International Exchange: Sustained Engagement in a Global Age

Tuesday, October 14, 11:10am – 12:40pm

Organized and moderated by Caitlin Strokosch, Executive Director, Alliance of Artists Communities.

Presented by Roslyn Black, Program Officer, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation; Barbara Lanciers, Director, Trust for Mutual Understanding; and Michael Orlove, Director of Presenting, Multidisciplinary Works, and Artist Communities, National Endowment for the Arts.

The arts can help facilitate genuine human connection that pushes the engine of mutual understanding. Many artists and arts organizations are expanding our boundaries and insight through cultural exchange work. Yet, developing long-term connections between cultures through sustained, bilateral cultural exchange is still uncommon. We will explore how grantmakers are approaching cultural exchange – from small-scale programs that focus on depth and long-term impact, to aligning activities with the State Department and other diplomatic strategies, to building unlikely partnerships across borders. We will also invite you to share your strategies for developing successful partnerships, meaningful engagement, and lasting impact through cultural exchange.