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Emerging Leader Fellowship

Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA)

Cash fellowship • National (org. based in New York), NY • Artistic Leadership

$1,500 domestic travel stipend plus conference registration and two $250 travel stipends; mentorship cohort

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Program details

Organization
Theatre for Young Audiences/USA (TYA/USA)
Category
Artistic Leadership
Disciplines
Artistic Leadership
Format
Cash fellowship
Career stage
Emerging
Location
National (org. based in New York), NY
Duration
One year (2026 cohort: includes May 2026 and Spring 2027 conferences)
Stipend / award
$1,500 domestic travel stipend plus conference registration and two $250 travel stipends; mentorship cohort
Typical deadline
Unknown (typically winter/early spring)

Overview

TYA/USA's Emerging Leader Fellowship, founded in 2017, supports the career development of early- to mid-career theatre for young audiences (TYA) makers and administrators by funding domestic travel to visit and learn from an inspiring arts organization or mentor. The 2026 fellowship includes a $1,500 U.S. travel stipend, registration and $250 travel stipends for the 2026 and 2027 TYA/USA National Festival & Conferences, a peer-education cohort program, personalized mentorship from TYA/USA's executive director and other national and international TYA leaders, and support in applying for ASSITEJ international opportunities. At least 51% of support is directed to applicants from BIPOC, TGNC, and disability communities; the 2026 cohort of three fellows has been named.

Eligibility

Early- to mid-career TYA theatre makers and administrators; minimum 51% of awards to BIPOC, TGNC and disability communities

Notes

Verified on TYA/USA site; 2026 cohort of three fellows named. Founded 2017.

Contact

Email
info@tyausa.org (General org)

Related news

Theatre For Young Audiences/USA Announces Programming For TYA/USA ON TOUR 

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TYA/USA announces TYA/USA on Tour, a series of one-day events at Seattle Children's Theatre (October 20), First Stage (November 4), and Imagination Stage (November 18) to offer accessible opportunities for arts leaders, educators and artists in the field of Theatre for Young Audiences to participate

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