The ArtsLink International Fellowship program in the US 2023

CEC ArtsLink is offering International Fellowship program for artists, arts managers, and curators from all arts disciplines from 37 eligible countries. The ArtsLink International Fellowships focus resources on key individuals from the eligible countries as well as foster international exchange. The Fellowships are framed by the creative process, artistic intention, and an active commitment to community engagement and dialogue.

Review Criteria:

All ArtsLink Fellowship applications will be evaluated by an independent review panel comprised of US-based arts professionals using the following criteria:

• Artistic or professional excellence of the applicant's work.
• Demonstration of an active commitment to community engagement and dialogue.
• Potential for the applicant to interact with the host communities in the practice or development of their work.
• The benefit to the applicant, at this time in their career, from interaction with US artists, arts institutions, and the US host community.
• Applicant's plans for sharing the benefits of the exchange with artists and institutions in their home country.
• Applicant's ability to meet cross-cultural challenges successfully.

ArtsLink International Fellowships awards:

• Research residency and support for the subsequent project
• Visa and travel
• Food and lodging
• Health insurance,
• Up to 50% of production costs.

• CEC ArtsLink will accept applications from contemporary artists, curators, and arts leaders whose work is informed by community engagement processes or social practice. Applicants must be citizens of one of our network countries.
• If you are living outside the region temporarily, please contact CEC ArtsLink staff to discuss your eligibility.
• There are no age limitations.
• Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of English to function independently in the US.
• Undergraduate students, non-professionals and research scholars are not eligible.
• Arts leaders/curators must be affiliated with an arts organization in the non-commercial sector or work as individual independent arts professionals.
• Artists seeking placement in commercial firms are ineligible.
• ArtsLink International Fellows from prior years cannot re-apply. 

About CEC ArtsLink:

CEC ArtsLink is an international arts organization, whose programs encourage and support exchange among visual and performing artists and cultural managers in the United States and 37 countries overseas. CEC ArtsLink promotes international communication and understanding through collaborative, innovative arts projects for mutual benefit.

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