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June 28, 2016

Applications Closed: Wallace Blogging Fellows

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Announcing: UMS Wallace Blogging Fellowships

Applications were due July 18, 2016. We’ll announce the fellows this fall.

UMS is pleased to announce a new blogging fellowship program.

In an effort to elevate great cultural happenings in Southeast Michigan, we’ve created two new blogging fellow positions geared towards exposing UMS audiences to adventurous arts and cultural opportunities in the area.

Fellows will serve as curators who make monthly recommendations about events throughout Southeast Michigan, whether presented by UMS or by other organizations. Recommendations will be shared via UMS Lobby (our blog), email, and social media campaigns. Fellows will also be asked to participate in select UMS education and community engagement activities with university and community. The fellowship period takes place from September 2016 to April 2017.

Fellows will receive $1,000 and opportunities for special behind-the-scenes access to UMS and artists, based on fellow and artist availability and interest.

Who should apply

Are you passionate and knowledgeable about arts and culture happenings in Southeast Michigan? Do you like to share that passion? If so, you’re on the right track.

We’re looking for two fellows to participate in this program. Fellows can come from any background, but should be at least 21 years of age and should be based in Southeast Michigan.

How to apply

Submit the following materials using the form below by July 18.

  • Short statement. In 500 words, tell us why you’d make a good blogging fellow. What’s your experience with arts and culture in Southeast Michigan? Which events and performances have you attended in the past year? Which one was most memorable? Most surprising?
  • CV. 1-2 page CV highlighting experiences that you think are relevant to the position.
  • Clips. 2-3 samples of your writing. Links or clips. If your clips are not accessible online, send them to us via email attachment or link to Dropbox to ums-lobby@umich.edu. Please use subject line “Wallace Fellows Application: [Your Name].
  • Links to social media accounts. Part of the goal of this program is to build community around cultural happenings. To that end, please send us links your social media accounts as applicable (personal accounts or accounts related to arts & culture that you manage).

Apply

Questions? Ask them in the comments below or email ums-lobby@umich.edu. This program is new to us! We welcome your feedback.