Results are Tagged with "Arts and Culture"
Creative Writing Workshop Brings Many Firsts to Eritrea
In partnership with ECA’s Cultural Programs Division and the University of Iowa, the implementor of the International Writing Program (IWP), the Collaboratory supported the Lines & Spaces Creative Writing Workshops in Eritrea.
Tony Memmel and His Band: Back From Tour
After his #AmericanMusicAbroad tour, guitarist Tony Memmel, shares how music helped him connect with youth with physical differences around the world.
American Music Abroad - Wordsmith on Tour and in Studio
Baltimore-based rapper Wordsmith toured Africa in 2016 with the American Music Abroad program, part of American Voices, funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
United States and Peru Extend Memorandum of Understanding, Over 2,000 Items Have Been Repatriated
This week, the United States and Peru will extend their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue import restrictions on archaeological and certain Colonial period material from all areas of Peru.
What is Culture?
Celebrate #CulturalDiplomacy with us by sharing a part of culture, whether it be an art exhibit, concert, or food that moved you.
Exchange Programs 2015 Year in Review
2015 was an extraordinary year for exchange programs. Take a look at some of our favorite moments. Apply for an exchange program in 2016 exchanges.state.gov
U.S. Department of State Partners with International Council of Museums to Fight Illicit Traffic of Libyan Cultural Heritage
The U.S. Department of State and the International Council of Museums (ICOM) have launched the Emergency Red List of Libyan Cultural Objects at Risk.
Freedom to Express - International Writing Program
Learn more about the International Writing Program.
Exchange Programs Are...
What are international exchange programs? We asked our social media communities to tell us what our exchange programs mean to them. Tag your thoughts with #ExchangesAre
A New Type of Film Workshop - In The Cloud
When the AFS program in Egypt was postponed due to security reasons, ECA was inspired to adopt a new method used by Tiffany Shlain, an AFS participant and leader in filmmaking and technology.