The 2011 Fellowship Application is now available.  ISPA welcomes all eligible applications (deadline: Friday, October 1, 2010).

ISPA’s Fellowship Program provides emerging leaders from the performing arts the opportunity to immerse themselves within ISPA’s extensive international network.  Participants accelerate their engagement in the exchange and development of ideas, enhance their portfolio of resources, and build strong relationships all while developing an invaluable global perspective.

Each year a select group of emerging leaders participate in ISPA’s Fellowship Program.  Selected applicants receive a complimentary one year ISPA Membership (including access to all membership benefits), a complimentary full pass registration to the New York ISPA Congress (including access to all social events, New Works Now, and ProEx), and a partial to full subsidization of travel and accommodation expenses for attending the Congress.

Alumni of ISPA’s Fellowship Program may be found working all across the globe within diverse sectors of the performing arts.  Fellowship Program participants often continue to stay engaged and active with the ISPA network well after their participation in the program.

• 2010 Fellowship Recipients
• 2009 Fellowship Recipients

ISPA would like to thank their Patrons for making the Fellowship Program possible.

Who should apply?

Those who are deeply committed and dedicated to advancing the field of the performing arts and pursing a lifelong career in the performing arts.  Prospective Fellows should have an eagerness to learn and actively participate.  Those who take initiative in their professional development and enjoy engaging with a diverse group of individuals will prove to be most successful in the program.  Particular attention will be paid to applicants from developing economies; though applications from all regions will be considered.  Prospective Fellows should meet the following criteria:

• Be currently employed/working in the arts (preferably performing arts);
• Have a minimum of 3 years professional experience in the arts;
• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance;
• Have received no more than one ISPA Fellowship in the past;
• Ability to attend and fully participate in The Art of Collaboration, ISPA’s 63rd New York Congress on January 11 - 13, 2010 in New York City.

ISPA welcomes all eligible applications.  Unfortunately, the demand for the Fellowship Program far exceeds ISPA’s resources and the program may not be able to accommodate all qualified applicants.

Application and Selection Process

Candidates should complete the application and submit all required material by Friday, October 1, 2010.  Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of ISPA Staff, Committee, and Board Members.  Candidates will be notified of their application status by Wednesday, October 20, 2010.  Please note that successful candidates are required to provide a report on their participation following the Congress.

Download the 2011 Fellowship Application (Word Format | PDF Format)

Questions? Please contact Taylor S. Harris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or +1 (212) 206-8490 x202