FY 2015 Visual and Performance Arts Programs

The objectives of this program are to provide space for dialogue between the peoples of the two countries and foster American engagement with a wide range of Russian audiences through the arts. Proposals should include: 1. Details of the organization’s capacity for handling logistics for multi-faceted public diplomacy programs. 2. Details of the organization’s familiarity with the Russian program environment, including the cultural institutions in both urban areas and regions. 3. Details of the organization’s familiarity with American arts organizations and artistic genres. Examples of potential activities include: • Finalizing and funding the honorarium and fees for a two-week music tour through Russia. • Making flight arrangements for a speaker’s program on arts management. • Advising an American touring group on Russian visa requirements and application process. • Assisting with identifying potential artists in a particular genre, such as identifying blue grass musicians who would be interested in engaging in public diplomacy. The U.S. Embassy Moscow and U.S. Consulates’ roles and responsibilities will include identifying the type of cultural activity to be carried out (ie, modern dance performances in two regional cities; photo exhibit in selected venue; musical tour to three cities) and work with the grantee to select the American artists or arts organizations best suited to carry out the program. The Embassy and Consulates are re...
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Source Type: funding