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Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship is sponsored by Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA). Professional development fellowship for eligible arts administrators in Connecticut, supporting professional opportunities and leadership growth.
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Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship - Now Accepting Applications! Past Fellowship Recipients Provided by: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Apply online using the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) e-granting portal.
New Applicants : Create an account The system will ask you to enter the name of your organization as part of it's default settings, for artists please enter "not applicable" and bypass setting up organizational information. Returning Applicants Log into your existing account . If you forgot your password then select "Reset Password" As a returning applicant you may open up into your "My applications" window when you log in.
To begin a new application select "Programs" in the top right corner. If you require an alternative method of application, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator, Tamara Dimitri by email at tamara. dimitri@ct.
gov . Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM 1. Resume, CV, or biographical statement that provides an overview of your experience (paid employment and unpaid), education, talents and goals.
2. Letter of recommendation that speaks of your administrative and leadership potential. *may be from a professional or personal colleague and does not have to be from an arts organization 3.
Details on the professional development activity(ies) that you are applying for funds to support. Must include: Description of the professional development activity(ies) Name of service provider(s) with website links, if available Dates of the professional development activity(ies).
Include whether it is a one-time training or if the training is over a period of time A detailed and clear budget with an explanation of the costs and associated costs (i.e. registration, travel, lodging, materials) Explain how the professional development activity(ies) will help advance your career in arts administration with a focus on both your professional and personal growth.
* there is not minimum or maximum word count Share how this opportunity reflects your goals related to advancing the importance of diversity, equity, access or inclusion in the arts 2016 CT. gov | Connecticut's Official State Website
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Narrative on how professional development activity will advance your career
Narrative on connection to diversity/equity/access/inclusion goals
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Connecticut arts administrators seeking professional development opportunities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was April 7, 2024, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship is funded by Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 3 required documents: Resume, CV, or biographical statement covering experience, education, talents, and goals, Letter of recommendation addressing administrative and leadership potential, and Professional development activity details: description, service provider(s), dates, itemized budget. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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