Are you looking to gain experience in the business of arts and culture?
Our Career Accelerator program was developed with a long-term goal of diversifying perspectives in the arts and culture workforce. Research shows that teams with diverse backgrounds are more creative and resilient.
The 2025 Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand program runs 13 Oct.–5 Dec. Applications will be accepted 25 Aug.–22 Sept.
Participation in Tessitura's Career Accelerator is free of charge for applicants accepted into the program. The information on this page is for our Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand program.
If you have questions about this program, please email us. We'd love to hear from you.
Program benefits
Over this eight-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
Program details
The 2025 program runs 13 Oct.–5 Dec. and is free of charge.
3–5 hours of self-paced online learning per week in fundraising, memberships or ticketing (approximately $460 AUD value)
Three full group events with participants, mentors, program staff and invited guests
Six mentor group meetings
Private online forum for participants and mentors
One year of access to Tessitura Training Center materials
Full scholarship to the Tessitura Learning & Community Conference in Melbourne, 18–19 November 2025 (conference fees only, travel and hotel not included; approximately $615 AUD value)
“It was a privilege to be a part of the pilot program and I believe it has incredible potential to grow and positively affect arts administrators of color.”
Eligibility & application details
Applicants must:
- Be located in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Demonstrate lived experience that is underrepresented or marginalised in the business of arts and culture
- Intend to participate in all eight weeks of the program, to the best of your ability
Timeline for the 2025 program:
- Applications open on Monday 25 Aug. and are due by Monday 22 Sept.
- Applicants will be informed of the status of their application no later than Monday 29 Sept.
- Accepted applicants will be asked to confirm participation by Monday 6 Oct.
Terms and conditions:
- Participation in the Career Accelerator program is free of charge.
- A selection committee of Tessitura staff and community members will select up to 18 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.