Artists, cultural professionals, arts organizations, networks, academia and all who care about the future of arts and culture are invited to share their contributions to a global cultural policy dialogue and share their reflections as part of the preparations for UNESCO’s World Conference on Cultural Policies – MONDIACULT 2022.

Sphinx is searching for the next cohort of U.S.-based leaders to take part in its two-year LEAD (Leaders in Excellence, Arts, & Diversity) program, an annual executive leadership training program for Black and Latinx arts professionals. Participants will attend a series of eight leadership retreats hosted by major cultural institutions in the U.S. and will also receive $5,000 USD toward their own professional development activities. Program activities will take place both online and in person over the course of the two-year program. Travel and housing costs during the retreats are covered. Applications for the program can be submitted on Acceptd until October 20, 2022

One Beat, an initiative of the U.S. State Department and Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation, is resuming in-person musical exchange programs following a period of virtual residencies during the pandemic. Musicians ages 19–35 from 50 eligible countries can apply online through September 2, 2022 for an eight-week residency in the U.S., to take place in the spring or fall of 2023. (Applicants should be able to demonstrate musical excellence and prior experience with community-based work.)