The Arts Envoy Program is a partnership between American Voices and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It seeks to share the best of the U.S. arts community with the world to foster cross-cultural understanding and collaboration and to demonstrate shared values and aspirations.

American arts professionals – including performing artists, visual artists, poets, playwrights, theatrical directors and filmmakers, curators, and others – travel overseas to conduct workshops, give performances, and mentor young people. Programs seek to connect with international publics who might not otherwise have the opportunity to engage with American arts professionals.