Deadline: 30-Nov-23
The Japan Foundation seeks organizations that will jointly organize international creations in performing arts between Japanese and international artists.
Cost Coverage
- The Japan Foundation will bear as its share of the cost to jointly organize the program, less than 70% of the total cost for planning and implementation and a maximum of JPY 10,000,000 (including taxes).
Number of Projects
- 4 out of 24 applications for FY 2023
Eligible Projects
- Project genres
- All works in the field of the performing arts shall be covered by this program including theater, dance, music, performance, traditional/folk performing arts, etc.
- Projects that are supported by grants from Japanese governmental organizations, government-affiliated agencies, or independent administrative institutions of Japan are not eligible to receive grants under this program.
- Project period
- The project must start on or after April 1, 2024, and end by December 31, 2024 (in the case of performing overseas, a project for which dates of departure from and arrival in Japan of those involved are within the project period.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Any organization located in Japan that meets all requirements listed below may apply. An organization registered in Japan whose area of activities is arts and culture; however, if the organization applies for this program as an organizing committee, it shall meet the application requirements on the condition that the core group of the organization is registered in Japan.
- An organization that will continue to have a vision to show performances and conduct creative activities for overseas audiences after the completion of the international creation project.
- The foreign collaborative partner in performing arts of the international creation has approved implementation of the project.
- An organization that will be able to produce videos for distribution, including premiere performances after creations, and agrees to online distribution by the Japan Foundation.
- An organization that approves the acceptance of an external expert (i.e., process observer) to record the creation process.
For more information, visit Japan Foundation.
