USArtists International offers grants for artists performing outside U.S.

USArtists International offers grants for artists performing outside U.S.

USArtists International supports performances by American dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo artists invited to perform at important cultural festivals and arts marketplaces anywhere in the world outside the United States and its territories. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation has released revised program guidelines and 2016-2017 application deadlines.

Application deadlines:

  • September 7, 2016 for projects taking place between December 15, 2016 and December 14, 2017.
  • December 1, 2016 for projects taking place between March 15, 2017 and March 14, 2018.
  • April 5, 2017 for projects taking place between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018.

Two webinars are scheduled to assist potential applicants and include details about changes to the program.

July 25:  USArtists International: Am I eligible?
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET 

This webinar provides program information for solo artists and performing arts ensembles considering an application to the USArtists International grant program. The webinar will highlight updates to the 2017 program guidelines. Attendees will leave with a clear idea about who and what type of projects USArtists International funds. New applicants, previous applicants, grantees and others interested in learning more about updates to the USAI program are welcome to join.

August 16: USArtists International: Tips & Pointers for Applicants
2:00 – 3:15 p.m. ET

Attendees will review updates to the online application, learn what criteria panelists use to evaluate applications and receive important tips for strengthening applications. This webinar is for new applicants, previous applicants, grantees and others interested in learning more about applying to USAI. Due to new changes, attendees should read USAI program guidelines prior to attending the webinar, even if they have applied for the program in the past.

Visit Mid Atlantic Arts’ website to read the guidelines and eligibility requirements and find out how to attend the webinars.

USArtists International will have additional funds available in the 2016-2017 program year to support eligible engagements in Cuba, thanks to additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Questions about USArtists International? Contact Robyn Busch at robyn@midatlanticarts.org.

Image: California-based ensemble The Actor’s Gang took their rendition of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream directed by Tim Robbins to the Spoleto Festival of Two Worlds in Italy with support from USArtists International. Photo by Dianr