Kenan Fellow

Networking

• Develop an understanding of the mission, priorities, and organizational structure of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and its constituent organizations
• Build a community of artistic and civic practice with their peers and the LCPA community
• Facilitated introductions to education and programming leadership at NYC arts organizations
• Mentor-facilitated networking opportunities

Artistry

• Conceive and propose an artistic project
• Engage collaborators to perform, develop materials and creative assets
• Interact with production and technical to realize project
• Manage and lead a rehearsal and production process
• Create a marketing and outreach strategy to advance work

The Kenan Fellowship is based in New York City and runs from July 7, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with a 29-hour per week employment commitment.

A one-time reimbursement stipend for cost of relocation of $1000 will be offered.

Vacation/Hiatus times will be as follows: Two weeks off at the end of August, one and a half weeks off Winter Holiday, and all other institutional holidays. Please note vacation/hiatus weeks are unpaid.

Compensation: $27 per hour

For those students currently on campus, interviews will take place in person at the UNCSA campus in Winston-Salem, NC March 23, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to engage in an experiential workshop with Lincoln Center Education staff modeling effective teaching artist practice based in LCEs approach to teaching and learning. However, if you are no longer on campus a virtual or in-person interview at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts can be arranged.

Application: Applications will open on January 30, 2026. All applications must be received by March 13, 2026. Interviews will be scheduled for March 23 - 25, 2026 on UNCSA Campus. Applicants will be notified of their status the week of April 6, 2026.

The application should be submitted in a single pdf labeled as follows Last Name_First Name-LCE Kenan Fellowship_26-27. Please include:

• A cover letter of no more than two pages responding to the following prompts:
  • What attracts you to this Fellowship at Lincoln Center Education?
  • How do you imagine this Fellowship will helpyou in achievingyour professional and artistic goals?
  • Why are youa fitfor this Fellowship?
• Resumé or curriculum vitae
• An example of your artistic practice
• Two current references (at least one from a current UNCSA faculty)
• One letter of recommendation from an arts professional or UNCSA Faculty or administrator

What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (LCPA) is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. We believe the arts play an important role in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.

We are:

1. The manager of the 16-acre Lincoln Center campus

-We are one of eleven amazing resident arts organizations

2. A leading Arts Presenter.

-We curate numerous programs and performances, showcasing music, dance, and more

3. An Education Hub.

-We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members

Who are our people?

LCPA is a team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.

Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."

We welcome applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.

What's the news?

Recent and Upcoming Programming

• Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
• Kyle Abraham's 20 Years of Urgency at Lincoln Center Rose Theatre

Campus Happenings

• Lincoln Center Gets $50 Million Gift to Promote Contemporary Dance
• The new JFK terminal will show iconic artworks from MoMA, the Met and Lincoln Center

Legacies of San Juan Hill

• WNYC: Lincoln Center Celebrates 'Legacies of San Juan Hill
• Lincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban Neighborhood

Who is our President and CEO?

Dr. Mariko Silver

Join us!

It is the policy of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

If you require reasonable accommodation in locating open positions, completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Abigail Worsnip at (212) 875-5324.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY

Job ID: Lincoln-1759

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-31T19:45:38