networking

The Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network strives to keep its members informed and connected. This network is an ideal way for new leaders to nurture passion for their work with others as they continue to develop their leadership potential and your commitment to the arts.

Convene Locally
The strength of the national Emerging Leaders Network depends on cultivating strong and sustainable local emerging leader networks in communities of all kinds across the country. New professionals need to develop their own cohorts of peers for continued growth, support, and renewal.  

• Is there an Emerging Leader Network in your community?
  
• Start an Emerging Leader Network in your community!
  If you would like to speak with us about starting or growing your network, please e-mail Stephanie Evans, Local Arts Agency Services Coordinator, at leadership@artsusa.org. 

Connect Nationally
Through Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network resources, each community network connects nationally to one another. Every year, Americans for the Arts offers a broad range of national events, tools, and programs designed specifically for emerging leaders.

• Emerging Leaders Blog
  Filled with lively discussions and intellectual exploration of issues relevant to emerging leaders, the Blog generates some fascinating conversations. You won't want to miss the Future of Leadership Green Paper discussions or the Blog Salons.
• Emerging Leaders Listserv
  Do you have an urgent issue and would like input from your peers? Maybe you want to share a thought-provoking article or news item? Or receive regular scholarship and fellowship information. Join Americans for the Arts as a professional member and subscribe to the Emerging Leaders listserv. Read more about the benefits of joining Americans for the Arts as an individual or organization.
• Emerging Leaders Council
  The Emerging Leaders Council (ELC) is a peer-elected working advisory body to Americans for the Arts and assists with developing programs and resources to promote the knowledge, visibility, and engagement of emerging arts professionals nationwide. Only professional members of Americans for the Arts are eligible to serve on the council. Elections for open seats on the council are held in the fall. Interested in serving on the council? Click here for nomination and election information.