2026 NYSCA/NYFA Community Arts Leaders
NYFA's Professional Development
Who can apply
Organizations may also be offered up to five consulting hours to receive individualized support from a NYFA consultant or coach. Applicants’ consulting partnerships will be developed in response to the Scope of Work in their application, and budget and staff size, if they are accepted. Consultants and coaches may address any administrative or operational issue facing eligible organizations. They cannot offer artistic or curatorial advice, and their services will be rendered virtually.. The selection process may include an interview of prospective participants in July. Notification to accepted applicants will be sent by mid-August.. Applications will be assessed on how well an applicant’s desired outcomes align with the goals of the program, the feasibility of having a meaningful impact during the duration of the consultancy, and demonstrated capacity by organizations to participate fully in workshops and take on the additional consulting work while continuing their normal operations.. Eligibility
About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the NYSCA/NYFA Community Arts Leaders Program. This professional development program offers expert perspectives to support growing arts s to establish sound strategy in key operational areas. Participants benefit from technical workshops, peer learning, and individualized consulting or coaching support over 6 months. Rather than focusing on specific administrative tools, the program identifies strategic best practices for each area of nonprofit management. To deepen impact, two members – an Executive Director and Board Member – are accepted from each . The program kicks off with a virtual Orientation, followed by a two-day Intensive, a series of six virtual workshops, alumni mixer and 4 check-in conversations on various topics. Depending on location and date a...