Deadline: 20 July 2018
Open to: applicants from all regions of the world, with priority given to applicants from developing economies
Fellowship: fully funded

DESCRIPTION

The Global Fellowship Program provides access to ISPA’s extensive international network of arts professionals to emerging and mid-career leaders from around the globe. Participants join the ISPA membership and attend the New York ISPA Congress where they engage in the development and exchange of ideas with leaders from some of the world’s most significant arts organizations, increase their industry knowledge and resources through educational opportunities, and share their experience with their communities.

ELIGIBILITY

ISPA accepts applicants from all regions of the world, with priority given to applicants from developing economies.

Applicants must:

Be currently employed/working in the professional performing arts;

Have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in the performing arts field;

Demonstrate a need for financial assistance;

Ability to attend and fully participate in the New York 2019 ISPA Congress, January 8 – 10, 2019, including the one-day Fellows-only Seminar on January 7, 2019;

Have received no more than two ISPA Fellowships in the past.

Please note: For the purpose of ISPA’s Global Fellowship, the professional performing arts includes individuals working principally in the arts and culture sector either with organizations/institutions or as independent producers/managers. Generally those working within academia, education, community organizations, and independent artists are not eligible.