Arts Leadership Academy

The Arts Leadership Academy develops emerging leaders in a variety of industries by immersing them in local arts and culture. Participants in this program will attend in-depth educational sessions at seven organizations to learn about their operational details, significance in the community, and recognize the vital connection between these organizations and our local economy. Arts Leadership Academy participants will attend performances or events at each organizations.
Upon completion of this program, participants are prepared to support local arts and culture through their work and by serving on boards.
Participants of the program must commit to seven afternoons between October 2019 – May 2020 for the educational sessions at the organizations. Each participant will also receive two tickets to a performance at each organizations. In addition, exclusive opportunities and experiences will be made available to participants throughout the year.
Participants of this program must be sponsored by their employer. Tuition for the program is $500.
November | Sarasota Opera | Education Session | Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | 2:00 PM |
Sarasota Opera | Performance – Rigoletto | Thursday, November 14, 2019 | 7:30 PM | |
December | Florida Studio Theatre | Education Session | Tuesday, December 3, 2019 | 4:30 PM |
Florida Studio Theatre | Performance | Sunday, December 8, 2019 | 7:00 PM | |
January | Choral Artists Rehersal | Bonus Experience | Monday, January 13, 2020 | 6:30 PM |
February | Sarasota Orchestra | Education Session | Friday, February 7, 2020 | 2:00 PM |
Sarasota Orchestra | Performance – Love Triangle | Sunday, February 9, 2020 | 4:00 PM | |
March | Sarasota Ballet | Education Session | Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | 3:00 PM |
Sarasota Ballet | Performance- Romeo and Juliette | Saturday, March 28, 2020 | 7:30 PM | |
April | Asolo Repertory Theatre | Education Session | Monday, April 6, 2020 | 3:00 PM |
Asolo Repertory Theatre | Performance – Knoxville | Wednesday, April 8,2020 | 8:00 PM | |
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe | Education Session | Friday, April 17, 2020 | 3:00 PM | |
May | Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe | Performace – Ruby | Friday, May 1, 2020 | 7:30 PM |