community arts education Leadership institute

July 14-18, 2010
Philadelphia, PA
Sponsored by the American Express Foundation
Additional support provided by the William Penn Foundation

Designed and facilitated by Partners in Performance, Inc.
Hosted by the Drexel University Arts Administration Graduate Program

The application deadline has passed.

Downloads:
Seminar Agenda (PDF)

Institute Brochure (PDF)

The Community Arts Education Leadership Institute provides an intensive, transformative experience through which current and aspiring leaders advance their skills by engaging with top leadership trainers and nationally-renowned practitioners. The program includes a five-day seminar at Drexel University, advanced assignments, pre- and post-360-degree
feedback processes*, and follow-up coaching.

Read the biographies of our distinguished faculty.

The Institute is ideally suited for those in executive positions or preparing to move into such positions. To optimize the learning experience, participation is limited to 25 individuals selected through a competitive application process. As a participant, you will:

• identify your core values and learn how these influence behavior and decision making;
• gain insight into critical issues in community arts education;
• increase your awareness of the characteristics of effective leadership;
• deepen your understanding of your strengths, weaknesses, and preferences;
• identify your developmental goals in terms of organizational leadership, interpersonal communication, and functional management proficiency;
• create a plan for meeting your goals.
  

The skills and knowledge gained will prepare you to:

• manage competing priorities within your organization;
• build an effective, collaborative organizational culture amongst board, staff, faculty, and other stakeholders;
• articulate organizational vision and implement effective strategies in pursuit of institutional goals; and
• be a successful leader.

 

*360-degree feedback is a method of systematically collecting opinions about an individual’s performance from a wide range of informants. These often include board members, direct reports, teaching artists/faculty members, and others with whom the individual works, and may include people from outside the organization such as peers and collaborators. The benefits of collecting data of this kind are that the individual gets to see a panorama of perceptions rather than just self-perception, which helps inform leadership development priorities and assists the coaching relationship.

 

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL

• Be in an executive leadership role at a tax-exempt organization within the field of community arts education – or – be preparing to move into such a role within the next few years. For example, applicants may be Executive directors, heads of departments, or other key staff members with management responsibilities.
• Commit to participating in all program activities including pre-seminar assignments; the entire 4-night/5-day seminar at Drexel University; pre- and post-seminar 360-feedback processes; follow up coaching; and institute evaluation.
• Have the support of their organization to participate.

HOW TO APPLY

The application deadline has passed.

COST

Total value of the Institute is $5,000 per person; thanks to the support of American Express the Guild is able to greatly reduce registration rates. The registration is therefore only $700 for personnel from Guild member organizations; $900 for those from non-member organizations. This covers:

• Training Materials
• Pre- and post-360 degree feedback
• All fees associated with the five-day, four night institute at Drexel University, including room and board (two meals per day plus opening and closing receptions)
• Post-institute coaching.

Raising Funds to Attend the Institute

The Guild is unable to offer additional financial assistance beyond our reduced registration rates. However, we recommend these strategies to you:

 

• Fundraising Template:
  Many participants in National Guild programs have successfully raised funds to      underwrite their participation. Board members and donors interested in your organization's future should be approached first. By articulating what you will learn how you will apply your newly acquired knowledge and skills to benefit your organization, you can help these supporters understand the value of investing in your professional development. To help facilitate this effective strategy, we have provided an application template that you can download and adapt for your organization. Click here to access a Word document of the template. Don't forget to request enough funds to cover travel (lodging and two meals per day are covered by the registration fee).

 

• Technical Assistance Grants from Your State Arts Agency
  Some state arts agencies that have special grant categories designed to support career development or travel. Carefully consult the grant guidelines to find out what kinds of activities are eligible and to learn how to apply. State arts agency staff can provide you with guidance and refer you to additional sources of information or support. Click here for a link to a map of State Arts Agencies. Please note that each organization has its own policies about requests for assistance. Also be sure to check your local (city, county or region) Arts Council as well.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Jay Samios, National Guild Program Manager, at jaysamios@nationalguild.org or at
(212) 268-3337 ext. 12.