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Creative Leaders

Empowering leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in the arts.

Launching in fall 2019, the Kenan Institute's Creative Catalyst Certificate Program, Fellowships and Artivate summit will provide artists and creatives in the Southeast with unique opportunities for continuing education, professional development, networking and inspirational mentoring.

Certificate Program

The Creative Catalyst Certificate program offers a cost-effective, flexible and innovative continuing education experience that allows artists of all disciplines to translate their intrinsic skills and creative practices into new experiences and professional opportunities. Public cohorts begin in January 2020.

Funded Fellowships

Competitive, paid Creative Catalyst Fellowships with Kenan Institute partner institutions will be awarded each year to a diverse group of emerging artist leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Fellowships will provide practical experience, and will include admission to the Creative Catalyst Certificate Program.

Artivate Summit

The Creative Catalyst Artivate summit will bring together artist leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators from around the country to share knowledge, build and expend networks and strengthen creative communities through conversations and dialogue, hands-on workshops and opportunities for community engagement.