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Judith van der Kooij, DutchCulture
Judith van der Kooij
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j.vanderkooij [at] dutchculture.nl

 

 

 

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Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts: Fellowship

Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts: Fellowship

Fellowship for leaders of socially engaged arts organisations

The Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts Fellowship is a transformative programme designed to connect and support visionary leaders of arts organisations driven by community engagement and social change across Europe. This unique opportunity provides a collaborative space to strengthen your organisation, enhance your professional development, and drive impactful advocacy efforts.

The programme will welcome up to 15 leaders working across diverse artistic disciplines and societal issues, who will work together to overcome challenges, share experiences and create innovative solutions that create greater impact within their local communities and the wider arts sector in Europe.

Starting in June 2025 and ending in November 2026, this programme will support personal growth, organisational development, and collaborative learning. The Fellowship will support each Fellow to overcome a key challenge or explore a new opportunity within their organisation or community through the development of a ‘leading question’. It will take Fellows on an interconnected journey, to amplify the impact of socially engaged arts.

The programme consists of:

  • Immersive residentials with two in-person sessions, October 2025 in Turin, Italy and in June 2026;
  • Online workshops: 12 interactive workshops focused on skill-building, peer learning, and community connections;
  • Learning by doing: tackle real-world, concrete challenges by leading on developing advocacy work, projects and organisational initiatives as part of the programme;
  • Action learning sets: bi-monthly peer support sessions to refine your strategies;
  • Mentoring and support: One-to-one guidance, plus opportunities for external mentors and peer connections;
  • Study visits and exchange to connect with peers and learn from best practices;
  • Online community: a digital platform for sharing resources, collaborating, and staying connected throughout the programme.
Destination
Europe
Italy
Discipline(s)
Architecture
Visual Arts
Heritage
Audiovisual Media
Literature
Music
Design
Performing Arts
Journalism
Digital Culture
Who can apply
Individuals
Organisations

Leaders of socially engaged arts organisations whose mission is rooted in community engagement and social change. These organisations are non-profit with legal status in a Council of Europe state or Kosovo, operating in the cultural and arts sector, and meeting the following requirements:

  • Based and operating in one or more European countries.
  • Established for at least five years, including time before formal registration.
  • The majority of activities are focused on socially engaged arts.
  • The Fellow has at least 3 years of senior leadership experience in socially engaged arts, with a minimum of one year in their current role.
  • The Fellow is proficient in English to fully participate in all programme activities
For what
Accommodation
Education/training
Project
Remuneration
Research
Travel
How much
  • €30,000 grant for organisational development
    Supports scaling your organisation’s capacity and covering core costs to enable your full participation and impact.
  • €30,000 grant to tackle your leading question
    Helps develop pilot actions or projects to address the core organisational or community challenge you identify, with support from the programme team to implement concrete plans.
  • €5,000 mobility grant
    Covers travel for study visits or peer exchanges during the Fellowship, fostering learning and connections within the Fellowship.
  • Residential Costs
    All expenses for the two residential programmes, including travel, accommodation, meals, and materials, are covered.
  • Access Budget
    Provides support for specific access needs or caring responsibilities to ensure full participation for residentials..
When to apply
Before a specific deadline
Upcoming deadline
Go to website
The Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts: Fellowship
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