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Mandel Cultural Leadership Program
Mandel Institute for Nonprofit Leadership
About the Open Call
The Mandel Cultural Leadership Program is a two-year fellowship for artists who instigate work that is courageous, boundary-breaking, and rooted in the richness of Jewish history and culture. The program aims to cultivate fellows’ creative wellsprings, leadership capacities, and collaborative networks through three curriculum strands: Imagination, Leadership, and Change. The experience includes intensive seminars, virtual meetings, and individualized advisor support.
What is Offered
A $40,000 stipend over 2 years, five in-person seminars (four in the US, one in Israel), bi-monthly virtual meetings, and dedicated advisor support.
Requirements
Open to artists and cultural producers (including musicians, visual artists, writers, filmmakers, and more) with a desire to integrate Jewish themes into their work and a commitment to collaboration and intellectual curiosity.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Mandel Foundation's Submittable portal by the February 13, 2026 deadline.
Key Information
Deadline
February 13, 2026
Location
Not Specified
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This call is no longer accepting applications.