Emerging Leaders

Southern Arts Federation recognizes the need to foster the development of emerging arts professionals in order to guarantee the strength and stability of the future of the field.  In 1999, Americans for the Arts launched a national initiative to assist emerging arts leaders in realizing their potential.  Since then, local professional networks have developed around the nation to carry on this mission in their own communities.  Visit the following pages for more information on emerging leader networks thoughout the South.

Emerging Arts Leaders of Atlanta

An initiative of the Southern Arts Federation, now coordinated by the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts and Culture Coalition, this Emerging Leaders chapter serves as a model program for identifying and cultivating the next generation of arts leaders in a local community.

Emerging Leaders Groups Across the South

A list of contacts for emerging leaders groups throughout the region.

Start an Emerging Leaders Group in Your Community

Can't find an emerging leaders group in your area?  Use these resources to build your own local network!

Additional Resources

Americans for the Arts - Emerging Leaders Intitiative