The Arts Envoy Program annually enables approximately 200 American artists and cultural experts (known as Arts Envoys) to travel abroad for individual programs or as part of an ensemble or group to engage and consult with key foreign audiences through performances, workshops, meetings, seminars, and

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appearances in foreign media.

By addressing topics identified and developed by U. S. Missions (generally U. S. Embassies and Consulates) worldwide in cooperation with ECA, the program promotes an understanding of U. S. policies and institutions, and the political, economic, social, and cultural context from which they arise.

Arts Envoy individuals and groups are programmed in one or more countries with a variety of audiences from a wide range of disciplines in the cultural arena, including in the performing and visual arts, and in arts management, as well as with museum professionals and other cultural experts.

Arts Envoy programs range from five days to six weeks in length.

For more information, please see the full announcement.