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Mentorship

Each year, as part of NEW INC’s professional development program, we recruit creative and business leaders from the fields of art, technology and design as mentors to support our members and their projects on a volunteer basis.

Our annual Open Call for mentors is now closed.

 

Mentorship Tracks


We offer two types of Mentorship: Dedicated and Office Hours.

Dedicated Mentors

Geared towards professionals who would like the opportunity to serve as a coach to an individual member or team, dedicated mentors commit to meeting with their mentee on a monthly basis (October - August), forging a strong working relationship with them as they work towards launching or advancing a new business or project.

Mentor-Mentee Matches are facilitated through a virtual mentor-matching event. Participation in this event for Dedicated Mentors is essential.

Office Hours Mentors

Office hours mentors meet with NEW INC members via 40 minute one-on-one sessions, scheduled in 2 hour blocks between the hours of 10am-6pm ET. During each session, members might present mentors with a specific challenge or ask for feedback on a project or idea. Mentors share advice, guidance, ask challenging questions, and provide feedback and ideas for next steps.

All meetings are held virtually for the time being. If we are able to return to in-person meetings, virtual office hours will still be available.

Office Hours Mentors must commit to 1-3 office hours sessions each year.

 

Benefits


Our community includes creative practitioners and technologists who are investigating ways in which art and culture can influence the creative economy and drive positive social impact. As a mentor at NEW INC, you will not only be a part of this very special community and the ideas being explored here, you will have the opportunity to help see some very special ideas through to fruition.

As members of our community, mentors are invited to participate in special events such as our invite-only Demo Days, and community-only workshops, talks and social events. Mentors are also informed of any opportunities to attend member events.

All mentors are gifted a one-year membership to the New Museum.

Key Mentorship Commitments 


  • Onboarding. Selected mentors will be invited to join a virtual mentor orientation and meet-and-greet in September. Selected Dedicated Mentors are required to attend a virtual mentor-mentee matching event in Thursday October.

  • Confidentiality. All mentor/mentee conversations are strictly confidential unless explicitly agreed otherwise.

  • Non-Solicitation. Mentors are expected to engage in the relationship pro bono and, as such, there should be no marketing or selling of any kind. 

  • Evaluation. Mid-way and at the end of the program, we will invite all mentors to provide feedback on the program, their matches, and their overall experience.

  • Values. Our community values are collaboration, interdisciplinary practice, and skill-sharing; prospective mentors should share these same values. 

Want to be a Mentor at NEW INC?


Our annual open call for mentor applications is now closed. Please check back in August 2022.