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NEA - 116 - Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions	Agency Name	National Endowment for the Arts
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	116
Original Establishment Date	9/29/1965	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	Up to Six
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	International Activities Coordinator
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Mr.
Current Charter Date	1/31/2025	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Michael
Date Of Renewal Charter	1/31/2027	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Orlove
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority		Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 682-5469
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	202-682-5024
Specific Establishment Authority*	20 U.S.C. 959 et. seq.	Designated Federal Officer Email*	orlovem@arts.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	9/29/1965
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Non Scientific Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	No
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions accomplishes its objectives by reviewing proposals submitted to the U.S. Department of State for exhibitions to be presented at specified international exhibition venues. Exhibitions are reviewed based on the criteria of artistic excellence and artistic merit. This includes the quality and significance of the artists and architects, arts organizations, works of art, or services that the project will involve; extent to which proposal represents the vitality and/or diversity of contemporary U.S. visual art or architecture (depending upon the year); suitability of the exhibition for the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice International Art (or Architecture) Biennale; potential impact of public programs to engage broad audiences; ability of applicant to carry out the proposed exhibition; and record of professional activity and achievement by individuals/organizations involved.
How is membership balanced?*	The Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions Advisory Panel includes museum directors and curators, arts administrators, architects, and others who bring a wide range of experience and a diversity of professional viewpoints to the work of the committee, including one layperson. The panel also includes broad geographic representation, diversity of ethnic representation, and a reasonable balance of men and women.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The committee generally meets once per year. The purpose of this Advisory Committee is to make recommendations on the selection of significant, contemporary American art or architecture, for presentation internationally in the context of major exhibitions, including multinational festivals, periodic exhibitions and other major cultural events. The meeting dates are determined by the frequency of these events.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The cost of employing Federal staff with the same broad range of professional expertise would be prohibitive. Also, qualitative judgments in the diverse areas of aesthetics, artistic expression and creativity are best provided by professionals who work or have expertise in the various artistic disciplines. There is no other established body which could meet the special advisory needs of this unique and continually evolving program.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Meetings are closed for review of applications for financial assistance pursuant to subsection (c)(6)of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code.
Recommendation Remarks	Members are appointed in consultation with the U.S. Department of State and recommendations and final actions are carried out by that agency. Committee meetings convene virtually.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	No	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	No	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	Yes	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	No	Action Other	Yes
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	Committee recommendations are forwarded to the U.S. Department of State for further action.
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	Yes
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	2
Outcome Comment	Use of peer review panels is specified in the National Endowment for the Arts' legislation. By ensuring that these panels include highly qualified representatives of the various disciplines as well as varied expertise; and geographic, ethnic, and gender balance, the agency not only provides the best possible basis for its grantmaking decisions and recommendations, but also attempts to assure both its applicants and the public that these decisions are made with care and understanding by individuals who are well respected in their fields. A summary of the panel's comments are shared with the organizations to assist them in improving their programs and strengthening the work accomplished through this partnership.	Number Of Grants Recommended	1
Cost Savings*	None	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$375,000.00
Cost Savings Comment	The National Endowment for the Arts is required by law to constitute peer review panels to make funding recommendations. These panels' primary responsibility is to provide guidance to the staff and agency partners (in this case the U.S. Department of State) for awarding funds. Cost savings is not a factor in the panel's work.	Grants Review Comment	Funding support for these proposals is provided by the U.S. Department of State. The committee recommends applications for final consideration/selection. Additional amounts may be recommended by that agency subsequent to FACIE meetings.
Number Of Recommendations*	2	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	No
Number Of Recommendations Comment	Note: These are statistics for this fiscal year only. This is an ongoing committee that deals with specific applications and projects at each meeting. Cumulative statistics are not maintained.	Access Agency Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	100.00%	Access Committee Website	No
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	The National Endowment for the Arts and the U.S. Department of State generally adhere to the recommendations of FACIE. Implementation of the recommendations is carried out by the U.S. Department of State.	Access GSA FACA Website	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	No
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	Recommendations generally are either carried forward or not. There is no partial implementation of recommendations.	Access Other	Yes
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	Press releases are issued by the institutions receiving support.
Agency Feedback Comment*	Feedback is provided by the U.S. Department of State. Panelists receive notification of final selections.	Narrative Description*	In FY24, the mission of the National Endowment for the Arts was to strengthen the creative capacity of our communities by providing all Americans with diverse opportunities for arts participation. The agency carried out this mission primarily by awarding grants that addressed its major goals of supporting public engagement with, and access to, various forms of excellent art across the nation; the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence; learning in the arts at all stages of life; and the integration of the arts into the fabric of community life. The Federal Advisory Committee on International Exhibitions (FACIE) supports the work of the agency in these goals. The U.S. Department of State (DOS), through its Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts cooperate, with the assistance of the private sector, to strengthen and augment representation of the United States at major international art exhibitions. Participation of the United States at such events is intended to present the excellence, diversity, and vitality of U.S. art and to contribute to mutual understanding between the U.S. and participating countries and exhibition visitors. In addition, such participation aims to represent U.S. culture within the larger global marketplace of ideas; strengthen the relationship of U.S. artists and arts organizations with communities and counterparts overseas, especially in the developing world and beyond well-established networks; and/or assist in the career development of artists. The DOS/Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts seek expert advice and recommendations on exhibitions from an Advisory Committee to ensure that these goals are achieved. The National Endowment for the Arts administers this committee.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	2/19/2025 10:26 AM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

Interest Areas

Category Area Arts Arts and Humanities Housing and Urban International Programs, Studies, and Diplomacy International International Organizations

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