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Year of Wales Japan 2025: Call for Expressions of Interest

Summary:

Wales Arts International and British Council Wales, supported by the Welsh Government, are inviting expressions of interest for funding towards arts-focussed activity that will take place between Wales and Japan between April and December 2025

Content:

As part of Wales' contribution to the programme, Wales Arts International and British Council Wales, supported by the Welsh Government, are inviting expressions of interest for funding towards arts-focussed activity that will take place between Wales and Japan and between April and December 2025.  

This funding opportunity aims to:   

  • extend and amplify existing arts partnerships and collaborations between Wales and Japan 
  • develop new artistic and cultural connections and collaborations that will build long-term sustainable relationships between artists, arts organisations and cultural practitioners.

It is open to individuals and organisations working in the arts in Wales.  

Funding available:  

There is a total of £150,000 available.  

You can apply for funding between £1,000 and £40,000 

Tier 1: between £1,000 and £10,000 

They anticipate making 8-10 smaller awards. 

 

Tier 2: between £10,000 and up to £40,000 

They anticipate making 1-2 large awards of up to £40,000 each.  


Eligibility Criteria:  

To be eligible to submit an expression of interest, you will: 

  • Have a plan for an arts focussed project or structured visit with a partner in Japan  
  • Have a partner in Japan 
  • Be able to deliver the proposed activity in Japan, in Wales or digitally between April and December 2025 
  • Be an individual arts practitioner or arts organisation based in Wales 

For lots more information, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, visit the Wales Arts International / Arts Council of Wales' website here.

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