Grants towards Performing Arts Activities in the UK
The Japan Foundation supports performing arts activities in the UK through the following grant programmes:
Performing
Arts Japan Programme
for Europe
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
to cover:
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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
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 January 2008 and 30 June 2009. The deadline for applications will be Friday 12 October 2007.
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.
Trance by Shoji Kokami
Applicant: The Bush Theatre
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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.
