The Vilar Institute for Arts Management at the John F. Kennedy Center ( http://www.kennedy-center.org/ ) for the Performing Arts offers a management-training program for up to twelve highly qualified and motivated arts administrators who aspire to manage performing arts institutions and arts service organizations in both the public and private sector.

The ten-month fellowship program includes extensive course-work in contemporary business practices and practical management experience through the lens of planning, presenting, and producing performing arts programming at an internationally recognized  performing arts institution. Core courses cover management, planning, technology, finances, and effective communication within the context of arts and nonprofit organizations. Fellows have departmental assignments in addition to ongoing course work. They also attend performances and additional educational events and complete significant projects within the context of the Kennedy Center.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the arts or a related discipline and at least four years' professional administration experience with a performing arts organization, or more than five years performing with a professional arts company (theater, dance, music)required.

Fellows receive a stipend of $18,000. All courses, materials, health insurance, and attendance at selected performances and other educational events at the Kennedy Center are provided as part of the fellowship. Housing is the responsibility of the individual. The U.S. Department of State will provide transportation to and from Washington, D.C., for international fellows.

See the Kennedy Center Web site for complete program guidelines.

RFP Link:
http://www.kennedy-
center.org/education/vilarinstitute/fellowships/home.html

Location: DC
Deadline: April 1, 2004
Website:
http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/vilarinstitute/fellowships/home.html