PROPOSAL FOR FY-06 SINGLE COUNTRY PROGRAM FOR

UNCLAS CAIRO 004159 SIPDIS DEPT FOR ECA/ECA/PE/V/R/N; ALSO FOR NEA/PPD, NEA/ELA E.O. 12958: NA TAGS: OEXC KPAO EG SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR FY-06 SINGLE COUNTRY PROGRAM FOR EGYPT: "ARTS MANAGEMENT IN THE UNITED STATES" ¶1. Embassy Cairo requests a Single Country Program be organized for five to seven Egyptian participants on the topic of "Arts Management in the United States." This program is intended for young Egyptian artists who lack practical experience in the management of the arts, but who are currently involved in the formation of new, private sector, artistic entities that will influence the professional development of other young men and women involved in independent and creative expression. The nominees will come from a variety of fields, including dance, photography, opera, music, film and theater. ¶2. The project goals will be to: -- Encourage and empower a new generation of artists to pursue artistic expression, independent of government control. -- Examine leadership strategies used to manage artistic productions. -- Review ideas and techniques related to alternative sources of funding, volunteerism, scheduling, community involvement, marketing, and IPR issues. -- Meet with leaders of the artistic management community in America, including art managers, agents, promoters, and government and private sectors funding agencies. -- Meet with musicians, artists, and other arts practitioners. -- Visit performing arts companies, performing arts centers and theaters, galleries, and museums. -- Learn about American artistic productions and how they operate as private entities. -- Enable participants to experience American art and artistic expression in its various forms by attending performances and concerts and by visiting galleries and museums. ¶3. This program will familiarize young Egyptian artists with American artistic management techniques. Through meetings, discussions, and visits to art and performance centers, the group will examine methods for organizing the arts and identify how they can employ these strategies in their efforts to establish more private arts entities in Egypt. ¶4. The project should begin in Washington, D.C. and continue to five additional cities as appropriate. Post is flexible on dates; and however, non-summer months work best for the Egyptian participants. Post confirms that translation will not/not be required for this program. All participants will be proficient in English. ¶5. Post anticipates it will have IV grants from its FY06 allotment available to fund subject program. ¶6. Please advise concurrence and possible program dates. GRAY #4159