The Arts Leadership Program is a fully funded, four-day intensive, with tailored leadership guidance and curated workshops from expert leaders.

The Adelaide Festival Centre's Arts Leadership Program is designed to support arts industry workers across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, who see themselves as future leaders, to gain the tools to take their career to the next leadership level.

Participants receive:

Personalised leadership tools
Dedicated knowledge exchange with industry professionals
Peer support
Networking and relationship building

Connecting with people and place
Leadership perspective and self
Experiencing and creating change
Tour and networking opportunity

Kegan and Lacey Immunity to Change exercise: exploring progress blockers
One-on-one time to create a personalised leadership development plan with timing and actions
Group mindfulness exercise
Peer coaching and networking
Reflective personal leadership activity

Your wellbeing as a leader
Wellbeing in the Arts
The Arts impact on wellbeing for communities
Wellbeing of the planet - the role of the Arts

Coaching
Data and customer journey in the Arts
Group problem solving
Networking event

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in the Arts
Written application components

Selection Criteria

Curriculum vitae (resume)
400-word application (selection criteria)
Brief recommendation (letter of support from a third party, e.g. manager)

Selection criteria (71KB PDF)

Key dates

Applications open: 12 June 2025
Applications close: 4 August 2025
Notification of outcome: 19 September 2025
Program dates: 4 to 7 November 2025

Apply now

If you have any issues with your application or any queries, please contact us:

artsleadership@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au

Use this sign up form to receive updates and reminders!

From Past Participants

1 of 4

It's been a life-changing program - opening my mind to my past, offering deep reflection, personal learning, as well as deepening our ties in the industry and with interstate, international counterparts! What a bag of goodies to take away from the program!

— Zhao Liang, South Australia
The Arts Leadership Program was a transformative experience for me. It not only deepened my understanding of diverse cultures but also reignited my passion for continuous learning and self-improvement. The insights gained have inspired me to share my knowledge and actively contribute to strengthening the creative industry. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an enriching journey, and I look forward to applying these learnings to empower others in the field.

— Vim Calmerin, Philippines
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to have been chosen to attend this program. It has been an honour to be part of this incredible experience, connecting with and learning from so many inspiring leaders across South East Asia. I am excited to witness how this program continues to grow and create a lasting impact in the future.

— Kat Triall, Victoria
I am so very grateful for the opportunity to join a group of peers in the wider region - the connections I was able to make whilst learning new leadership skills has reinvigorated my passion for working and contributing to the arts ecology.

— Marty Evans, Queensland