Deadline: 01-Oct-20
The Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program entitled “US Artists International” to support performances by U.S. artists at impactful international festivals and performing arts marketplaces outside the United States and its territories.
The program supports the engagements of exemplary solo artists and ensembles across all performing arts disciplines including dance, music, theater, multidisciplinary work, and folk/traditional arts.
US Artists International is designed to encourage the presence of U.S. performing artists on international stages and in the global arts community; to support engagements that develop and expand both the careers and artistic goals of U.S. performers by providing connections with presenters, curators, and fellow artists; and to promote justice in the arts community by elevating the diverse voices contributing to the vibrant array of creative expression in the United States.
Funding Information
USAI provides grants of up to $15,000 toward eligible expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must:
- be a dance, music, or theater ensemble or individual artist, that work at a professional level; festivals and/or curators cannot apply on behalf of U.S. artists;
- be designated by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, OR apply using a U.S.-based fiscal sponsor that is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization;
- currently reside in the United States or its territories
- be invited to perform at a impactful international festival or performing arts market;
- not have received a USAI grant within the calendar year, regardless of when the festival(s) or market(s) take place;
- not be involved in the curation, administration, or management of the festival or performing arts market for which they seek funding;
- be in good standing with Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, with no overdue or outstanding required reports and/or grant documents;
- and meet residency requirements: USAI funding is only available to performances in which at least half of the performers are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For all projects with international collaborators or accompaniment, at least half of the performers must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and the lead creative artist must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
For more information, visit https://www.midatlanticarts.org/usartists-international/