Fine Arts Leadership Alliance
A national network developing, supporting, and sustaining fine arts leadership.
What is FALA?
Built by administrators, for administrators.
The Fine Arts Leadership Alliance (FALA) is a national community built to connect, support, and elevate fine arts administrators and aspiring leaders.
FALA strengthens arts programs through leadership development, collaboration, and sustainable systems.
Formerly known as the Music Administration Collaborative (MAC), FALA has expanded to serve leaders across music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.
Our Purpose
Inspiring leaders in the arts to innovate, connect, and elevate creative education.
What Drives Us
A future where dynamic arts leadership transforms education, communities, and culture.
Our Focus
- Service to students and educators
- Equity and access in fine arts
- Collaboration over competition
- Leadership with humility and integrity
- Sustainable systems, not quick fixes
Why FALA Matters
Leadership shouldn't happen in isolation.
Leadership resources and preparation for fine arts administrators vary across states and disciplines. FALA exists to support advocacy, budgeting, staffing, and program development through shared knowledge and collaboration.
FALA creates space for connection, clarity, and practical solutions that strengthen leadership and fine arts programs nationwide.
Meaningful connection happens
through shared work and shared learning.
How You Can Engage
Connect, learn, and contribute with FALA.
- Conn Selmer Institute (CSI) – Administrators Track
A national convening designed for fine arts leaders. - Leadership Network
Ongoing collaboration with administrators across the country. - Professional Learning
Panels, round tables, and focused leadership sessions. - Advisory and Board Opportunities
Opportunities to contribute, lead, and help shape the future of fine arts leadership.
FALA and the Conn Selmer Institute (CSI)
Connected through purpose, aligned in impact.
FALA operates in partnership with the Conn Selmer Institute (CSI), serving as the leadership arm focused on fine arts administrators.
CSI is a national, in-person professional learning experience, while FALA provides year-round connection, leadership development, and community.
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