ARTIST EXCHANGEAn international visual arts program in development, connecting artists in the United States, Zambia and Russia through exhibitions, creative collaboration and community exchange. SPECTRUM is the debut pilot, and we are gathering artist interest as the program takes shape.
EXPLORE THE SPECTRUM ARTIST CALL ↗LanTive Artist Exchange is being developed to bring visual artists from different countries together to share their work, learn from one another and build connections with local communities. SPECTRUM is the pilot through which we are working toward that goal.
Artists can tell stories that travel beyond language and geography. We want to create opportunities for artists to encounter different perspectives, exchange skills and build relationships that continue beyond an exhibition.
For communities, the aim is access to art and conversations they may not otherwise encounter. SPECTRUM also opens a conversation about cultural awareness and more thoughtful, sustainable travel.
SPECTRUM is described in our artist call as an awareness and sustainable travel art exhibition. The wider exchange is being developed around sharing visual artwork, artist collaboration and community participation.
Proposed activities include exhibitions, artist conversations, sharing creative practices and community art programming. The final activities and each artist’s responsibilities will be confirmed for the specific location and opportunity.
Our current coordination connects Flint, Michigan in the United States; Lusaka, Zambia; and Novorossisk, Russia. Flint is proposed as one of the first locations to debut the program.
Launches may happen at the same time in participating locations. Exact venues and travel routes are not yet announced; participation does not automatically mean traveling to all three countries.
We are currently gathering artist interest and developing partnerships and program arrangements. Confirmed exhibition dates, program length, application deadlines and selection dates have not yet been announced on this website.
Contact your regional representative for the current application process. Please wait for confirmed arrangements before booking travel or committing funds.
We welcome interest across painting, murals, installation and other visual disciplines, especially from artists interested in cultural exchange, collaboration and positive community impact.
Charlotte Shinabarger coordinates the United States, Allan Mzyece represents Africa, and Daria Belykh represents Russia. LanTive Art Limited’s leadership includes Allan and President Chaibela Nondo.
SPECTRUM is the exchange pilot currently in development. Flint, Michigan is proposed as one of the first locations to debut the program. Launches in participating locations may take place at the same time.
The pilot is intended to connect the presentation of artwork with cultural exchange. Proposed activities include artist collaboration, conversations about creative practice and community art programming. Each location’s final format will develop with participating artists and host partners.
Explore the SPECTRUM Art Exhibition, LanTive’s awareness and sustainable travel art exhibition. The digital flyer introduces the project’s focus on cultural connection, art that inspires change and sustainable travel.
Interested in participating? Read the submission requirements below and contact your regional representative for the current application process.
This is an invitation to begin a conversation about participation in a developing program. Tell us about your work, what you would bring to an exchange and what you hope to learn.
U.S. artists can contact Charlotte, artists in Africa can contact Allan, and artists in Russia can contact Daria. All three use the shared email below. Include your region and “Artist Application” in the subject line so your inquiry can be directed appropriately.
Request your regional application ↗lantiveartistexchange@gmail.com
Introduce your artistic practice, explain why cultural exchange matters to you and describe how you would contribute to collaboration or community activities.
Prepare your artist CV or résumé and a short artist bio.
Combine your letter, CV or résumé, bio and five artwork samples into one PDF. This helps the team understand your practice in one submission.
Request the current form, deadline and instructions from your regional representative before submitting. A valid passport is required for international participation; do not send a passport scan in an initial inquiry.
Depending on the final opportunity, artists may be invited to share artwork in an exhibition, discuss their practice with other artists, collaborate on creative work or contribute to community programming. These are proposed formats, not a confirmed itinerary or set of obligations.
Before accepting a place, ask for written details of the dates, location, work expected, artwork transport and return arrangements, travel requirements, costs and any support offered. Fees, stipends, airfare, lodging, meals, materials and local transportation are not confirmed on this website.
Founder | Art Consultant · Lusaka, Zambia
A Lusaka native, Allan brings together experience as a muralist and commissioned artist with a background in supply chain management at Evelyn Hone College. His work as an art consultant spans curated tours, events, emerging talent and helping clients discover meaningful artworks.
Through LanTive Art Limited, he combines practical expertise with a lifelong commitment to the visual arts and thoughtful art curation.
Founder | President · LanTive Art Limited
Chaibela provides strategic and operational leadership for LanTive Art Limited. A graduate in Public Administration, he brings practical experience in human resource management, data administration and financial accounts support.
His work across professional and volunteer settings reflects a commitment to organizational efficiency, innovation and integrity. At LanTive, he focuses on building a dependable structure that supports artists, clients and partners as the organization grows.
U.S. Director and Representative · LanTive Artist Exchange
Charlotte is a Flint, Michigan native, international muralist, canvas artist and community advocate. Through Charlotte Art LLC, her practice connects bold visual storytelling with a belief that communities deserve access to meaningful public art.
Her experience includes the Akumal Mural Festival in Mexico and public art and community projects in Michigan. As U.S. Director and Representative, she coordinates the U.S. exchange effort, artist recruitment and partner outreach.
Russian Director · Novorossisk, Russia
Daria is an artist and interdisciplinary visual researcher whose practice brings together painting, symbolism and abstraction. Classically trained in art, she also draws on more than fifteen years of experience in design and digital systems.
Her work explores elemental forces, identity and the relationship between human consciousness and technology. She is a member of the Union of Russian Artists.
We are inviting conversations with organizations and businesses interested in helping shape the U.S. exchange. Support opportunities will depend on the final program and confirmed needs.
Explore hosting, creative spaces, artist connections, workshops and community programming.
Discuss potential lodging, meals and local transportation for visiting artists.
Help explore art supplies, production resources and practical support for the pilot.
SPECTRUM is the developing exhibition pilot within the wider LanTive Artist Exchange. The exchange aims to include collaboration and community connection alongside artwork presentation. A fixed residency format, length of stay and travel itinerary have not been announced.
Expressing interest introduces your practice to the team and lets you discuss how it may fit the developing program. The intended benefits are cultural learning, artist relationships and opportunities to share your work; participation, exposure, sales and future commissions are not guaranteed.
No three-country itinerary has been confirmed. Ask your representative which location and participation format your application concerns. International travel depends on confirmed program arrangements and applicable entry requirements.
No package of funding or cost coverage is confirmed on this website. Ask for a written breakdown of what is provided and what you would need to pay before accepting an opportunity or booking travel.
A confirmed deadline, review schedule and selection criteria have not been published here. Contact your regional representative for current instructions. Submitting materials expresses interest and does not guarantee selection.
No. We welcome interest from artists in painting, murals, installations and other visual disciplines. The final activities and artwork requirements will depend on the specific opportunity.
Email lantiveartistexchange@gmail.com and name your region: Charlotte Shinabarger for the United States, Allan Mzyece for Africa, or Daria Belykh for Russia.
Connect with the representative for your region through our shared exchange email.
U.S. Director and Representative
United States
Africa Representative
Russia Representative
Shared email for all three representatives
lantiveartistexchange@gmail.com ↗
Include your region or your representative’s name in the subject line.