Performing Arts Global Exchange
The PAGE grant helps U.S. presenters bring international performing artists from Portugal and Spain for public performances and community engagement to promote cultural exchange in 2026–27.
Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Firm written offer letters to roster artist agents due / Signed offer letters deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $1,500–$8,000 per engagement, supporting up to 50% of the negotiated artist fee; up to three awards per presenter per year.
Summary: Supports U.S. presenters in bringing curated international performing artists (2026–27: Portugal and Spain) for public performances and community engagement, fostering cultural exchange.
Key Information: Only engagements with roster artists from Portugal and Spain for the 2026–27 season are eligible; 1:1 non-federal match required.
Description
The Performing Arts Global Exchange (PAGE) is an annual grant program administered by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, designed to increase the availability of international performing arts programming throughout the United States and to promote cultural understanding. Each year, PAGE features a curated roster of exemplary international performing artists from a specific region—in 2026–27, the focus is on Portugal and Spain. The program provides fee support directly to U.S.-based nonprofit presenters, enabling them to host these artists for both public performances and community engagement activities.
PAGE aims to address financial and logistical barriers faced by U.S. presenters, especially those in underserved or remote communities, by subsidizing travel, visas, and other expenses. All funded engagements must include at least one public performance and one direct community engagement activity involving the visiting artist(s).
