Professional Artist Development Program

Developing Skills to Support Your Career.

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REQUIREMENTS

Be at least 18 years of age

Have Consistent Access to Personal Laptop

Have Consistent Access to Wifi

Submit Completed Application by Friday, January 23

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Skills Learned are Based on the Pillar Assigned

Practical, Portfolio-Ready Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard tools and platforms (Adobe Express, social schedulers, Wix, CRM databases).

Strategic Understanding: See how data informs priorities and how individual roles sync into a unified marketing and communications strategy.

Professional Mindset: Develop a solution-oriented approach, learning to navigate challenges and contribute ideas that shape the program itself.

Network & Exposure: Connect with choreographers, dancers, and presenting organizations through the tangible work you produce and the PR efforts you support.

Learn by Doing. You will be integrated into the actual workflow of The Creative Space, tackling real projects with immediate impact. We believe in clarity and agility; therefore, every core role is distilled into a straightforward 3-step process. This approach ensures you master essential responsibilities without overwhelm, while the evolving nature of our work teaches you to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

The program operates on an intensive, 4-month cycle designed for deep immersion and clear transitions.

CYCLE 1: January-May

CYCLE 2: April-August

CYCLE 3: August-Dec

Training & Onboarding (2 Weeks): Intensive skill-building and system training for your specific track.

Core Work Cycle (3 Months): Hands-on, responsibility-driven work within your department, contributing to live projects and events.

Transition & Wrap-up (2 Weeks): Project completion, documentation, exit interviews, and knowledge transfer to the next cohort.

Administrative Compensation

In exchange for your work during the 4-month core program (2 weeks training + 3 months apprenticeship + 2 weeks transition), you receive a comprehensive educational and career-development barter package.

Structured Apprenticeship: Hands-on experience in a dedicated arts administration role (Social Media, Editing, PR, or Newsletter) with direct mentorship.
Formal Training Curriculum: Two-week onboarding on standard tools, systems, and processes.
Weekly Cohort Workshops: Skill-building sessions and collaborative project reviews.
One-on-One Career Mentorship: Priority access to two (2) 30-minute private mentorship sessions per month with program leadership.
Network Integration: Connected to The Creative Space’s professional network.

Production Compensation

All PADP apprentices receive first-priority to the following paid production positions at The Creative Space, sponsored and collaborative events.

Paid Position Rates:

Stage Manager: $30 / hour (Prior experience required.)
Assistant Lighting Designer (ALD): $50/ design used in the final production.
Assistant Stage Manager (ASM): $20 / hour
Assistant Production Manager (APM): 10% of total ticket revenue for the event.
Front of House (Usher/Greeter): $20 / hour
Set-Up & Strike Crew: $20 / hour

(No prior experience required for any position except Stage Manager.)

Position 1: Social Media

Execute all front-facing social media content for The Creative Space, specifically for YouTube (Podcast), Instagram, and Facebook.

3-Step Core Responsibilities:

Edit content.
Write captions for content.
Schedule content.

Position 2: Editing

Manage all video content from raw footage to publishable material for The Creative Space.

3-Step Core Responsibilities:

Timestamp raw footage.
Cut footage
File final edits.

Position 3: Public Relations

Build the reputation of The Creative Space through external non-TCS events by way of presenting, vending, and invitations.

3-Step Core Responsibilities:

Research events for The Creative Space
Maintain database
Assist in organizing/creating/sourcing presentation materials.

Position 4: Newsletter

Manage all newsletter communications for The Creative Space via TCS-based and Non-TCS based.

2 Core Areas: TCS-Based Newsletters and External Newsletter Submissions.

3-Step Core Responsibilities:

Submissions review of incoming and outgoing information
Organize newsletter content for distribution
Maintain database