Mentorship

The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color

New York Foundation for the Arts

20 Jay Street, Suite 740
NY 11201

Deadline

Feb 26, 2025

Posted

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides six months of free leadership development and community support to 18 executive-level arts administrators in NYC. The program supports leaders who are uniquely positioned to influence the culture and operations of their organization, informed by guest workshop facilitators from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities.

The 2025 program, for which NYFA is currently accepting applications, will take place from April to September 2025. It is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

By fostering the professional development of leaders of Color, NYFA aims to encourage the equitability and diversity of the arts industry. The program is slightly modified year-to-year to implement the learnings of the previous editions, which were generously supported by the Altman Foundation and Rockefeller Brothers Fund.

Requirements

  • Self-identify as a leader of Color.
  • Executive Leaders from non-profit arts and cultural organizations with all size budgets. (i.e. Executive Director, Artistic Director, Deputy Director, Program Director)
  • Commitment to mandatory attendance at all sessions.
  • Open to participants from the five boroughs of New York City.

Application Instructions

Apply online