cultural exchange

Reflections on the First U.S. Cultural Mission to Cuba

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Reflections on the First U.S. Cultural Mission to Cuba

By Jess Sarmiento, NEA Public Affairs Director A month after the historic visit by President Obama, the first ever U.S. government cultural mission to Cuba arrived in Havana. I was fortunate to be a part of the delegation along with our NEA chairman, Jane Chu. From the Cuban people we met, to the government officials … Read more

NEA Commits $100,000 for U.S.-Cuban Artist Exchange Programs

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NEA Commits $100,000 for U.S.-Cuban Artist Exchange Programs

For the first time, the US Government will support artistic cultural exchanges between U.S. and Cuban artists, thanks to a commitment by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) made while in Cuba this week. Following three days of artistic events and meetings in Havana, NEA Chairman Jane Chu announced two artist exchange opportunities totaling … Read more