Arts & Cultural Exchange Organizations

Americans for the Arts

Mission: National nonprofit advancing the arts and arts education across the U.S., including international cultural engagement programs.
Website: https://www.americansforthearts.org/
Contact: info@artsusa.org

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

Mission: U.S. federal agency providing grants and research in support of artistic excellence and access, including international creative exchange initiatives.
Website: https://www.arts.gov/
Contact: See NEA website

Tamizdat

Mission: Supports cultural collaboration and exchanges between U.S. and international artists through advocacy, residency programs, and educational resources.
Website: https://tamizdat.org/
Contact: Available via website

Music & Performing Arts Nonprofits

Chamber Music America

Mission: Serves professional chamber musicians with programs, advocacy, and international engagement opportunities.
Website: https://www.chamber-music.org/
Contact: info@chamber-music.org

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation

Mission: Multi-state nonprofit supporting arts mobility and cultural programs, including international touring support and exchange initiatives.
Website: https://www.midatlanticarts.org/
Contact: info@midatlanticarts.org

New Music USA

Mission: Supports creation, performance, and documentation of new music, with grants and resources connected to international collaboration.
Website: https://newmusicusa.org/
Contact: availability on site

Global Arts Networks

International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA)

Mission: Global forum for performing arts professionals, facilitating exchange, research, and international networking.
Website: https://www.ispa.org/
Contact: Available via site

International Music Council (IMC)

Mission: UNESCO-affiliated organization promoting access to music and cultural exchange worldwide.
Website: https://www.imc-cim.org/
Contact: info@imc-cim.org

Alliance of Artists Communities

Mission: Global network of artist residency programs fostering international cultural exchange and creative practice.
Website: https://artistcommunities.org/
Contact: info@artistcommunities.org

Educational & Advocacy Resources

Arts Everywhere

Mission: Collaborative initiatives that spotlight the value of arts in public life, including global perspectives on artistic work.
Website: https://www.arts.gov/arts-everywhere
Contact: via NEA

On the Move

Mission: Information hub on cultural mobility, international touring, and artistic travel resources (Europe and global).
Website: https://on-the-move.org/
Contact: use contact form

Practical Guides & Information Sites

These are external reference guides that provide publicly available information relevant to artists, cultural exchange, and international arts mobility:

• Artists From Abroad — Visa and Mobility Guides
  A comprehensive, artist-focused resource with information on visa categories and practical guidance for international artists.
  https://www.artistsfromabroad.org/immigration-procedures/choosing-the-right-visa-category/o-and-p-visa-classifications/

• TransArtists
  A directory and resource portal for artist mobility, residencies, and international exchange opportunities.
  https://www.transartists.org/

• National Performance Network + Visual Artists Network (NPN+VAN)
  Programs, grants, and resources for touring and exchange projects.
  https://npnweb.org/

Notes on Usage

All links above refer to external organizations and publicly accessible resources. Expansive Artist Organization is not responsible for the content on external sites. None of the resources listed here imply affiliation, legal endorsement, or institutional partnership unless explicitly stated on the organization’s own website.