Lao PDR | Mekong Cultural Hub Meeting Point interactive session hosts from Asia

The Mekong Cultural Hub is calling for applications from practitioners, collectives and organisations from a number of countries including Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam to propose hosting interactive sessions during Meeting Point, hosted in collaboration with The XYZ Art Center and held in Vientiane, Lao PDR, 16–18 October 2025.

An Interactive Session is a hands-on, engaging activity where participants of meeting point actively take part in discussions, workshops, or creative activities. These sessions will last 90 minutes and accommodate 25-30 people. They should encourage people to share their ideas and work together, focusing on the theme ‘Building Bridges – Art and Social Action in Asia.’

With this open call, MCH plans to select six session proposals. A total of three interactive sessions will be selected from Lao PDR, and three interactive sessions from the other eligible countries. The sessions can have formats including but not limited to artistic workshops, action research, group discussions, or training. The goal is to create an experience that involves everyone and sparks meaningful engagement with the practice of art and social action in Asia.

Support

MCH will support travel and accommodation costs to Vientiane for a maximum of two people to host each session. They will also provide an unrestricted micro grant of 300 USD for each session.

Meeting Point Interactive Session Hosts 2025 application guidelines

Deadline: 30 May 2025