New Voices 2024 (Fellowship Application)

The New Voices Fellowship program is an immersive experience in arts administration for aspiring arts administrators of color. Ten New Voices Fellows will have the chance to work in the field and gain exposure to professional activities at arts and culture institutions during this 12-week Fellowship program.   

DEADLINE: March 8, 2024

The Benefits of being a New Voice Fellow:

  • Gain firsthand experience working in a nonprofit arts organization 
  • Fellows participate in a 4-week intensive Arts Administration Bootcamp before beginning their work with a host organization 
  • Fellows work in a host organization during their fellowship experience and receive an hourly wage for this part-time position  
  • Weekly group coaching sessions with experienced executive coaching professionals 
  • Engage in peer-to-peer learning and networking throughout the course of your Fellowship 
  • Participate in networking and social events
  • Great for your resume!

Arts Administration Bootcamp 

  • Bootcamp sessions will be held virtually from the week of May 6 through the week of May 27

Check-in Sessions 

  • Fellows are required to participate in monthly check-in sessions. These are hour-long sessions intended to check in on accomplishments, challenges, and the progress of your fellowship experience alongside your fellow peers
  • Fellows are paid for their participation in the check-in sessions
Fellowship:

  •  The New Voices fellowship is a job. Professional behavior is always expected 

  • Fellowship placements will begin the week of June 2, 2024 

  • Fellows work 12 hours per week. The schedule of those hours will be determined by the host organization 

  • Fellows will be expected to sign a code of conduct prior to participation.

  • The Arts Council will do our best to place you with an organization that fits your experience.


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Applicant First Name *
Applicant Last Name
Preferred Pronouns *
E-mail *
Phone Number *
Do you identify as an artist or creative? *
Do you identify as a person of color? *
People of color are underrepresented in the field of arts administration in the Greater Hartford region, in Connecticut and nationally. The New Voices program is intended to provide experiences in arts administration to aspiring arts administrators of color. 
Can you provide your own transportation to your fellowship? *
Share information about your education background. *
There are no degree requirements to be a New Voices Fellow. We ask this question to learn more about you. 
Share information about your professional experience such as jobs you have had that provided relevant experience for you to step into the role as an arts administrator.  *
Share information about any previous experience in arts administration.
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This can include serving on board, committees, working at arts organizations, etc. 
Why are you interested in being a New Voices Fellow?
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What specific skills or experiences do you hope to gain from this program?
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Rank the following organizations based on your interest with 1 being your top choice and 8 being the least interesting to you.  *
You may not be placed in your top choices. The placement of fellows depends on the organizations and fellows who are selected. 
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Art Museum
Music Organization
Dance Organization
Arts Education Organization
Visual Arts Organization
Community Art Center
Arts and Wellness Organization
Theater
Confirm you will be able to participate in the following parts of the program. Check all that apply.  *
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If selected to be a New Voices Fellow, I can provide the following materials. Check all that apply. *
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