APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES

  • The 2011 ArtsLink Projects application for artists and arts managers will be available in August 2010.

Guidelines for Applications

Eligibility
Students and non-professionals are not eligible to apply. In addition, projects focusing solely on research, post production or the production of an audio recording are not eligible. Projects involving performances, touring or participation in performing arts festivals can be supported by ArtsLink only if this activity is a component of a more comprehensive proposed project. Panelists will evaluate the quality of the project by assessing the potential for interactive dialogue.

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. 2010 ArtsLink Projects awardees are not eligible. In 2011, applications in performing arts and literature are not eligible. Past ArtsLink Projects awardees who have not submitted a final report are not eligible.

The earliest eligible project start date is May 1, 2011. Projects must be completed by April 30, 2012.

Some examples of eligible ArtsLink Projects for performing arts and literature are:

  • A US choreographer collaborating with an Estonian composer on a new work for an Estonian dance company;
  • A US theater company presenting their work in performances, master classes and professional workshops in a Romanian festival;
  • A US festival director visiting several Central European theater festivals to meet playwrights, see work, and present videos of US artists;
  • The collaboration between US composers and Central Asian musicians resulting in original compositions and a concert series.

Review Criteria
The selection process is extremely competitive. Applicants should anticipate a highly rigorous review of their work and should demonstrate compelling reasons for wanting to work in the selected country. All ArtsLink applications will be evaluated by an independent peer review panel based on the following review criteria:

  • Artistic excellence and merit of the applicant's work
  • Quality and feasibility of project plan
  • Potential for interactive dialogue and benefit of proposed project to both US applicant and overseas participants
  • Project's potential to bring the benefit of the cross-cultural exchange to other artists or audiences in both the US and the international participant's country

Applicants are advised to submit recent quality work samples on CDs and/or DVDs. Please follow carefully the instructions for submitted work samples in the application. Applicants should make sure their work is properly labeled and that all work samples are fully and succinctly described on a Work Sample Sheet. Applications that do not include required materials will not be considered.

Award Amounts
ArtsLink Projects awards generally range from $2,500 to $10,000 depending on the project scope and budget. Awards will seldom cover the applicant's total project expenses.

Where to Apply
Please send completed applications and work samples to:
CEC ArtsLink
435 Hudson Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10014.
Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2011.

Notification
ArtsLink Projects awards will be announced in late March.

Eligible countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan