The Rozsa Arts Management Program 2024
The Rozsa Foundation
Deadline to apply: August 16, 2024
The Rozsa Foundation has partnered with the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business Executive Education in providing this professional development program for arts managers to help ensure Alberta’s vibrant arts and culture sector continues to enrich us all.
The Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP) is a cohort-based certificate program that provides practical customized content taught by Haskayne business faculty and Alberta arts and non-profit professionals.
The Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP) has been offered through Executive Education – Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary since 2012.
2024 – 2025 Program
The 2024 – 2025 program will be offered with some sessions presented virtually and others presented in person in the City of Calgary. There will be optional gatherings in addition to the content delivered online to allow for networking in person.
Sessions this year will include the following: Indigenous Worldviews, Community Engagement, Marketing & Communications, Fund Development, Strategy Development, Personal Leadership, Team Dynamics, Finance & Budgeting and Arts Advocacy.
Who Will Benefit
Mid to senior level arts professionals (3+ years of experience) from all arts disciplines and roles including (but not limited to): program administrators, project coordinators, general managers, artistic directors/producers, arts business owners, community builders, arts volunteers and board members.
Description
The Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP) helps build managerial excellence and skills in the areas of leadership, team building, reconciliation, arts advocacy, marketing and audience development, fund development, strategic planning, financial literacy, board and staff relations, and community engagement.
RAMP culminates in a Capstone project designed by the participant (in consultation with a faculty advisor) that addresses a meaningful challenge or opportunity for the participant within their organizational or individual context.
This unique certificate program is designed to address the specific needs of arts managers through content that is both relevant and practical and while providing an important opportunity for peers to network and learn together.
Graduates of the program receive a certificate that signifies a commitment to organizational excellence and professional development. On a macro scale, this program aims to increase sector standards by supporting consistency in best practices and providing a transferable framework for excellence in arts management.
RAMP at a Glance
Who should apply?
Mid to senior-level arts professionals.
When is RAMP?
The next session of RAMP takes place from October 9, 2024, to April 9, 2025.
What is the tuition for RAMP?
Tuition for 2024 – 2025 is between $200 – $1500, depending on the budget size of the applicant’s affiliated organization.
When can I apply?
Applications for RAMP 2024 – 2025 are now open, and the deadline to apply is August 16, 2024. Successful applications received after this date will be placed on a waiting list.
The Rozsa Foundation acknowledges that systemic barriers to equity exist when it comes to the Training application process. If this is the case for you, we invite you to contact Ainsley Soutière to discuss your application, so that we may seek ways to provide additional support or alternative application methods.
For more information and to apply visit, APPLY FOR RAMP.
The Rozsa Foundation requires a financial investment from individuals or the organizations they work with in order to secure their spot in the program. Please note that the amount that an organization pays depends on the organization’s operating budget (OB):
- $200: Individual (currently not working in a non-profit or registered charity)
- $300: Non-profit/Registered Charity: Operating Budget less than $300,000
- $750: Non-profit/Registered Charity: Operating Budget between $300,001-$1,000,000
- $1500: Non-profit/Registered Charity: Operating Budget more than $1,000,001
In Alberta, you may also apply for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG), a funding opportunity for employers to develop their employees. This grant will cover 2/3 of the tuition costs.
You will need to include this following document in your CAJG application: Training Provider Quote.
Click HERE for a step-by-step guide to the CAJG application process. For further details, visit albertacanada.com.
Anyone who is ineligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant may contact the Rozsa Foundation for information on further subsidies (this includes board members and contracted staff of arts organizations).
**If you have concerns about attendance, please contact Programs and Events Manager, Ainsley Soutière.
For the full RAMP application details visit Rozsa Arts Management Program (RAMP).
