This annual program statement, issued by the U.S. Department of State, solicits proposals for the official United States presentation at selected international art biennales. The opportunity is not a conventional grant or open call; it is a curatorial and diplomatic commission. The selected proposal will represent the United States at a major recurring exhibition abroad, typically in venues such as the Venice Biennale, though specific biennales are determined by the Department in consultation with advisory committees. The scope is national and the stakes are international: the chosen project becomes the face of American contemporary art within a global discourse. The institutional framework is federal. The Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs oversees cultural diplomacy through exhibitions that foster mutual understanding. Proposals are evaluated by a peer review panel of arts professionals, and final selections are made by the Department. The selected organizer—often a museum, non-profit arts institution, or independent curator—receives funding to realize the exhibition, including artist fees, shipping, installation, and programming. The exact award amount varies by biennale and cycle, but the support is intended to cover the full cost of a competitive presentation. Artists do not apply directly; curators or institutions submit proposals that include a curatorial vision, artist roster, and logistical plan. The curatorial vision sought is one that is rigorous, original, and responsive to the biennale’s theme and context. The Department looks for proposals that demonstrate a deep understanding of contemporary art, a thoughtful engagement with international audiences, and the capacity to execute a complex project abroad. This is not a venue for career-boosting alone; it is a diplomatic and artistic responsibility. The selected presentation will be scrutinized by critics, scholars, and the public, and it will enter the historical record of U.S. participation in global biennales. Proposals should reflect a clear awareness of that legacy while charting new territory.