A philanthropic 501 (c)3 non-profit art organization
Muse Art Foundation is a cultural non-profit US organization with bases in Africa, India and Europe. Created to provide an innovative global framework to cultural philanthropy, our goal is to be a "muse" to talented, undiscovered diverse artists in music, dance and opera worldwide. Through its biennial Awards, MUSE creates a unique five-year career development, financial and mentoring program.
MUSE ART FOUNDATION
“Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves, and to others, the inner vision which guides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, the people perish.”
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Lyndon Johnson – upon signing the “National Foundation of the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965”
VISION
Art and Culture are the fundamental building blocks of human civilization. Principles and values, ethics and morality, the exchange of ideas and the resolution of conflicting perspectives are the fruit of creativity and critical thinking. They are the indispensable components of democracy and global citizenship. Muse Art Foundation makes it its mission to support those who speak the universal language of art and culture, to connect them with the largest worldwide audience possible, to foster sustainable artistic careers and to contribute in building a community without borders based on authenticity, diversity and inclusion. We intend to seek out generations of passionate and talented artists in every corner of the globe.
MISSION
Muse Art Foundation is a springboard for creative artists who do not yet have the resources or necessary network to have their talent and work seen and heard. It’s mission is to support and accompany innovative artists who are professionally committed to their work and to assist them in realizing their full artistic potential. MUSE AWARDS fund a five-year international career development and mentoring program in the areas of the classical performing arts such as: classical and contemporary music, dance and opera.
IMPACT
Through its philanthropic mission, Muse Art Foundation fills a gap in the field of support for the performing arts worldwide and breaks new ground by creating the triad: Artist – Foundation – Artistic Partner. The foundation wishes to broaden the perception of the individual disciplines and strives to make an impact off the beaten path by encouraging supported artists to deepen their sphere of influence in their country of origin, thus becoming a source of artistic inspiration – both for contemporaries and future generations. We believe in diversity and connectivity between continents with a strong ecological consciousness.
The Muse Art
Foundation program
is funded through
private donations.
Six key points
Muse Art Foundation —
an innovative performing artists
career development program
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One of the few non-profit organisations in the world that will use an open application non-competitive process to award its support.
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A performing arts foundation with a supportive five-year-program to link awardees to international cultural organisations.
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Accompanies its financial support with advisory mentoring, providing artists with personal introductions to the essential networks.
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Matches artists selected for the program with leading institutional mentors.
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Leads and coordinates the fundraising to support the program.
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Works with artistic partners supporting the selected artists by integrating them into a program or relevant department of their institution.