• Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute Accepting Applications

    Posted on Jul 11 2010 Back
    Allied Arts of Greater Chattanooga is seeking candidates for the 2010 Bill Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute, a seven-part series designed to fully engage participants in the arts community. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 20, 2010.

    Launched in 2005 in memory of long-time board member and arts advocate A. William Holmberg, Jr., the institute offers behind-the-scenes site visits to cultural and educational institutions, case studies of arts agencies, panel discussions with community leaders, and a unique forum for pursuing shared goals among arts leaders, business leaders, educators, and philanthropic foundations.

    “The institute embodies the spirit of Mr. Holmberg’s passion for the arts,” said Marilyn J. Harrison, Vice President of Allied Arts. “The classes, the speakers, the whole curriculum reflect Mr. Holmberg’s vision. The participants then acquire some of that passion through the institute and are better equipped to become part of the arts community and to serve in leadership positions. It’s a wonderful way to become involved in the arts community in a meaningful way.”

    Participation is open to residents of the greater Chattanooga area who have demonstrated passionate support and advocacy for the arts and who have made a commitment to making a difference in the quality of life in the community. There are 150 alumni of the Holmberg Arts Leadership Institute. Past participants have gone on to serve on Boards of Directors and in other leadership positions with Allied Arts and other cultural agencies.

    With keynote speakers and panelists drawn from the community’s leaders, classes will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the following days: September 14, September 28, October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, and December 7. The last class will be followed by a graduation luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

    A maximum of 30 people have the opportunity participate in the program each year. Tuition is $250, with limited scholarships available. To apply, candidates can print out an application at www.alliedartschattanooga.org and submit it with and a letter of recommendation by Friday, August 20, 2010 to Marilyn J. Harrison, Allied Arts, 406 Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405 or by e-mail to marilynh@alliedartschattanooga.org. For more information, contact Ms. Harrison at Allied Arts at (423) 756-2787, ext. 11.

    Established in 1969, Allied Arts is a non-profit united arts fund that exists to galvanize broad participation in and widespread support for the arts.

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