The Japan Foundation, London Office
Russell Square House
10-12 Russell Square
London WC1B 5EH
Tel: 020-7436-6695
Fax: 020-7323-4888 |
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Performing Arts
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Grants towards Performing Arts Activities in the UK |
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The Japan Foundation supports performing arts activities in the UK through the following grant programmes:
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Arts Japan Programme
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This annual grant programme is available to those UK organisers who are planning Japan related performing arts projects in this country and other European countries.
There are two grant categories: Touring Grant and Collaboration/Co-Production Grant.
Our
grant
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used
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airfares and other travel expenses in the UK and other European countries for Japanese individuals or company members that are engaged in productions. |
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their accommodation costs in the UK and other European countries. |
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the transport costs for the equipment they are bringing in/out |
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translators/interpreters costs to assist them |
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For the Touring Grant, priority will be given to projects that are touring at least two countries and for which the living expenses are being covered by the applicants.
For the Collaboration/ Co-Production Grant, this programme will only fund the costs incurred during the development process involved in creating new works.
We are currently inviting applications for projects that will be taking place
between 1 April 2009 and 30 June 2010. The deadline for applications will be
Friday 17 October 2008.
To obtain details and applications forms, please contact Junko Takekawa.
Performing Arts Overseas Programme
This annual grant under this programme is given only to Japanese companies or individuals who wish to perform overseas. It is therefore not possible for British organisers to apply to this programme. British organisers, however, can suggest to the Japanese companies or individuals that they are inviting that the latter apply to our Head Office should funding for their airfares be needed from the Japan Foundation.This programme has multiple deadlines that depend on when the proposed project would take place. The first deadline is 11 January 2008. Please consult with Junko Takekawa for advice and more information before initiating application procedures.
Local Project Support Programme
This is a small grant programme run by the Japan Foundation London Office. The British organisers can apply for funds for Japan related performing arts projects in the UK. Applications are accepted throughout the year but please make sure that you contact us at least three months before your project commences. For details, contact Junko Takekawa.
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Collaborations
Advanced Composition with Somei Satoh
Applicant: The Dartington Hall Trust, Dartington
Networked Virtual Performance Environments (“Ukiyo”)
Applicant: Dans Sans Joux (Design and Performance Lab), London
Research & Development Residency, Kim Itoh
Applicant: Dance City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tour
Kiyotsune & Pagoda
Applicant: Japan Society, London
*Further details will posted on our What’s On page as they become available. |
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Forthcoming
Events
To be confirmed.
Past
Events
Artists
Open Doors: Japan/UK (26 and 27 September 2008, Japan Foundation)
KENTARO!!
performing at the event
As part
of Artists Open Doors: Japan/UK, the Japan Foundation hosted
a series of presentations and panel discussions organised in conjunction
with ResCen (Centre for Research into Creation in the Performing Arts at
Middlesex University). The event focused on contemporary dance and dance
policy in Japan and the UK and included a performance by Japanese dancer,
KENTARO!!.
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Playreading of Uchiya Matsuri (16 June 2008, Japan Foundation)
In association
with Traverse Theatre Company, the Japan Foundation presented a playreading
of the Japanese play Uchiya Matsuri. The event also included an
appearance by playwright Shigefumi Fukatsu, who attended the reading and
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Performing Arts Network Japan
From manga (comic books) and horror movies to art films, the world has its eyes on a new wave of Japanese culture. The Performing Arts Network Japan is an exciting site dedicated to disseminating information about the stimulating and highly diverse Japanese performing arts. This website is constantly updated to keep you in touch with the latest developments in the Japanese performing arts world.
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