«For the past ten years we have collected performances and recordings of a wide range of music from all across the US, focusing on new, unusual, and lesser-known repertoire. Selected works are presented in monthly program offerings which are organized thematically and accompanied by notes on the music, composers, and performers. These are shipped to interested radio producers in 53 countries, who themselves produce programs based on this material in their own language and broadcast style.

Through the medium of radio, Art of the States has provided an international audience of tens of millions of listeners worldwide with a deeper and more diverse view of our country’s musical life.

Launched in fall 2002, the Art of the States website now offers this service to web listeners in both the United States and abroad. With high-quality audio streams, extensive program notes, and links to related websites of composers, performers, publishers, and record labels, we hope to expand domestic audiences for this music just as our radio service continues to do for international audiences […]».