The Lakes International Comic Art Festival, in partnership with the British Council, is currently offering two places in Fellowship in Art Management for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.
The deadline for applications for the two places offered is 14th April 2024 and is open to emerging arts managers from Jordan, Palestine, and Iraq who possess prior experience in event and festival organisation.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be able to commit to spending three weeks in England. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to professional development.
British Council – MENA recently initiated the third edition of ARTIVATOR – the Fellowship in Art Management designed to nurture emerging cultural practitioners from the MENA region. Their initiative aims to equip participants with essential skills, training, and networking opportunities to excel in the arts industry. Through tailored experiences, participants in this edition will gain insights into event and festival development and management, aiming to foster a vibrant and sustainable arts sector in the MENA region. This year, ARTIVATOR, will be one more time in collaboration with the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) in Bowness on Windermere.
By combining skills development with practical experience, the partnership aspires to empower emerging arts managers to spearhead growth and innovation within the industry.
What is ARTIVATOR?
ARTIVATOR is a new Art Management Incubator initiated by British Council – MENA, aimed at building the capacity of cultural practitioners from the MENA region.
The initiative aims to provide opportunities of training, mentoring, and networking, in collaboration with regional and UK partners, to help participants acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the arts industry, providing them with a bespoke experience. Participants benefit from access to a network of arts professionals, as well as resources and support from our partners.
Through its work, the incubator aims to promote the development of a vibrant and sustainable arts sector in the MENA region. By supporting emerging arts managers, it hopes to create a new generation of leaders who are equipped to navigate the challenges of the industry and drive its growth and innovation.
If you are an emerging arts manager in the MENA region, ARTIVATOR offers an unparalleled opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a short biography/CV and a covering letter addressing the following points:
- Motivation for applying to the fellowship
- Relevant experience in event and festival management / area of focus
- Career ambitions in the field of art management
- Personal and practical qualities essential for the focus area you choose
Application deadline: 14th April 2024
Please submit your application to Julie Tait |Email: julie@comicartfestival.com
Subject: ARTIVATOR Fellowship Application – MENA Region
Web Links
• There are full details of this post and more details of the ARTIVATOR project here on LICAF’s Comics Can Change the World website
• British Council – MENA
• Lakes International Comic Art Festival
