Arts Leadership
NextUp! Leaders Lab
Welcome to NextUp!
What is NextUp! Leaders Lab?
NextUp! Leaders Lab is a 12-month pilot co-learning initiative beginning July 2022 involving training, mentorship, and skills exchange that supports young racialized arts leaders and managers age 18-35, with a priority on those identifying as Black and Indigenous, strategically leading their own arts initiatives and preparing for senior-level positions in the arts & culture sector.
Who is NextUp! Leaders Lab for?
Our next cohort has 12 spots available for someone 18- 35* who:
- Identifies as Black, Indigenous or a Person of Colour
- May identify as trans or non Binary
- Is holding coordination or management-level positions in an arts organization seeking to step into executive leadership in their own or other arts & culture organization
- Is seeking to transition their arts based initiative/practice into an organization
NextUp! Leaders Lab Goals
- To support increased skill development in art leadership and management
- To build shared critical analysis and sense of belonging amongst a new generation of arts leaders
How to apply:
- Fill out the application form.
- We’ll be in touch with next steps.
*If you’re over 35 but NextUp! Leaders Lab is for you, let’s talk!
Contact Felicia at Felicia@sketch.ca for more info.