Cultural Diplomacy
The U.S. Department of State encourages cross-cultural understanding and collaboration by sharing the rich artistic traditions of the United States with the world. Our arts programs include:
Metropolitan Museum of Art: New Galleries
The State Department joins forces with the unmatched staff and unrivaled collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met).
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Museums & Community Collaborations Abroad
Designed to strengthen connections between people in the United States and abroad through museum-based exchanges.
smARTpowerSM
Engages a diverse range of American visual artists to work with communities around the world to create community-based projects.
Cultural Diplomacy
ECA supports a variety of cultural exchange programs that encourage performing arts to reach out to diverse communities abroad.
Center StageSM
International performing artists in dance, music and theater will tour throughout the United States.
DanceMotion USASM
Four contemporary American dance companies will travel to 14 countries and territories in 2012.
American Music Abroad
American music ambassadors tour the world, interacting with other musicians and the general public.
American Documentary Showcase
This program brings award-winning contemporary American documentaries to audiences around the world.
Arts Envoy
This program shares the best of the U.S. arts community with the world to foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
Carnegie Hall Musical Exchange
Program connects musicians and young artists from the United States, India, Indonesia and Mexico.
