Alcoa Foundation Leadership Grants for Arts Managers

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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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