ARTS LEADERSHIP RESIDENCY FUNDING

The Arts Leadership Residency program by the Rozsa Foundation supports mid-career arts professionals from Indigenous, Black, and People of Color communities in Calgary or the surrounding area.

Rozsa Foundation

Overview of the ARTS LEADERSHIP RESIDENCY FUNDING program:

The Arts Leadership Residency addresses the underrepresentation of racialized individuals in leadership roles within the arts sector. By fostering mentorship and professional growth, the program equips participants with the skills, networks, and experience necessary to excel in arts leadership positions. Residents collaborate with host organizations to co-design a residency plan that aligns with their career goals and organizational development objectives. Residencies are flexible, ranging from six months full-time to 12 months part-time, enabling participants to balance residency work with other commitments. Host organizations commit to providing mentorship, ensuring the resident's learning objectives are met while contributing to the organization’s internal capacity and equity practices. Projects often involve programming, strategic planning, community outreach, governance, and resource management. The residency also emphasizes equitable, inclusive work environments and meaningful engagement with equity-deserving groups.

Benefits of the ARTS LEADERSHIP RESIDENCY FUNDING program:

Up to $20,000 in funding for leadership residencies.
Direct mentorship from executive or artistic leadership.
Opportunities to gain hands-on leadership experience in arts management and operations.
Flexibility to design residencies that align with individual career goals.
Support for developing leadership-focused skills such as budgeting, governance, and strategic planning.
Encouragement of equitable, inclusive environments for racialized individuals.

Eligibility criteria of the ARTS LEADERSHIP RESIDENCY FUNDING program:

Resident Eligibility:
Identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Color.
Reside in Calgary or surrounding areas.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Not currently employed by or serving on the board of the host organization.
Have not previously completed an Arts Leadership Residency.
Host Organization Eligibility:
Be a registered charity in Canada.
Operate within the arts sector.
Provide mentorship and support for the resident.
Commit to equitable employment practices and cover mandatory employment-related costs.