USArtists International (USAI) is a grant program that supports performances by U.S. dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo artists invited to perform at important cultural festivals and performing arts marketplaces anywhere in the world outside the United States and its territories. USAI provides critical funding to support artists’ performances at international engagements that will have a significant impact on their professional development. The program is committed to the presence of U.S. artists on world stages. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 application and guidelines are now available.

The next deadline is September 5 at 11:59pm
Eastern for projects taking place between
December 15, 2019 – December 14, 2020.

Experience a FREE musical celebration of West Philadelphia presented by the Philly POPS! Members of The Philly POPS BIG Band will fill Malcolm X Park with the sounds of West Philadelphia with a one-hour concert celebrating musicians with West Philly connections.

This event is presented in partnership by the City’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy as part of Performances in Public Spaces, a summer series of FREE cultural performances in parks and plazas across Philadelphia neighborhoods. From May through October, the annual series brings arts and culture experiences to local outdoor spaces. All Performances in Public Spaces are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. To find more free Performances in Public Spaces events, visit creativephl.org/pps.

The smooth and funky sounds of soul come to Jazz in the Park Sponsored by Turtle Studios by way of “Mr. Trombone”, Jeff Bradshaw and Brass Heaven!

Celebrate Philly’s finest jazz musicians the second Sunday of each month at Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest Corporation. Enjoy free performances afternoons through twilight all summer long.

About Jeff Bradshaw & Brass Heaven:
Born in North Philadelphia, Jeff Bradshaw is known as a soul-jazz and hip-hop/funk innovator, so it was only right that this trombone virtuoso found a home at Hidden Beach Recordings. Coming up in and out of the Philadelphia Soul Movement, he had performed along some of the music industry’s greats – Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Pattie LaBelle, to name a few. In 2004, he released his solo debut Bone Deep, which earned him critical acclaim throughout the industry and among his fans. His signature smooth sound secured his consistent spot on the festival circuit as a solo act and as a guest to artists such as Jill Scott, the Roots, and Mary J. Blige. His sophomore album at Hidden Beach, Bone Appetit, was a 2-disc release that featured a host of guest performers, including his Raheem DeVaughn, Marsha Ambrosius, and his Hidden Beach label mates – Kindred the Family Soul.

To learn more about Jeff Bradshaw follow @iamjeffbradshaw on Instagram and Twitter.

Free and open to the public.
Dogs on leashes welcome.
Wheelchair accessible.