International Creations in Performing Arts
Supports Japan-based organizations co-producing innovative performing arts projects with ASEAN artists to foster international artistic exchange and collaboration.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to JPY 4,000,000 per project (typical maximum); partial support for international travel and freight.
Summary: Supports organizations in Japan jointly creating performing arts projects with ASEAN-based artists, fostering international artistic collaboration and exchange.
Key Information: Principal co-production partner must be an artist active in an ASEAN country; only one application per project is allowed.
Description
This program, administered by the Japan Foundation, supports organizations in Japan that collaborate with artists active in ASEAN countries to co-create new performing arts projects. It is designed to encourage creative international exchange, foster innovative artistic production, and strengthen people-to-people connections between Japan and the ASEAN region. The grant provides partial funding for eligible expenses such as international travel and freight, with a strong emphasis on cross-cultural co-production and mutual understanding.
