Deadline: 15-Jul-22
The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) is pleased to announce an open call for the 2023-25 Taiwan Fellowship that provides three-year access to ISPA’s extensive international network of arts professionals to two (2) mid-career leaders from Taiwan’s performing arts community.
Participants join the ISPA membership and attend the 2023, 2024, and 2025 New York ISPA Congresses where they engage in the development and exchange of ideas with leaders from some of the world’s most significant presenting organizations, performing arts organizations, artist management agencies, cultural policy groups, foundations, festivals, and related professionals.
Performing arts professionals who are deeply committed to increasing the global connectivity of the performing arts industry, as well as those who take initiative in their own professional development, are most likely to benefit. This opportunity is intended for those working in the management of the performing arts. In considering applying, please be aware that the ISPA Congress is not a traditional arts market and opportunities for selfpromotion are limited.
Components
The Fellowship consists of four components:
- Membership in ISPA: Fellows gain access to all member benefits including exclusive content on the ISPA website, digital programming, newsletters, and social media.
- ISPA Congresses: Fellows attend the New York ISPA Congresses
- Professional Development: Fellows attend a one-day seminar prior to the New York Congresses where they meet the international Fellowship cohort and learn through a series of peer to peer conversations and workshops.
- Ongoing Networking: Fellows are paired with a current ISPA member at their first New York Congress as part of ISPA’s Community Building Program. Current members welcome Fellows to the Congress and help facilitate their participation.
Benefits
In 2023, Fellows receive:
- One-year ISPA membership with access to all member benefits
- Full Pass registration to the New York 2023 ISPA Congress (January 10 – 12, 2023), including a one-day Seminar prior to the Congress (January 9, 2023)
- Up to $3,125 US stipend to assist with travel and accommodation expenses related to attending the New York Congress
Eligibility Criteria
- The Taiwan Fellowship Program seeks to engage leaders within the professional performing arts sector. Two (2) participants must be based in Taiwan and be interested in developing their career through an extended engagement with ISPA.
- Applicants must:
- Be a permanent resident or citizen of Taiwan
- Currently working in the performing arts in Taiwan
- Minimum of five years professional experience in the performing arts
- Have the ability to attend and fully participate in ISPA for the next three years
- Have a strong working knowledge of English (must provide scores of a proficiency test such as TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Assessment, TOEIC, GEPT; or proof of completion of a bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university where English is the only language of instruction)
- Selected candidates are eligible to participate for a total of three years. There will be an annual review process, and participants may be requested to leave the program at the discretion and mutual agreement of ISPA and the host organization. The candidates will ideally represent the theatre, music, or dance fields in Taiwan.
For more information, visit https://www.ispa.org/page/fellowship_landing