How do I apply for the Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship?
Apply online using the Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) e-granting portal.
- New applicants: Create an account
- Returning applicants: Log in with the same email and password you used for our current or previous e-granting portal.
Once logged in, go to Programs. Go to the FY25 Elizabeth L. Mahaffey Arts Administration Fellowship box to start an application.
The Application
You will be asked to provide the following information and documentation:
- Resume, CV, or biographical statement that provides an overview of your experience (paid employment and unpaid), education, talents, and goals.
- Provide a link to LinkedIn profile (optional)
- Letter of recommendation that speaks of your administrative and leadership potential. It can be from a professional or personal colleague and does not have to be from an arts organization.
- Details on the professional development activity(ies) that you want the funds to support:
- Name of professional development activity
- Brief description of professional development activity
- Name of service provider, with website link, if available
- Dates of the professional development activity(ies). Include whether it is one-time training or will occur over time.
- A detailed budget with clear explanation of the costs and associated costs, such as registration, travel, lodging, and materials
- Narratives:
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Take a moment to reflect on the statement - The Arts Belong to All of Us - which, in an ideal world, would resonate as a universal truth in both our beliefs and actions. What factors have contributed to our shortcomings? What successes can we celebrate that bring us closer to this ideal? Maximum word count: 150
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For each professional development activity:
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How will the professional development activity help advance your career in arts administration? Maximum word count: 100
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How will it support your personal growth? Maximum word count: 100
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By participating in professional development, arts professionals not only advance their careers but can contribute significantly to the idea that the arts belong to all of us. We believe that professional development serves as a mirror reflecting an individual’s commitment to inclusivity in the arts. How does the proposed professional development activity reflect your commitment to inclusivity in the arts? Maximum word count: 100
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Application Deadline
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Accessibility
For alternative application formats, please contact our accessibility coordinator, Tamara Dimitri, by email at tamara.dimitri@ct.gov.