Applications are NOW OPEN for our 2024-25 fellowship which runs September 10, 2024 – May, 31, 2025. All applicants will be notified by email if you are admitted into the fellowship. 

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Program fee: $750 for Individual Artists and $950 for Ensembles (2 - 8 musicians). There is no fee to apply.

 

2024-25 Fellowship Timeline: 

July 2, 2024: Applications Open

July 26, 2024: Applications Close

August 2, 2024: Applicants Notified if Selected for the 2024-25 Fellowship

September 10, 2024: Fellowship Begins

May 31, 2025: Fellowship Ends

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How will selections be made?

Applicants will be evaluated by an Advisory Committee and selections will be based on: 

• Applications – outlining specific projects and expectations you have from participating in the program.

• Goals – how you want to use the fellowship and why you need support from a mentor.

• Impact – the difference this fellowship will make on the next steps in your career.

Note, selected fellows will be paired with their mentor according to the goals of the individual and/or ensemble applicant. Please visit our FAQ page for more information.

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AS AN INDIVIDUAL, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY IF YOU ARE:

• A musician, composer, and/or administrator who self-identifies as female or non-binary artist.

• Able to make a commitment to one mentoring session per month (1 hour each) for the duration of the fellowship.

• Working in the classical, contemporary, and/or jazz industries and passionate about building your career and developing your artistic projects.

• The goals of the fellowship is to support individuals at a crucial time in their career development and to help them navigate an increasingly demanding cultural landscape.

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AS AN ENSEMBLE, YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY IF YOU ARE:

• A small ensemble or band consisting of 2-8 musicians who self-identifies as 50% female or non-binary artists.

• Able to make a commitment to one mentoring session per month with 50% of the ensemble members (1 hour each) for the duration of the fellowship.

• Working in the classical, contemporary, and/or jazz industries and passionate about building your career and developing your artistic projects.

• The goals of the ensemble fellowship are to support ensembles at a crucial time in their career development and to help them navigate an increasingly demanding cultural landscape.

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THROUGH THE FELLOWSHIP, INDIVIDUALS AND ENSEMBLES RECIEVE:​

• 8 monthly mentoring sessions (remote) to develop your skills, support your artistic visions, and set career goals (one-hour sessions each month, not including January).

  • Note, individuals meet one-on-one and ensembles meet as a group.

• 3 group workshops with participating cohort members led by bespoken and industry professionals.

• Website, biography, and/or resume oversight.

• Marketing and branding oversight.

• Creative project or ensemble development such as releasing an album, starting a concert series, or commissioning projects.

• Performance opportunities.

• Remote access to your mentor to ask questions by phone or email.​

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BENEFITS:​​

• To develop business skills and artistic projects critical to your artistic development.

• To learn how a business mindset translates to a better balance of artistic development.

• To feel confident in advocating for your art.

• To share ideas and ask questions regarding the music industry and projects.

• To join a community of professional and aspiring musicians.

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