.2060 x226.
As
operating budgets are downsized, professional development is often
among the first cuts made as organizations work to continue offering
programming within a balanced budget. Alcoa Foundation Leadership
Grants provide up to $1,000 to support advanced training and leadership
development for senior- and middle-management arts executives
in environments where they can interact with peers in the field.
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants are individual arts managers who must…
- Be currently
employed full time by a non-profit arts organization within Allegheny
County
- Have at least
five years of experience as a professional arts manager
- Have a record
of accomplishment in arts administration that can be documented
Eligible Expenses:
Alcoa
Foundation Leadership Grants for Arts Managers can cover expenses
related to a professional opportunity that takes place no sooner
than one month after the deadline. It must be completed within six
months of the award.
The following are examples of eligible expenses:
- Registration
and materials fees directly related to a workshop, course, conference,
etc.
- Travel costs,
based on lowest available fares or IRS mileage rate of 40.5¢
per mile
- Reasonably-priced
accommodations if opportunity is more than 100 miles from home
Applications
are considered quarterly; postmark deadlines are February 1, May
1, August 1 and December 1.
New
application requirement: Call or email Susan
Blackman as soon as you submit your application to confirm receipt
of your materials.
Questions? Contact
Susan Blackman
at 412.391.2060 x226
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