2026 Springboard Fellow Application

2026 Springboard Fellow Application

This form serves as an expression of interest for those seeking a fellowship through ASI’s Springboard Program.
Springboard Fellowship is a unique opportunity for emerging arts and culture professionals in Western New York to develop their skills through individualized guidance from a partner organization.

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested fellows must meet the following criteria to be considered:
- Be at least 18 years or older.
- Currently live or reside in one of the five (5) counties of WNY - Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, or Niagara.
- Cannot be enrolled in a collegiate or other higher education program.
- Cannot be receiving any other compensation for their work related to this position.
Priority will be given to individuals who:
- Self-identify as someone from an under-represented community, including lower economic status, BIPOC/ALAANA, LGBTQ+, individual with disability, neurodiverse, rural, etc.
- Would be unable to take advantage of this experience without compensation.
- Individuals entering the arts/culture workforce for the first time, including recently graduated, veterans, stay-at-home parents entering/re-entering the workforce, immigrants/refugees, and more.
Partner Organizations:

Three organizations have been selected for the program. Click the organization title below to read the full position description.
Important Deadlines:

This application form must be filled out and submitted by Monday, August 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm for the following organizations;

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS APPLICATION:
1. Three questions regarding eligibility for the program.
2. Four questions designed to showcase your interest, qualifications, and goals associated with this opportunity.
3. A place to upload a resume/CV, although this is NOT a requirement.
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Do you currently live or reside in one of the five (5) counties of WNY - Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, or Niagara?
Are you currently enrolled in a collegiate or other higher education program?

Based on your response, you are ineligible to apply for the Springboard Fellowship Program.

Based off the organizations listed above, are there any organizations you are particularly interested in doing your fellowship with, and if so, why?
What inspired you to apply for the Springboard Fellowship program, and how does it align with your professional goals?
Character limit: 65,000
Please share specific skills and expertise that would be applicable in this role.
Character limit: 65,000
What do you hope to gain both professionally and personally from this opportunity?
Character limit: 65,000
If you wish, you may attach your resume, CV, or samples of your work that are relevant to the position here. This may be beneficial to your application, but is not required.

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