USArtists International
Introduction
Mid Atlantic Arts is committed to the development and expansion of both the careers and artistic goals of U.S. performers by providing connections to audiences, presenters, curators, and their peers through the USAI program. By elevating the voices that reflect a vibrant array of creative expression, we are able to celebrate and share the diversity and imagination of the United States.
Grant support range: Grants of up to $15,000 toward eligible travel expenses.
Eligibility and Schedule
Eligibility
Applications to USAI must meet eligibility criteria in each of the following three areas to be eligible for the program:
- Artist Eligibility
- Festival/Performing Arts Market Eligibility
- Engagement Eligibility
Please see the Guidelines below for the full list of eligibility requirements.
Schedule
This is an annual opportunity. Additional details will be released in late summer 2024.
Guidelines and Application
Guidelines, Work Sample Prep, Narrative Preview, and FAQ’s
The guidelines below are for information purposes only. The spring deadline for USAI 2024 was Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
- USArtists International Guidelines 2023 – 2024 (PDF – opens in a new tab)
- USArtists International Guidelines 2023 – 2024 (Word – opens in a new tab)
- Work Sample Preparation Guide (PDF - opens in a new tab)
- Work Sample Preparation Guide (Word – opens in a new tab)
- Narrative Question Preview (PDF - opens in a new tab)
- Narrative Question Preview (Word - opens in a new tab)
- USArtists International FAQ
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A dancer in a brightly colored sari crouches in profile to the right. Behind her a group of musicians sits against the wall of a rehearsal studio.
See the full list of 2024 USAI Spring round grantees.
Panelists
For this program, Mid Atlantic Arts works with a panel of independent reviewers to recommend applications for funding. To be considered as a panelist for this and other programs, complete our Panelist Interest Form. You only need to complete the form once to be considered for multiple programs. Click here to access the Panelist Interest Form.
Mid Atlantic Arts panelists serve as individuals and their professional affiliations are listed solely for context. Affiliations and locations were correct at the time of panel service.
2023-2024 Panelists
2022-2023 Panelists
2021-2022 Panelists
2020-2021 Panelists
Fiscal Sponsorship
USArtists International guidelines require applicants without 501(c)3 nonprofit status to apply using a US-based, 501(c)3 nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Nonprofit organizations serving as fiscal sponsors must provide this service as part of their regular operations, and this service must be available to any artist that meets the respective organizations’ published criteria for fiscal sponsorship. Fiscal sponsors do not have to be located in your state of residence. The links provided below are resources for potential applicants and the organizations are not affiliated or endorsed by Mid Atlantic Arts. Fiscal sponsors do not have to be found through these resources in order to meet USArtists International guidelines. To learn more about fiscal sponsorship and securing a fiscal sponsor, visit:
Fiscal Sponsorship 101: Fiscal Sponsoship Resources by Grantspace / en Español
Information on seeking and providing fiscal sponsorship: National Network of Fiscal Sponsors
A non-comprehensive directory of fiscal sponsors nationwide: San Francisco Study Center’s Fiscal Sponsor Directory
Resources and FAQ's
Manage Your Grant
Learn more about managing your USArtists International grant.
