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ASC’s Cultural Leadership Training (CLT) Program is designed to identify emerging leaders and help them develop into productive volunteers and board candidates for cultural organizations across our community.

During a nine-month period, participants gain a deeper understanding of the cultural community through classroom educational sessions, cultural events and programs, and placement with a Mecklenburg County cultural organization as either a one-year apprentice or as a
full-term board member at the conclusion of the program.



Overview: For a complete program overview, information on eligibility and the selection process, 2011-2012 program dates, FAQs and participant feedback, click here. The deadline for applications for the 2011-12 program was June 15. Applications for the 2012-13 program will be available in April 2012. 

Participants: Approximately 30 emerging leaders living and/or working in Mecklenburg County. 

Time Commitment: The program runs from September through May and requires approximately 32 hours over nine educational sessions held at arts and cultural venues; a class project supporting ASC’s Annual Fund Drive; board observations; social gatherings; and a culminating graduation event. At the end of the program, ASC places graduates on a board of directors as either an apprentice (typically a one-year term) or as a full-term board member, personally working to find a good fit of interests and skills.

Admission to this program is extremely competitive and, as such, success of the CLT program depends on the full commitment of each participant to attend all program sessions, arrive on time and participate fully.  While we recognize that emergencies do arise, more than two unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the program and forfeiture of tuition.

Program Fee: $750 for corporate professionals - $500 for nonprofit professionals or full-time volunteers. Partial scholarships are available and will be awarded based on need.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Katherine Mooring at 704-335-3039 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

ASC’s 2011-2012 Cultural Leadership Training program is sponsored, in part,
by gifts from Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers.