ArtsLab

What is ArtsLab’s Leadership Idea Exchange?

An affinity group of ArtsLab alumni and professionals engaged in supporting the arts and culture sector as consultants, trainers, mentors and educators. The Idea Exchange will convene 3-4 times per year. Utilizing the participatory, peer approaches inherent to ArtsLab, this learning community is intended to build a strong network of mentors, educators and leaders ready to guide the sector in change management. Please read our Leadership Idea Exchange Factsheet for more information on this program.

Eligibility Guidelines

• Currently active as an educator, trainer, consultant, mentor to artists and/or arts organizations within Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or St. Croix and Pierce Counties of Wisconsin
• Committed to supporting the role of the arts in community development and to working with community-based arts organizations
• Committed to the work of small and midsized arts organizations and the artists served by these organizations;
• Committed to participatory learning practices – dialogue, collaborative processes, self-examination and openness to change, shared leadership
• Committed to creating new knowledge and practice to advance the field
• Willing to fully commit to three years of involvement, with 2-3 sessions per year plus potential for engagement in preparation for leadership in at least one session

How to apply

Apply now by completing the ArtsLab Leadership Idea Exchange Application.

What is the program timeline?

• Application available online: March 1, 2012
• Online Application due: April 13, 2012, by 5:00 p.m.
• Announcement of Participants: May 2012
• Event dates: to be determined. Please refer to factsheet for more information.

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Rodning Bash, Program Director
Arts Midwest
2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408-1954
Phone: 612.341.0755
E-mail: ArtsLab@artsmidwest.org