Apply For Assistance (Iranian Artists at Risk)

Only check this box if you are (1) in imminent danger; (2) have a medical emergency; or (3) have an urgent art business. Please note that applications to participate in an annual business/academic/professional conference, general insecurity, instability, or civil conflict that affects the whole population of a country or region do not qualify as urgent.

I certify

Which of the following have you experienced?

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname / Family Name

First Name / Given Name

Pen Name / Nom de Plume / Artistic Name

Gender (Check all that apply)

Pronouns

She/her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Others

Do you live in any countries other than your country of nationality?

Yes No

Country of Residence

Current Residential Address

IMMIGRATION & MARITAL STATUS

Service Requested

Pro bono immigration representation for relocation to the United States Pro bono immigration representation for at-risk artists already in the United States Limited referral to pro bono immigration representation internationally Assistance connecting to artists residencies Assistance connecting to arts and advocacy organizations Assistance connecting with professional opportunities Assistance finding and applying to emergency funding

Legal Status in Country of Origin

Legal Status in Country of Residence

Marital Status

Married Single

This information is only required because you are requesting pro bono immigration representation assistance and would impact the evaluation of your application according to the immigration laws and serves no other purposes.

Does your spouse intend to accompany you in case of a viable case for immigration purposes?

Yes No

Do you have children?

Yes No

Have you ever entered the United States of America?

Yes No

Under what visa categories did you enter the U.S?

PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Please upload your updated CV or resume (.pdf, .doc, .docx)

Maximum file size: 10 MB
Allowed File Type: pdf, doc, docx
Please attach a CV, which include the titles, dates, and all pertinent information for published, exhibited, screened or performed works or art. Please provide links to websites showing your works of art.

Name of Current Employer

Employment Skills Unrelated to Art

ARTIST STATEMENT OF ARTISTIC ENDEAVOUR

Statement of Artistic Endeavour

Maximum file size: 20 MB
Allowed File Type: pdf, doc, docx
Please attach a separate document of no more than 1-2 pages marked “Statement of Artistic Endeavour, ” discussing your artistic background and process.

ARTIST STATEMENT OF THE CURRENT SITUATION

Maximum file size: 20 MB
Allowed File Type: pdf, doc, docx
Please attach a separate document of no more than 1-2 pages marked “Statement of Current Situation,” describing your situation and the reasons you consider yourself as an artist at risk based on the AFI - IASP’s Eligibility Criteria

By submitting this application, I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in this application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of any facts in said documents will be cause for the rejection of my application. I understand that all applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis, except Emergency Applications, which will be reviewed before the regular applications. I understand that if my application is missing a complete version of any of the mandatory application materials outlined on the Artistic Freedom Initiative’s website pertaining to the Iranian Artists Support Project (IASP), my application will be rejected, and I will be required to resubmit my application.

I Agree

Apply for Assisstance
Iranian Artists Support Project (IASP)

Iranian Artist Support Project Application

You have successfully submitted an application for assistance to Artistic Freedom Initiative.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All email correspondence from Artistic Freedom Initiative is sent from an email address with the domain: “@artisticfreedominitiative.org.” Please do not respond to any unsolicited requests for information that are not sent from our domain.

Apply for AssisstanceIranian Artists Support Project (IASP)

Iranian Artist Support Project Application

You have successfully submitted an application for assistance to Artistic Freedom Initiative.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All email correspondence from Artistic Freedom Initiative is sent from an email address with the domain: “@artisticfreedominitiative.org.” Please do not respond to any unsolicited requests for information that are not sent from our domain.

Apply for Assisstance
Iranian Artists Support Project (IASP)