Fostering and supporting the next generation of arts professionals is an important part of everything that we do at TPA.
Each semester, TPA employs 100 students in different areas across the organization to work alongside staff while learning various aspects of the field. Offering a more immersive experience for recent graduates, TPA’s Emerging Arts Professionals Program is a special track for future arts leaders to gain valuable real-world experience through early career employment, development, and mentorship.
Mia Spidel – Programming & Events
Sereniti Patterson – Ticketing
Julia Yelvington – Fabrication – Scenic Art
Insha Iqbal – Education & Engagement
Leah Austin – Fabrication – Stage Properties
Applications for the 26/27 Emerging Arts Professionals cohort will be available in early Spring 2026.
Ava Tran – Education & Engagement
Bridgette Clifford – Fabrication – Scenic Art
Daniel Geld – Fabrication – Technical Direction
Aubrey Felty – Education & Engagement
Mika O’Dwyer – Programming & Events