Blumenthal Arts Emerging Leaders
Discover the Arts. Develop Your Future.
Step into the future with confidence. Through hands-on experience as part of Blumenthal Arts’ usher team, you’ll sharpen essential skills in communication, leadership, and customer service while building the poise to thrive in any career. Attend world-class performances and take part in workshops that reveal the many ways the arts can inspire, connect, and transform communities. Along the way, you’ll expand your network, grow lasting friendships, and discover how the arts can be a lifelong source of opportunity and impact.
Apply to be a Blumenthal Arts Emerging Leader!
- Gain skills in leadership, customer service, communication & public speaking
- Build confidence, friendships, and networks
- Enjoy unforgettable arts experiences
- Explore careers and connections in the arts
Important Dates
- 2025-26 Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
- Group Interviews (applicants will receive a link to sign up for a slot):
- September 8, 2025 - 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30
- September 17, 2025 - 2:30, 3:30, 4:30
- Placement Emails Sent: September 19, 2025
- Mandatory Orientation: Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:30-12:30
- Mandatory Front of House Training: Monday, October 6, 2025 6:00-8:00
Eligibility
- Must be a high school Junior or Senior.
- Must usher a minimum of one show per month in Blumenthal Arts venues in uptown Charlotte.
- Must be able to attend monthly career and arts engagement exploration seminars on Saturday mornings and/or Sunday afternoons in uptown Charlotte.
Application Process
- Complete a digital application here.
- Email the following required documents to educationdepartment@blumenthalarts.org by September 15, 2025:
- Proof of final grades from the previous school year.
- One recommendation form completed by a teacher, guidance counselor, employers, or youth leader.
- A personal essay (maximum 2 pages) or video (maximum 2 minutes) addressing the following:
- What interests you about being part of this program?
- If your friends had to describe you in three words, what do you think they’d say?
- Is there a creative experience that really changed or inspired you?
- What excites you most about being part of a team that helps create memorable experiences for others?
- What skills would you like to strengthen or learn through this program?
- Attend a group interview - applicants will recieve an email to sign up for a time slot.
Have questions? Contact the Education Team at EducationDepartment@blumenthalarts.org