Professional Development
The Cultural Council hosts a number of professional development sessions, programs, and conferences to foster growth and innovation within Palm Beach County’s cultural sector.
The 2025–2026 ICA season features monthly sessions on timely topics for Palm Beach County’s cultural community, including artificial intelligence, social media strategies, audience development, donor relationships, and marketing for artists and organizations. Led by guest speakers and Council staff, these sessions provide both learning and networking opportunities.
Summer Fundraising Series with Nonprofits First
Speakers: Sharon Kitroser and Amy Mauser of Team Kat & Mouse
For this series, Team Kat & Mouse will use the donor cycle as a launchpad for discussion of the structure and tools that should be in place at any non-profit as a basis of a successful fundraising program across donor channels (individuals, corporations, foundations, and events).
All events will be held at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County at 601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth Beach from 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Session 2: Cultivating: Building the Relationship (Friday, June 26, 2026) RSVP NOW
Session 3: Time for Solicitation – “Making the Ask” (Friday, July 10, 2026) RSVP NOW
Session 4: Classifying Your Gifts & Stewardship—Saying Thank You and Tracking Retention (Friday, July 24, 2026) RSVP NOW
On-Demand Training
Submitting Events and Managing Your Organization on the Cultural Council Events Calendar 🎭
Grant Reimbursement Training for Category B and C-II Grantees 📊
Bright Ideas Sponsorship Application Training 2026-2027
Category C-I Grant Application Training
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Seeking to amplify new and distinctive voices in arts and culture, this 10-month biennial fellowship for emerging and mid-career leaders across Palm Beach County’s arts and cultural sector provides professional development, mentorship, networking, and career enhancement opportunities designed to help build the next generation of arts leaders.