EALA Spring Meeting - Mentorship 101

Emerging Arts Leaders of Alabama
presents
Mentoring 101
An introduction to EALA’s Mentorship in the Arts Program (MAP), featuring guest speaker Lisa May Simpson, Illinois Arts Alliance

Thursday, April 30, 2009
4:00 P.M.
Alys Stephens Center’s Reynolds-Kirschbaum Recital Hall
Birmingham, AL

Looking for an opportunity to be mentored by one of Alabama’s seasoned arts veterans? Ever wanted to share your years of experience with an eager up-and-comer?

Join EALA and guest speaker Lisa May Simpson, as we discuss EALA’s Mentorship in the Arts Program (MAP). MAP is a nine-month, intensive, mentee-driven mentorship program for anyone interested in arts administration. Mentors and Mentees will both apply for the program and will be paired via a thoughtful matching process. Applications to the program will be accepted beginning May 1 and must be received by July 31. Pairs will be matched during August and the program will begin in September. Mentee application fee is $10. Donations from Mentor organizations are accepted.

After the presentation, everyone is invited to stay for the Alys Stephens Center’s newest outdoor series, After Work at the Alys, co-sponsored by EALA. Local spoken word artist Sharrief Simmons will perform and all EALA attendees will have complimentary access to After Work’s exclusive V.I.P. Lounge for drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

For more information, please contact Wesley Taylor at emergingartsleaders@gmail.com or by phone at (205) 305-4257.

Admission is FREE. Administrators of ALL ages and experience levels are invited to attend!