Mentorship 101 with Shawna Dempsey

MAWA has been a pioneer in the field of arts mentorship for the past 28 years. In this 3–hour workshop, we will explore the ins and outs of arts mentorship. Topics discussed will include what is mentorship, what makes an effective mentorship program, sample structures, how to select good mentors, how to make effective pairings with trainees, ingredients of a productive mentorship, pitfalls and how to avoid them, managing expectations (realistic and unrealistic), negotiating conflict and closure. This workshop is an excellent how-to for anyone considering setting up a mentorship program, anyone who will be mentoring, or anyone who works in peer-based arts education.