How to Apply

Leadership Academy

The 2013 Leadership Academy application process has begun! The summer sessions will be held from July 29-August 2, 2013 at the Pittsburgh Opera headquarters in the Strip District. Five additional sessions - dates to be determined - will be held through the 2013-2014 school year.

Who Is Eligible?

Visual art, music, dance, physical education, and theatre teachers in public and private schools in the region are eligible to apply for the Leadership Academy.

Educators from arts and cultural organizations in the region are also eligible to apply. Two places will be reserved for participants from arts and cultural organizations.

Fees and Scholarships

A $100 registration fee is due upon acceptance. All other fees and associated costs are covered in full by a scholarship that each participant receives. Districts will be reimbursed for release time to allow participants to attend the seminar days during the school year.

Application Process

All interested candidates must complete and submit an application on or before the application deadline to be considered for the Leadership Academy. Applications are due by April 29, 2013. The application can be completed online or by downloading and submitting a paper copy of the application (PDF).

If you have submitted the application online, you will need to print and submit the signature page. Please note that your online application will not be considered until we receive a completed signature page. Mail the completed page to Kathleen Dean, Arts Education Collaborative, 425 Sixth Avenue Suite 2650, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. You can also fax the page to Kathleen at (412) 201-7401.

For More Information

Contact Kathleen Dean, Project Manager, at deank@artsedcollaborative.org or (412) 201-7431 with questions.