Professional Development

Diversifying Perspectives in the Business of Arts & Culture

Deadline: 03/02/2025

Career development through Tessitura's hands-on courses

In 2025, Tessitura is offering two sessions of their Career Accelerator program with a long-term goal of diversifying perspectives in the workforce. Research shows that teams with diverse backgrounds are more creative and resilient.

Their spring session runs March 31–June 6, 2025. Applications will be accepted Feb. 3–March 2.

Their fall session runs Sept. 15–Nov. 21, 2025. Application dates will be announced.

Participation in Tessitura’s Career Accelerator is free of charge for applicants accepted into the program. The information on this page is for our North American program.

Program benefits

Over this ten-week program, participants will:

  • Gain foundational knowledge, hands-on experience and practical skills using Tessitura’s CRM platform in fundraising, memberships or ticketing
  • Join a community of colleagues and mentors providing support, community and professional networking
  • Secure access to a library of Tessitura Training Center materials to expand your knowledge

Eligibility & application details

Applicants must:

  • Be located in North America
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Demonstrate lived experience that is underrepresented or marginalized in the business of arts and culture
  • Intend to participate in all 10 weeks of the program, to the best of your ability

Timeline for the spring 2025 session:

  • Applications open on Monday, Feb. 3 and are due by Sunday, March 2.
  • Applicants will be informed of the status of their application no later than Wednesday, March 12.
  • Accepted applicants will be asked to confirm participation by Sunday, March 23.

Terms and conditions:

  • Participation in the Career Accelerator program is free of charge.
  • A selection committee of Tessitura staff will select up to 24 participants from among the submitted applications.
  • If you need accommodations due to a disability, we will accept your application in another format. Please contact our team.

If you have any questions about this application process or would like to speak with someone before applying, please contact our team.

Tessitura does not unlawfully discriminate against program applicants based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in a uniformed service, engaging in legally protected activity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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