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Emerging Leaders Program

In response to a national program initiated by Americans for the Arts (AFTA), ASC developed and now manages an Emerging Leaders Program for the Charlotte area.

The program is designed for cultural professionals (staff members of arts, science and history organizations) in the Charlotte area. The program targets professionals who are under 35 years old or new to the field, generally with less than five years experience, but invites people from every age range and demographic group to participate. The only requirement is that participants have the desire to enhance their leadership capacity and the drive to develop innovative, effective and responsible management practices.

For more information about AFTA's Emerging Leaders Program, click here.

Locally, we currently hold brownbag lunch gatherings on the third Tuesday of each month at a variety of area cultural organizations.

Upcoming Sessions:

Tuesday, February 21
Time: 12:00-1:30PM
Location: Arts & Science Council (227 W Trade St, Ste 250 - Charlotte, NC 28202)
Using LinkedIn to Power Your Career
with Nathan Adams, CPRW, First Impressions Resume Center

LinkedIn has become one of the most popular social networking sites for professionals. Nathan will share some tips and best practices for leveraging this powerful online tool to showcase your unique brand and increase your online exposure. Topics will include:

- Growing your professional network BEFORE you need it to help secure your next opportunity
- The importance of a strong profile
- How to facilitate introductions
- Why you should join groups
- LinkedIn apps you should add
- Privacy issues…and more!

Tuesday, March 20
Time: 3:00-4:30PM
Location: TBD
A Conversation with Janet Brown, Executive Director, Grantmakers in the Arts

Space is limited. To RSVP for an upcoming session, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  no later than the Friday prior.

Past Topics:

The Science of Meetings at Work
Communications 101 for Non-profit Professionals
Developing a Strategy for Planned Giving
Rules of Customer Service
Managing & Motivating Volunteers
Fundraising Strategies
Time Management/Work-Life Balance
Advancing your Career in the Arts
Current Demographics in Mecklenburg County
Community Involvement Opportunities for Arts Professionals
Personal Financial Planning
The “Art” of Collaboration
Strategic Thinking: Make Today's Decisions with Tomorrow in Mind
Using Improv in Public Speaking
Building the Brand of YOU
The Eight Behaviors of Innovation
Intro to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)
RACE Exhibition and Dialogue
The Challenges of Cultural Leadership
“No, Really: Things We Wish Someone Had Told Us At 25!”: Real Life Lessons from Women in Arts Administration

If you would like to be added to the Emerging Leaders mailing list, please contact Katherine Mooring ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).