Sphinx LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts & Diversity) is a 2-year leadership program designed to evolve the industry landscape by empowering the next generation of executive leaders. Black and Latinx arts leaders are selected annually to participate in a curriculum including mentorship, networking, and leadership retreats at top institutions nationwide.
LEADers receive the following over the course of the two-year program:
Attendance at 8 Leadership Retreats, with travel/housing + stipend towards additional travel expenses
$5,000 towards individual professional development
Opportunity to learn best practices from leading arts organizations across the country
Professional mentorshipAccess to a network of influential industry professionals
Collaboration and support within a community of Black and Latinx arts leaders
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Jake Lane, Director of Leadership Programs
Aaron P. Dworkin, Strategic Advisor
Cohort 4 during retreat at Manhattan School of Music
Cohort 5 with Nashville and Sphinx musicians Titus Underwood and Tamara Benitez
Application Information
Applications for Sphinx LEAD are processed through our online Acceptd portal.
The program is best suited to arts administrators and leaders looking to slingshot their careers to executive-level placement. As the curriculum consists of on-site and remote learning, the program is best suited for self-starters who are eager to learn and make the most of opportunities.
Applications for Cohort 6 are closed. The next application cycle will open in the summer of 2024.
Meet the LEADers
See our LEADers in action!
“The LEAD program positively changed me in ways I could never have planned for or imagined. It provided tools and opportunities for me to realize the leader I am and the career I aim to achieve. But, most importantly, it nurtured my self-confidence and made me aware of my own power to transform the arts through my leadership, experience and perspective.”
— Yvette Loynaz
Sphinx LEAD Cohort 2
