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SUMMARY:January Office Hours: Who is banned? How new travel restrictions and bans impact US visa eligibility
DESCRIPTION:The Trump administration has issued and proposed a hailstorm of rules that aim to limit travel to the US for people from certain countries or with certain circumstances. At this timely webinar and Q&A\, CoveyLaw attorneys Kimya Zahedi and Claire Benoit will provide an overview of how these rules impact—or might impact—people planning to come to the US. Tamizdat attorney and legal fellow Liz Moller will also provide an update regarding advocacy efforts to push back against how these rules impact the cultural sector. \nRegister for the webinar here. \nSubmit your questions for the panelists in advance here.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/january-office-hours-who-is-banned-how-new-travel-restrictions-and-bans-impact-us-visa-eligibility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T110000
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SUMMARY:February Office Hours: Becoming a US Citizen: “Should I stay or should I go” in 2026?
DESCRIPTION:Join CoveyLaw & Tamizdat’s February 11\, 2026 monthly Office Hours webinar at 11am EST for a practical breakdown of the US naturalization process: from pros and cons\, filing periods and eligibility requirements to new policies and common pitfalls that can delay or derail a case. \nWe’ll also cover common issues that can arise during the process\, the new 2025 civics test\, and what happens after a determination is made on your application. \nPerfect for anyone considering citizenship or navigating a complex case. Register now. \nSubmit your questions ahead of time using this form. \nSpeakers: \nAmanda Gupta\, Partner\, CoveyLaw \nKimberly Xavier\, Attorney\, CoveyLaw \nDavina Wells\, Legal Manager\, CoveyLaw
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/feb-2026-office-hours/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat Observer at UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat was selected as an official “observer Civil Society Observer Organization to UNESCO’s 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions\, and will attend the 19th Session of the Committee of the Convention this February 17-19 in Paris.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-observer-at-unesco-convention-on-cultural-diversity/
LOCATION:UNESCO Headquarters\, 7 Place Fontenoy\, Paris\, Île-de-France\, 75007\, France
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
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SUMMARY:Catching Lightning in a Bottle: Effective Strategies for O and P Visa Evidence Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join CoveyLaw & Tamizdat’s March 18\, 2026 monthly Office Hours webinar at 11am EST for an overview of best practices for collecting evidence that USCIS reviews when adjudicating O and P petitions. \nThe requirements for O and P visas can be difficult to navigate\, and frequent policy changes to how USCIS reviews evidence have only made the process more confusing for applicants and their employers. Moderated by Matthew Covey\, attorneys Will Spitz\, JR Strauss will help attendees navigate the maze\, covering the types of evidence USCIS typically wants to see in O and P petitions\, how to organize documentation that is responsive to the regulations\, and strategies for generating new evidence to support future filings. They will also discuss common pitfalls and what to avoid when gathering evidence. \nSuitable for anyone considering or currently working on an O or P petition and their employers. \nParticipants:\n\n\nMatthew Covey\, Partner\nWill Spitz\, Partner\nJR Strauss\, Attorney\n\nRegister here. \nSubmit questions ahead of time for our Q&A Segment here.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/catching-lightning-in-a-bottle-effective-strategies-for-o-and-p-visa-evidence-collection/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at the 2026 Cultural Mobility Forum
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is proud to be a participant present for this year’s assembly of the Cultural Mobility Forum\, organized by On the Move\, in partnership with Kooperativa – Regional Platform for Culture\, in Skopje\, Republic of North Macedonia\, from 29–30 April. The forum this year focuses on the vital theme of Cultural Mobility Justice and will take place at multiple locations in the city. \nThe Forum serves as a critical platform for addressing the systemic barriers that hinder the free movement of artists and cultural workers. Discussions will center on navigating visa obstacles\, dismantling institutional gatekeeping\, and addressing the economic and political disparities that impact international cultural exchange. \nWe look forward to joining our colleagues and partners in Skopje to contribute to these essential conversations and to further our commitment to a more equitable landscape for global artistic mobility.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-the-2026-cultural-mobility-forum/
LOCATION:Skopje\, Skopje\, North Macedonia
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Touring — Why are we still touring under difficult conditions?
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is glad to join NRW landesbüro tanz in their series of digital events: internationales tanzmeeting for a discussion on touring on May 7th\, 2026. \nTalk & Connect #2: Rethinking Touring — Why are we still touring under difficult conditions? \n7 May\n14:30 – 16:00\nOnline\nInternational Sign Language\nDuration: 90min\nRegister \nMeeting Structure: \nShort input\nPanel Discussion\nBreakout Sessions with guests and Tanzmeeting team \nGuests: Chiara Bersani\, Margherita Petti (Perform Europe) and Matthew Covey (Tamizdat) \nInternational touring remains a crucial part of the dance ecosystem\, enabling artists and companies to share their work with diverse audiences\, build international networks\, and gain visibility beyond their local contexts. Yet touring is becoming increasingly complex. Rising travel and production costs\, environmental concerns\, growing administrative hurdles\, and reduced funding are challenging existing models of artistic mobility. At the same time\, expectations around sustainability and care have intensified — creating tension between the desire for international exchange and the realities of responsible practice. \nThis session brings together artists and cultural professionals to critically reflect on these contradictions. Do we still need international touring? If so\, under what conditions? The conversation will examine whether international visibility remains essential for artistic development and marketing\, or whether it perpetuates exploitative structures. Alongside choreographer Chiara Bersani\, Margherita Petti (Perform Europe) and Matthew Covey (Tamizdat) we will explore possible paths toward a more accessible and resilient future for international artistic exchange – from new touring models and stronger regional collaborations to fundamental shifts in how we value and support artistic mobility. \nIn the Breakout Session you can choose\, which topic and guest you would like to join. \nArtistic Crew / Team:\nModeration: Prasanna Oommen\nGuests: Chiara Bersani (artist)\, Margherita Petti (Perform Europe/IETM) Matthew Covey (Tamizdat)
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/rethinking-touring-why-are-we-still-touring-under-difficult-conditions/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at The Great Escape: "Artist Visas Update: Touring in the US"
DESCRIPTION:Touring in the US has never been easy\, but the shifting sands of US immigration policy make the US market harder\, more expensive\, and riskier than ever before. At this timely session\, arts immigration attorney Will Spitz will provide a broad overview or the process\, as well as updates of current delays\, travel bands\, with a specific focus of issues facing artists from the Global South and trans and non-binary artists. The will be essential for artists\, managers\, and agent who are looking to build audiences in the US. \nJoin Will Spitz\, esq. of Tamizdat / CoveyLaw at WaterBear – The College of Music (Brighton) as part of The Great Escape 2026 for this informational session.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-the-great-escape-artist-visas-update-touring-in-the-us/
LOCATION:WaterBear – The College of Music\, Brighton\, Brighton\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T110000
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SUMMARY:Office Hours: Getting the Green Card: “Should I stay or should I go” in 2026?
