Connections Through Culture is a mobility grants programme run by the British Council in the UK and East Asia. In August 2019, Connections Through Culture will be launched in Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

This programme aims to develop exciting cultural exchanges and collaborations between artists, arts professionals and arts organisations, and to support long-lasting relationships between people from East Asia and the UK. Celebrating the diverse cultural expression in both regions, the programme offers support, information, advice and networking opportunities for professional development. Grantees both from the UK and the East Asian countries benefit from the inspiration gained from exchanging ideas and sharing their cultural history.

Applicants living in the UK or in any of the six Southeast Asian countries mentioned can apply for the grant

Applications are open to 

• Artists
• Cultural and Arts Professionals
• Representatives of Art Collectives, Networks or Organisations
• Grants are offered to applicants working in the following areas: drama, dance, visual arts, literature, film, music, architecture, design and fashion.

On offer 

• Up to £2,500 development grant for individual artists or professionals from the UK wishing to visit any of the six Southeast Asian countries that are part of the programme
• Up to £3,500 development grant for individual artists or professionals from any of the six Southeast Asian countries that are part of the programme wishing to visit the UK
• Up to £5,000 collaboration grant for representatives of groups in any of the six Southeast Asian countries that are part of the programme wishing to visit the UK, and for representatives of groups in the UK to visit any of the six Southeast Asian countries that are part of the programme

ROUND 1 APPLICATION
26 August to 26 September 2019
Results out: 28 October 2019
Grant travel should between January to March 2020.

ROUND 2 APPLICATION:
Dates coming soon

https://www.britishcouncil.id/en/connections-through-culture