The Mekong Cultural Hub, in partnership with its Hub Partners, is calling for applications from artists based in Viet Nam and Myanmar for their pilot Mobility Programme. The programme focuses on increasing opportunities for emerging art and society practitioners to develop their knowledge and networks through opportunities to travel and to attend events in Asia.

During the pilot phase each Hub Partner will implement their own programme of travel grants, talks, events and exchanges, using financial and administrative support from MCH. Each Hub Partner’s programme is designed to support outward travel for people from their country (in Myanmar’s case this also includes Myanmar citizens based in Southeast Asia). 

Eligible countries include Myanmar (with Hub Partner the Association for Myanmar Contemporary Arts) and Viet Nam (with Hub Partner Heritage Art Space). For artists from elsewhere in Asia and who will be visiting Hanoi or Taipei, please contact the relevant Hub Partner as they may be able to host artists for a talk or a workshop.

Travel grants from Viet Nam and Myanmar: A support up to 500 USD will be given to the grantee to flexibly use for their travel expenses, such as transportation, visa, accommodation, stipends, and work production. 

Please refer to Hub Partner webpages for more information on applications and deadlines. 

Application guidelines  

Deadline: 30 August 2024 (Viet Nam) and ongoing until September 2025 (Myanmar)