NeXt is a nationally recognized program dedicated to preparing the next generation of emerging professionals for volunteer leadership roles within the arts community. Participants will embark on an immersive, 10-month journey experiencing all aspects of cultural engagement.
Applications for the 2019 NeXt class are currently closed.
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Throughout the program, NeXt Ambassadors will network with high profile community leaders, take on rewarding arts-focused projects that have a real impact on arts organizations, enjoy world-class art events, learn where their talents are most needed, and become a defining voice in the future of the arts. NeXt projects will span an array of areas, but will most often fall into the categories of: collaborative initiatives, audience development, event management, program implementation, business operations, marketing and communications, and philanthropy.
The 2019 NeXt Class will meet every third Thursday of each month beginning in September 2018 until graduation in June 2019.
Tuition for the program is $500; a limited number of scholarships are available and granted based on need.
Applications will open Monday, May 7 and close June 29. Applicants will be informed of their application status in July.
If you have scholarship requests or any other questions, please reach out to Morgan Eklund at meklund@fundforthearts.org
Program Calendar
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September 20, 2018 |
The Fund for the Arts: An Introduction |
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October 18, 2018 |
Arts 101 |
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November 15, 2018 |
Economics of the Arts |
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December 20, 2018 |
Arts in Education |
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January 17, 2019 |
Board Membership |
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February 21, 2019 |
Impact of the Arts |
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March 21, 2019 |
Fundraising |
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April 18, 2019 |
Cultural Planning |
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May 16, 2019 |
Carving Your Own Path |
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June 20, 2019 |
Project Presentations and Program Conclusion |
The Project
NeXt believes that arts bring color and passion to our lives. That working hard and taking on big challenges can be fun and rewarding. And that world-class arts and culture organizations throughout the region contribute substantially to our quality of place and growing economy.
501c3’s from across the region will be offered the opportunity to ask for help and NeXt Ambassadors will be there to answer that call. Projects will span an array of areas, but will most often fall into the categories of: collaborative initiatives, audience development, event management, program implementation, business operations, marketing and communications, and philanthropy.
The NeXt program is not a project competition. Young professionals and Arts organizations alike desire the same interaction with one another – a hands-on experience. NeXt seeks to engage these talented emerging leaders in service of the Arts and create ambassadors for life!
Project Parameters:
• Organizations must be a 501c3
• Submissions due by June 29, 2018
• 10 month or less completion time table
• Be an Arts or Cultural related project
• Require hands on team engagement
NeXt Class of 2018
NeXtGen Board
Jacqueline Brill, President
Stephanie Sturgeon, Immediate Past President
Tara McGuire, Secretary
Monique McFarland, NeXt Support and Recruitment Committee Chair
Dillon Miles, Alumni and Community Engagement Committee Co-Chair
Andrea Strange, Alumni and Community Engagement Committee Co-Chair
Kaet Barron
Matthew Brier
Theresa Butler
Joy Collins
Annie Dutton
Liam Felsen
Lindsey Gumer
Katie Hurt
Brad Keeton
Shelby Lockhart
Adam Price
Joe Schmidt
Luke Stepusin
Candace Weber