The SCALE Fellowship

About the Program

The SCALE Fellowship was designed by Leigh Solomon Pugliano in 2019 to provide individualized artist development, entrepreneurial skill-building curriculum, and intentional opportunities for Black women in music to connect, share, learn, grow, and collaborate. Each cohort accepts up to 8 participants for the 10-month residency program and provides Fellows with a financial award along with additional funds for: equipment, technology, business development, recording, branding, and legal support. SCALE supports Black women in music in designing business strategies along with space to create, produce, and present their work. The program provides resources and support needed to develop a sustainable career and overcome the challenges that exist for Black artists.