The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provides a comprehensive management-training program for up to ten highly qualified and motivated individuals who aspire to manage performing arts institutions and arts service organizations in both the public and private sector. The one-year program includes extensive coursework in contemporary business practices and practical management experience through the lens of planning, presenting, and producing performing arts programming at an internationally recognized performing arts institution.
Fellows have departmental assignments in addition to ongoing course work.
They also attend performances and additional educational events and complete significant projects within the context of the Kennedy Center. Selected Fellows may be offered the opportunity to continue their Fellowships for an additional year. Fellows develop skills in working effectively with elected officials, business and community leaders, and fellow arts professionals. The program emphasizes excellence, creativity, economic problem solving, internationalism, and a commitment to new technologies. Core courses cover management, planning, technology, financial, and quantitative and communication skills within the context of arts and non-profit organizations.