CAELII: Community Arts Education Leadership and Intercultural Institute
CAELII is the National Guild’s leadership development program for the community arts education field. Building on a history of leadership training dating back to 1985, it has graduated more than 20 cohorts of practitioners, many of whom have gone on to lead organizations across the country.
The program offers an intensive, cohort-based experience combining virtual learning, mentorship, and peer exchange. Participants engage with topics including strategic leadership, organizational sustainability, equity, governance, and change management.
Format
The FY27 cohort is a national hybrid program serving participants across the United States. It includes virtual sessions, group coaching, and optional participation in three regional Guild convenings — in Philadelphia, the Bay Area, and Chicago — and concludes with a multi-day in-person retreat in summer 2027.
Who it’s for
CAELII is designed for arts educators, teaching artists, administrators, cultural workers, and community leaders working to advance arts and cultural engagement in their communities.
Applications
Applications open in early fall. Sign up here to be notified when they launch.