International Arts & Artists

JOB ALERT! The Director of Revenue & Development is responsible for overseeing all aspects of IA&A's resource generation. This includes a portfolio of earned revenue divisions primarily focused on the marketing and sales of global traveling exhibitions and venue rental and sponsorships of IA&A’s Hillyer Galleries. The philanthropic oversight includes fundraising, grants, corporate sponsorships, memberships, and special events. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gHektJRk

JOB ALERT! International Arts & Artists, an internationally-oriented, creative-industry non-profit in the Washington, DC region is looking for a Director to oversee its cultural exchange and J-1 visa programs. The Director of this division will rebuild a small professional team responsible for managing and implementing the J-1 visa sponsorship service/Exchange Visitor Program, public and privately funded exchange programs, international donor trips, CODELS, professional residencies, and related initiatives. The Director is responsible for ensuring all aspects of the Exchange Visitor Program are compliant with US Department of State and other governing body regulations, policies and best practices. The Director maintains a high level of visibility with collaborators, exchange visitors and host organizations, and ensures that the division offers exceptional service and achieves its annual operating income goals. Find more application information here: https://lnkd.in/gf93gbi2

It has been another BUSY week at The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA), with not one but, TWO site visits! On Tuesday, we traveled to the beautiful and historic campus of the Meridian International Center, and were hosted by our incredible GW ESIA alumni Morgan Quijano (MA-IA '20) & Steven Greenwald (BA-IA '19) who were joined by colleagues Nakeeya Garland, Lola Owokoniran and my fellow Missourian, Ryan Oberlag (a MSU grad and Fulton, MO native!) It was a great visit that included a tour of the historic properties and simulation exercise of the value of work that Meridian brings through cultural diplomacy. That discussion almost seamlessly led into our Wednesday's Career Panel installment of "Pivoting to the Private Sector" with a focus on the intersection of Arts and International Affairs, where we were joined by cultural diplomats representing The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, National Gallery of Art, International Arts & Artists, and Rick Steves' Europe! Special thanks to our panelists, Greg Houston, K. Laurie McKay, Chris Abanavas, Travis Smith Parker -many of whom stayed to consult with students and offer private sector focused resume reviews, and our moderator, GW's own Kari K Scott, who led the discussion exploring roles that we don't always think of when it comes to the soft power of Arts and International Relations! We wrapped up our week with a Site Visit to the United States Institute of Peace with 20 ESIA students and staff, who enjoyed a tour of the beautiful space before hearing from USIP staff of the history of the organization -which dates back to George Washington's goal of creating a Peace Academy (to complement West Point's Military Academy, GO ARMY!) and the location of USIP, in the very spot that President Washington had originally intended. Students learned of the educational collaboration that exists with Elliott School and USIP and, the role USIP leads in advocating for and brokering peace and the value of conflict resolution through practice of the DIME instruments of national power (Diplomatic, Informational, Military and Economic). Thank you to all of the wonderful presenters and alumni who are supporting our students and challenging them to think in new ways as they pursue their career in international affairs! #esiagss #WeAreElliott

Join IA&A and the students of?MSC Visual Arts Committee?for a celebration of art, democracy, and cultural preservation. IA&A’s “From the Ashes” exhibition is STILL ON VIEW at the James R. Reynolds Gallery at Texas A&M University. Stop by between 6-8 PM CST for a FREE reception. The exhibition will be available to the public until March 1. IA&A would like to express our gratitude for our partners NATO, ARS AEVI Collection, and the MSC Visual Arts Committee for their continued support of the exhibition.

Be sure to stay up-to-date on IA&A's "From the Ashes" exhibition, which is currently located at the James R. Reynold's Gallery at Texas A&M University. The exhibition is on view until March 1st, and you can get latest updates through IA&A's social media (https://lnkd.in/gHBp9qEx) and the MSC VAC Website (https://lnkd.in/gcD2p2-d). Stay tuned for reception information coming soon! We would like to thank the students and team of the MSC Visual Arts Committee, who have done an incredible job with the installation. We would also like to thank NATO and the ARS AEVI Collection for their continued support of this project.

Take a walk through IA&A's "From the Ashes" exhibition, currently located at the James R. Reynolds Gallery at Texas A&M University. The exhibition features the works of the ARS AEVI collection, located in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The exhibition highlights the importance of the arts in cultural preservation, diplomacy, and democracy as a whole. Find the tour here: https://lnkd.in/gaWtwnz4 The video is courtesy of the MSC Visual Arts Committee (@msc_vac) at Texas A&M University. IA&A would like to thank NATO, Texas A&M University, ARS AEVI, and other partners for their continued support.

Relive IA&A's NATO-sponsored symposium, "From the Ashes: Cultural Identity and National Security in the Age of Conflict." Find your favorite moments from the day here: https://lnkd.in/gRnY5mKg Thank you to NATO, Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service, Center for European Policy Analysis, and the ARS AEVI Museum of Contemporary Art for your partnership.

Get in on the secret... ???Unveil some of the most cryptic and compelling stories in history and get a glimpse into the enigmatic world of secret societies in "Mystery & Benevolence," on view February 1–May 11, 2025. This special exhibition brings to light the histories, symbolism, and beliefs of the Freemasons and the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows (IOOF)—two fraternal organizations with deep roots in American history. "Mystery & Benevolence" features more than eighty works of art, including items once owned by the Daughters of Rebekah—the first lodge to include women—and the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, founded as the African American counterpart to the IOOF. ' GET TICKETS | https://lnkd.in/gwjADUbR GET THE LATEST UPDATES | https://lnkd.in/gsnDtNwY #SecretsOutCincy #TaftMuseumDiscovered Mystery and Benevolence is organized by the American Folk Art Museum, New York, NY, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.

2024 has been our most exciting year of events so far at Diplomatic Courier and World in 2050!????From summits, forums, salon dinners, and more, we convened in multiple cities across continents. Thank you to all our speakers, partners, and participants for making this the best year yet. Stay tuned for a 2025 we think could be even better! #GlobalEvents #Summits #NewYear

Relive IA&A's "From the Ashes" keynote presentation by Former Congressman Will Hurd. Find his remarks here: https://lnkd.in/g6vV_TS7 During this speech, Former Representative Hurd discusses the importance of culture, his global experiences as a former CIA clandestine officer, international diplomacy in the face of conflict, and more. IA&A, Texas A&M University, and the Center for European Policy Analysis are honored to have made this event and these conversations possible.