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About the Company:
ISPA is a global network of arts leaders.
The mission of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) is to strengthen the performing arts globally through the advancement of leadership, the exchange of ideas, and by fostering a diverse and engaged membership.
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Location:
England
Opportunity Description:
The International Society for the Performing Arts’ (ISPA) England Fellowship provides three-year access to ISPA’s extensive international network of arts professionals to three (3) mid-career leaders from England’s performing arts community. Participants join the ISPA membership and attend the ISPA 2025, 2026, and 2027 New York Congresses, where they engage in the development and exchange of ideas with leaders from some of the world's most significant presenting organizations, producing companies, artist management agencies, cultural policy groups, foundations, festivals, and related professionals. Performing arts professionals who are deeply committed to increasing the global connectivity of the performing arts industry, as well as those who take initiative in their own professional development, are most likely to benefit. In considering applying, please be aware that the ISPA Congress is not a traditional arts market and opportunities for self-promotion are limited.
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Rates/Compensation + Hours of Work/Dates:
In 2025, Fellows receive:
• One-year ISPA membership with access to all member benefits
• Full Pass registration to the New York 2025 ISPA Congress (January 14 – 16, 2025), including a one-day Seminar prior to the Congress (January 13, 2025)
• Up to $2,125 US stipend to assist with travel and accommodation expenses related to attending the New York Congress
Pending a successful annual review (typically done in June), Fellows are eligible to participate for up to two additional years and receive the same benefits as year one of the program.
How to Apply:
The England Fellowship Program seeks to engage leaders within the professional performing arts sector, with particular attention paid to disabled and Global Majority applicants. Participants must be based in England and be interested in developing their career through an extended engagement with ISPA.
Applicants must:
• Be permanent residents in England
• Be currently employed/ working in the performing arts
• Have a minimum of five years professional experience in the arts
• Be currently working for an organization which does not have sufficient funds or capacity to support them to join ISPA (or are independent/freelance)
• Have not received an ISPA Fellowship in the past
• Have the ability to attend and fully participate in ISPA for the next three years
Applying is free! There is no fee to submit a fellowship application.
Apply by August 6, 2024 17:00 EDT
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Deadline:
August 6, 2024
5:00 p.m.