Kennedy Center Arts Management Programs
The Kennedy Center strives to impart hands-on arts management experience to participants in its fellowship and internship programs. Through practical application of management skills, fellows and interns gain in-depth knowledge and expertise used by successful managers in today's complex world of performing arts.
Fellowships
The Kennedy Center offers two fellowship programs for highly motivated arts managers. Fellows in both programs enjoy close working relationships with experienced arts professionals, hands-on work opportunities, a structured blend of independent and collective learning experiences, and the opportunity to work in one of the busiest and most artistically diverse performing arts centers in the United States. Fellows are expected to attend performances and educational events, as well as complete significant projects within the context of the Kennedy Center.
International Summer Fellowship Program
The International Summer Fellowship Program provides practical experience and instruction to up to 20 managers currently working in international not-for-profit performing arts organizations. This full-time, four-week intensive program takes place in July and includes classes, seminars and practical work experience in the Kennedy Center’s fundraising and marketing departments. Individuals selected for this program will return to the Kennedy Center for ongoing professional development for a total of three consecutive summer sessions. Lodging, per diem, travel, and materials are provided at no cost to participants. Application deadline is February 1.
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Fellowship Program
The Fellowship Program provides up to 10 highly motivated, disciplined, and creative artists and arts managers from the United States and other countries with the instruction and experience they need to succeed in today's complex arts environment. Fellows work full-time at the Center for 9 months starting in September and ending in May, and take part in classes, seminars, and practical work experiences in at least three Kennedy Center departments. Stipend, materials, and reimbursement for health coverage are provided to participants. Application deadline is April 1.
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Internships
The Kennedy Center Internship Program offers meaningful, on-the-job experience for college juniors, seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates who are interested in beginning careers in arts management or arts education. This semester-long, full-time internship offers a wide range of performing arts events and programs that provide a setting for endless career development opportunities.
During the internship, participants maintain a working portfolio and attend performances and workshops presented by the Center. Whether the internship is in press, advertising, education, development, or one of the many other areas offered, the experience sets the tone for a future career in arts management.
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International Training Program
Performing Artists Cultural Visitors Program
As a part of the Global Cultural Initiative, announced by First Lady Laura Bush on September 25th, 2006, at the White House, the US Department of State and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are offering professional development opportunities to 45 emerging performing artists and arts presenters between the ages 19-30 from selected countries.
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International Cultural Fellows Mentoring Program
As a part of the Global Cultural Initiative, announced by First Lady Laura Bush on September 25th, 2006, at the White House, the US Department of State and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts are offering professional development opportunities to 8 arts management professionals between the ages 25-35 from selected countries.
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