Opportunities & Events
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.