DESCRIPTION:Join Tamizdat & CoveyLaw’s June 10\, 2026 monthly Office Hours webinar at 11am EDT for a practical breakdown of the process for securing a green card from within the U.S. (called “Adjustment of Status”) including pros and cons\, filing periods and eligibility requirements. \nWe’ll also cover the brand new USCIS policy memo released this past Friday\, May 22nd\, which has been extensively covered by the media and is creating a lot of confusion\, uncertainty and fear. \nPerfect for anyone considering seeking lawful permanent status to those currently navigating it. \nRegister for the session
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/office-hours-getting-the-green-card-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-in-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at HIAS Hamburg: Imaginal Worldmaking
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat’s Executive Director\, Matthew Covey\, will join an international cohort of researchers\, artists\, and practitioners at the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS) for “Imaginal Worldmaking” this June in Germany. This dynamic studio explores collective imagination as a tool to counter shrinking cultural spaces and global crises. For full details\, visit the official HIAS Event Page.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-hias-hamburg-imaginal-worldmaking/
LOCATION:Hamburg\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at Ireland Music Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is happy to announce that our Executive Director Matthew Covey will be speaking on international artist mobility as a U.S. delegate at the upcoming Ireland Music Week\, from September 30th to October 6th in Dublin\, Ireland. \nIreland Music Week is is an annual independent music showcase and conference festival held in Dublin that highlights emerging Irish talent across a wide range of genres\, including indie\, rock\, pop\, folk\, hip hop\, and electronic music. IMW is organized by First Music Contact\, a non-profit supporting Ireland’s independent music sector. \nWe are proud to be present again in 2026\, and will be publishing more details as the program is unveiled!
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-ireland-music-week-2026/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Ireland\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260902T172104Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at Womex 26
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is excited to be return to WOMEX for 2026. WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world and the biggest conference of the global music scene\, featuring a trade fair\, talks\, films and showcase concerts\, taking place this year in Gran Canaria\, Spain. Over 2\,600 professionals (including 260 performing artists) come together every October from 90 countries\, making WOMEX the leading networking platform for the world music industry. \nTamizdat Executive Director will be present at the convening leading the Advocacy and Local Development working group. For more details\, please navigate to the WOMEX Conference page\, where information will be published as available.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-womex-26/
LOCATION:Gran Canaria\, Gran Canaria\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
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SUMMARY:Live|Arts|Lab.3: Local Development in Music in Johannesburg
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat and Marie Fol will produce the third edition of Live|Arts|Lab (“L|A|L.3”) in cooperation with Music in Africa Foundation’s ACCES Conference\, IKS Cultural Consulting\, and the German Commission for UNESCO. Live|Arts|Lab is a series of workshops that gather artists and global culture industry and policy leaders\, and leverage their wisdom and experience to imagine initiatives that encourage fairness across the global cultural ecosystem. Like each L|A|L\, the third edition will focus on one of the live performing arts\, in this case live music. And like each L|A|L\, the third edition will contemplate fairness through the frame of one of the principles outlined in the “Fair Culture Charter\,” in this case Principle #4: “local development.” \nL|A|L.3 will bring together 32 thought leaders from across the global cultural ecosystem to design initiatives that enrich the diversity of cultural expressions and enhance human creativity. Specifically\, we will be exploring methods for promoting local and long-term cultural development needs in cultural engagements between artists\, creatives\, cultural workers\, and public and private organisations\, in ways that… \n\n\nPromote capacity-building\, skills transfer\, infrastructure development\, support for young creatives\, and the flourishing of sustainable local markets\, \n\n\nEncourage large and multinational business to actively pursue innovative\, respectful and non-extractive exchanges and long-term collaborations\, and \n\n\nEncourage the public sector to establish public cultural policy that prioritises local cultural development\, and ensure that large-scale private enterprises responsibly promote local development. \n\n\nL|A|L.3 builds on the results of the first two labs\, at Music Week Poland in Warsaw which worked on fair market access in music\, and Under the Radar in New York City which worked on diversity of cultural expressions in theater—to synthesize knowledge\, ideas\, and plans across disparate disciplines and across the global cultural industry.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/liveartslab3/
LOCATION:ACCES\, Johannesburg\, South Africa
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