The governments of New Brunswick and Louisiana have recognized the need to facilitate and support the promotion of culture, heritage and tourism in their respective regions. The Louisiana-New Brunswick Cultural Initiative focuses on initiatives to promote cultural, artistic and heritage linkages; share best practices in the creative field, heritage venues and museum spaces that could foster new partnerships and cross-border activities; and identify professional development needs in the heritage and cultural sectors in both regions in collaboration with educational institutions.
Louisiana – New Brunswick Cultural Initiative
General Information
Border Crossing Resources
International Arts Resources
Canadian Based Resources
United States Based Resources
- Artists from Abroad
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Consulates Abroad
- The League of American Orchestras
- Association of Performing Arts Presenters
- The American Federation of Musicians
- The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
- Actors Equity Association
- Wooden Ship Productions - Offering complete Visa services for foreign artists wanting to perform in the U.S.
- U.S. immigration - Guide through the Visa process
- Social Security Office Locations – To obtain a SSN in order to be paid in the U.S.
International Cultural Exchange Examples
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Resources - Status of the Artist
The Task Force has conducted extensive research into models of taxation, remuneration, and labour legislation and how new strategies and best practices can mitigate the barriers and disadvantages to arts professionals.
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