Emerging Leadership Institute Application 2027

Emerging Leadership Institute Application 2027
If you plan to attend the APAP|NYC Conference regardless if you are selected for this program, do not register for the conference until after August 24, 2026 when notifications have been sent.
For consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on July 27, 2026. Questions? Contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org

Please read the application guidelines here.

The ELI schedule at APAP|NYC 2027:

i. Wednesday, January 13 – 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ii. Thursday, January 14 – 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
iii. Friday, January 15 – 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Full Name:

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
Title:
Organization:
Are you (or your organization) currently an APAP member?
Please Note: All applicants must be APAP members or employed by an active APAP member organization through at least March 2026. If you/your organization is currently not an APAP member, you/your organization must join before July 31, 2026 in order for APAP to review your application and consider your participation in ELI 2027.
Organization Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:
Number of Years in presenting, performing or touring industry:
Please provide the following information regarding your direct supervisor:
Full Name:

First NameLast Name
Title:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
OPTIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION
Gender
Age:
How do you identify your Race/Ethnicity:

ELI 2027 APPLICATION
For consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on July 27, 2026. Questions? Contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
Please select which option most closely corresponds to your organization’s work in the presenting and/or touring industry:
If Other, please specify:
Please select which option most closely corresponds to your organization’s legal status:
Please select which option best describes the type of area in which your organization is located:
What populations or community constituency does your organization serve?
Which performing arts discipline(s) does your organization primarily present or represent?
Please supply the following information about your organization:
Annual budget:
Number of staff employed:
Number of staff in your department:
Number of staff you supervise:

ELI 2027 APPLICATION
For consideration, applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on July 27, 2026. Questions? Contact David Rowell at drowell@apap365.org
SHORT ANSWER RESPONSES

Please limit your answers to 100-150 words per response.
Reflect on what you believe to be exceptional leadership, both in and out of our field.

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Briefly describe your role at your organization.

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What are some of the main challenges in your work; what are the rewards?

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Briefly describe achievements or accomplishments that have been a direct result of your work at the organization over the past 2-3 years.

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Briefly list and describe your career goals. How do these relate to your current position?

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Is there anything else you would like the review committee to know for consideration?
Please submit a current resume outlining your professional skills and background:

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Please provide a reference from within the presenting, performing or touring industry:
Full Name:

First NameLast Name
E-mail:
Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number
How did you hear about the ELI opportunity (colleague, ELI alumni, APAP365 website, APAPNYC website, APAP e-newsletter, social media, other?
Have you attended APAP|NYC before?
Please check the following to confirm your agreement:
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Emerging Leadership Institute Application 2027

ELI 2027 APPLICATION

ELI 2027 APPLICATION