December 2010
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Japanese theatre company takes Chekhov to Moscow
Japanese theatre company Chiten presents two Chekhov productions in Moscow in February 2011. Read More
Berlin Biennale | open call
For the 7th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art in 2012, curated by Artur Żmijewski, artists from all over the world are requested to send in their artist material for a research investigation. Read More
Irish writer argues for cultural diplomacy investment
This article from the Irish Times presents a speech made by writer Colm Tóibín at the Irish Literature Exchange where he argues for the power of culture in international relations. Read More
Dancing in the Graey: A Festival of Asian Dance in Singapore
The Graey Festival, staged in Singapore in November at the Substation, had its 3rd edition this year in 2010. The festival originally began as a study of Indian contemporary dance presented to new audiences in Singapore. Read More
Man Asian Literary Prize 2010 | longlist announced
The judges have announced writers from Japan, China, India and the Philippines in the longlist for the 2010 Man Asian Literary Prize. Read More
Season’s greetings from ASEF and culture360.org
The culture360 team at ASEF wishes you a Happy New Year and looks forward to staying connected with you in 2011! Read More
Ireland | The SPACE Programme residency 2011
This unique international artists residency offers an opportunity for artists of all disciplines to collaborate, experiment and innovate in an inspiring environment at Castletown House, County Kildare in Ireland. Read More
Poland | WRO Media Art Biennale | CALL
Call for entries for the WRO Media Art Biennale, an international forum for new media art held in Wroclaw, Poland in May 2011, on theme of Alternative Now. Read More
Open call for climate commission artwork | Australia & Europe
This is an open call to groups of artists and/or scientists in Australia and Europe to submit applications for the creation of a new artwork conceived in the context of climate change. Read More
International Co-production Manual | CALL for case studies
IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts and KAMS – Korea Arts Management Service announce a new joint project and send out a call for examples of international co-productions. Read More
Asia Writes | online resource
The Asia Writes Project is an independent initiative which aims to be the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource for writers in Asia-Pacific or of Asian origin. Read More
Talking Dance in India
Conceptualised by the Delhi-based Gati Dance Forum, Ignite! succeeded in creating a dedicated platform for both performances and the debates surrounding practice. Read More
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ASEF supports the Atelier for Young Festival Managers
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is happy to announce its support for the Atelier for Young Festival Managers (14 – 21 May 2011). Read More
Singapore Fringe Festival 2012 | call for applications
On the theme of Art & Religion M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2012 launches an open call for applications. The festival runs 15-26 February 2012. Read More
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Belgium|cultural influences in dance
A group of 12 Asian and European dancers, choreographers, academics and a policy advisor are brought together by well-known German choreographer Arco Renz to explore the nature of dance and its practise within cultural contexts. Read More
Walking for social and ecological transformation
The first edition of the “International Summer School of Arts and Sciences for Sustainability in Social transformation” (Gabrovo, Bulgaria, August 2010) proved an insightful and challenging process for the wide diversity of participants, coming from ASEM and a few other countries. Read More
Pakistan-China use culture to fight forces of intolerance
Federal Minister for Culture (Pakistan) Pir Aftab Hussain Shah Jilani said on 25th November 2010 that the government of Pakistan Peoples Party attaches highest importance to the development of culture and performing arts in Pakistan. Read More
Luxembourg-Lithuania sign cultural agreement
On November 18, 2010, Octavia Modert, Minister of Culture and his Lithuanian counterpart, Arunas Gelunas, signed a cultural agreement in Brussels during the EU Council of Ministers of Culture, between the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Government of the Republic of Lithuania on cooperation in the fields of Culture, Education, Higher Education, Science and Sport.
International cultural policy database planned by IFACCA
In the first week of December 2010, IFACCA announced at the 4th IGC of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions, its preliminary plans to work with a range of partners to develop an international database of cultural policies. Read More
Europe-China Year of Youth 2011
The European Commissioner for Youth, Mrs Androulla Vassiliou, and the Vice-President of the All China Youth Federation, Mr Lu Yongzheng, have signed a joint action plan for the Europe-China Year of Youth 2011. Read More
UK: Japan | Atelier Interaction Residency Programme
Fountain and P3 Art and Environment (Tokyo) are proud to present a new residency initiative between the UK & Japan. Read More
Netherlands:applications invited for curatorial programme
The Curatorial Programme of de Appel arts centre wishes to offer young curators a condensed package of experiences and skills that can be seen as instruments to enhance the development of their professional career. Read More
Cultural policy overview on Romanian Film Industry
Romanian cinema began to gain recognition on the world stage after 2005. Interest in Romanian movies grew ever since, and important young film directors begun to make a name for themselves. Read More
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FiraTàrrega performing arts market | call for proposals
Open call to performing arts companies and artists to send proposals for FiraTàrrega international performing arts market in Catalonia, Spain. Read More
3rd Guanlan International Print Biennial
Call to printmaking artists worldwide for works for the Biennial in Guanlan, China in mid-May 2011. Organised by the Guanlan Original Printmaking Base which also hosts residencies. Read More
Climate change: artists respond
LabforCulture presents a Research in Focus feature on art and environment in collaboration with prominent artists, experts and professionals, looking at artistic practices in Europe and beyond. Read More
India Art Summit
India Art Summit provides an unparalled opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts to view the largest and most diverse showcase of modern and contemporary art in India, alongside exhibitors from Europe, Asia and beyond. Read More
Rimbun Dahan artists residencies | Georgetown, Malaysia
Rimbun Dahan is currently accepting applications from visual artists from South East Asia and Australia for residencies at Hotel Penaga in Georgetown, Penang, for 2011 and runs a range of other residencies. Read More
2011 Philippine International Guitar Festival and Competition
The Guitar Friends and Cultural Centre of the Philippines present the International Guitar Festival and Competition in January 2011 in Manila. Read More
Voices in Culture | Tay Tong interview
Culturelink Asia-Pacific publishes an interview with Tay Tong, Director of Arts Network Asia as the latest in its Voices in Culture series. Read More
