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2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program
Leadership development for arts professionals
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
The program supports career development for 10 arts leaders across Canada from April 2026 to May 2027. It includes participation in the Canadian Arts Summit, monthly mentorship, and quarterly peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing sessions.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Legal structures
- Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Target groups
- Artists / creatives, Community leaders
- Scope
- National, International
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Arts professionals
- Culture sector professionals
- Heritage sector professionals
- Individuals seeking senior leadership roles
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Career development for emerging executive leaders.
- Mentorship with senior cultural leaders.
- Peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Participation in the Canadian Arts Summit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program Program
What is the 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program?
The program supports career development for 10 arts leaders across Canada from April 2026 to May 2027. It includes participation in the Canadian Arts Summit, monthly mentorship, and quarterly peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing sessions.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program program?
To be eligible for the 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program program, you must:
Aspiring senior leaders
Arts, culture, heritage sector
Based in Canada
Where is the 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program available?
The 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program program is available across Canada.
Is the 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program is a Partnering and Collaboration
Who are the financial supporters of the 2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program?
2026-2027 Executive Leadership Program is funded by Business for the Arts