Fall artist PD sessions from USArtists

For the internationally-inclined

Mid Atlantic Arts is hosting a free webinar series this fall designed for emerging to mid-career, U.S.-based artists who are building or expanding their international touring practice.

Next session

Next up is an “Intro to International Contracts” session Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET.

International performance contracts can often introduce artists to unfamiliar laws, currency issues, tax obligations, and unexpected cultural or logistical complexities. Join us for an informative webinar with international touring expert Katherine McVicker of Music Works International as she breaks down the essentials of international contracting.

This session will be tailored for musicians or music managers, but will include broadly applicable contract tips for entrepreneurial performing artists in other disciplines. The session will cover key contract elements including payment terms, cancellation clauses, visas, insurance, technical riders, and more.

Learn negotiation tips and red flags to watch for so that you can confidently navigate agreements across borders. Whether you’re new to international work or looking to strengthen your skills, this webinar offers clear guidance to help you protect your interests and build successful partnerships while advocating for yourself professionally on the global stage

Register for “Intro to International Contracts.”

Previous sessions

• U.S. Taxes on Income Earned Abroad
  Curious about what it takes to tour internationally as a U.S.-based dance artist? Join this session designed specifically for early- to mid-career dance makers looking to take their work abroad. Hear stories and lessons learned by Gaspard Louis of Gaspard&Dancers (NC) and Ariel Grossman of Ariel Rivka Dance (NY). They share how they first started touring internationally, the unexpected challenges they faced, and how performing internationally has shaped their work and visibility at home.
• Stories and Strategies for International Dance Touring
  Whether you’re winning prizes or awards, participating in residencies, or earning income from gigs outside the U.S., there are important tax rules to keep in mind. In this session we cover: general tax rules that apply to non-U.S. income, tax treaty provisions that may benefit you, foreign tax credits and how they reduce your income tax, and key records to maintain for your taxes.