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Arts Envoy Program

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The Arts Envoy program is designed to share the best of the U.S. arts community with the world. The program sends American arts professionals-- including performing artists, visual artists, poets, playwrights, theatrical and film directors, curators, and others-- overseas to conduct workshops, give performances, and mentor young people. The program seeks to connect with international publics who might not otherwise have the opportunity to engage with American arts professionals.

The Arts Envoy program is designed to share the best of the U.S. arts community with the world. The program sends American arts professionals-- including performing artists, visual artists, poets, playwrights, theatrical and film directors, curators, and others-- overseas to conduct workshops, give performances, and mentor young people. The program seeks to connect with international publics who might not otherwise have the opportunity to engage with American arts professionals.

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To be eligible for this program, an applicant must meet all of the following qualifications:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be an expert/professional practitioner in the arts field.

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Individuals and groups are selected by the U.S. embassies in collaboration with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.


For more information about this program and all other education  programs offered by the U.S. Department of State, please visit the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Programs website.