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This blog examines how declining U.S. artist visa issuances, rising costs, and processing uncertainty are creating new financial and operational pressures for international performers, arts presenters, and the live performing arts economy.
The performing arts are not simply a form of entertainment, they offer a powerful means of creative and cultural expression, education, and community-building. Theater, dance, music, and other forms of