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SUMMARY:Open Call for Applications: Art and cultural practitioners who are facilitators or organizers of art and cultural events/projects (from Southeast Asia)
DESCRIPTION:The Professional Exchange Program is to support practitioners who are facilitators or organizers of art and cultural events/projects (including artists) from Southeast Asia to have the chance for a multi-week visit and exchange in Taiwan\, hosted by an individual or an organization who has the related experiences and skills to help them develop the visiting practitioner’ personal and professional goals. The visiting practitioner also contributes to the host and art community of Taiwan by giving reflective observations and suggestions. \nTaiwan Art Space Alliance\, Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation\, Hyper Wave and Mekong Cultural Hub also facilitates coordination and logistics of the exchange as needed. \nEligibility and criteria:  \nThis Program is designed for Art and cultural practitioner who are: \n\nfacilitators or organizers of art and cultural events/projects (including artists)\nfrom Southeast Asia ( Cambodia\, Laos\, Myanmar\, Thailand\, Vietnam\, Philippines\, and Singapore\, Malaysia)\n\n\nhave been working at least for two years in arts and culture\ninterested in exploring and observing art and culture ecosystem in Taiwan\ncomfortable to publicly share their reflection or experience in art or culture through writing\nhaving publicly published articles related to arts and culture.\n\nHow does the program work? \nOrganizers will provide the visiting practitioner : \n– Provide Accommodation (Studio/shared creative space) during the Program. \n– Local transportation fee (up to the given limit based on actual expenses and with a given maximum NT2000 for 15 days). \n– A round-trip economy class ticket. \n– NT$ 6\,000 for Living per month. (about USD$180) \n– NT$ 16\,000 for written creation (about USD$480) \n– Visiting trip\, connecting practitioner to cultural sites. \nThe visiting practitioner is required to: \n– Give presentations in separate sessions of the 2024 Res Artist Conference and 2024 TASA Annual Meeting with Southeast Asia Professional Exchange Platform\, which topic is regarding “Arts Residencies in Taiwan Today” and assess the current landscape of Art Residency in Taiwan and explore future opportunities. \n– Meeting consultation on cultural policies organized by TAEF and attend Yushan Forum as Invited Guest. \n– Produce 1 article ( 1.5 pages in English) about the observation of Taiwan Art-in-Residence now. The article will be presented in the publication platform about the AiR\, and on the official website of TASA. \n– Produce 1 article ( 2 pages in English) is to respond to The New Southbound Policy by Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (e.g.cultural exchange or policy comparison.)\, the article will be presented in the publication of Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation \n– Participate one workshop \nHow can you apply for this program: \nWe only accept online applications. Please click on the following link: \nhttps://forms.gle/weG7PvQmtv3Vz1K79 \nfill out the application before the deadline (listed above). Applicants are required to upload personal information\, a resident plan\, and the contact information of your referee. \nShould you have any questions about the 2024 TASA Open Call for Applications or submitting your proposal\, or need assistance with access requirements\, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email: tasatw@gmail.com \nThis program responds to needs and requests from practitioners in the result of the review\, which will be launched on the Facebook page and official website of TASA on June 25th 2024. \nOur Organizers: \nTaiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation founded in 2018\, the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation (TAEF) is the first policy-oriented think tank in Taiwan focusing on Southeast Asian and South Asian affairs and facilitating Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy (NSP). In the spirit of the NSP\, the TAEF aims to promote comprehensive ties between Taiwan and the ASEAN countries\, South Asian countries\, as well as Australia and New Zealand through facilitating cooperation and exchanges in five major fields – think tanks\, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society’s connectivity\, young leaders initiatives\, regional resilience\, and cultural affairs – to consolidate a sense of regional community in Asia and establish long-term multifaceted partnerships. \nTaiwan Art Space Alliance \, (hereinafter “TASA”) entitled TASA was established in 2016. It integrates dozens of art villages and art spaces across Taiwan and holds regular meetings every year across Taiwan to discuss the position and role of artists in residence (AiR) in contemporary art through an annual series of meetings and lectures. TASA was to serve as a platform for the exchange and integration of resources among artists in residence (AiR) and art spaces throughout Taiwan. In addition\, by connecting organizations and planning events\, TASA endeavors to improve and strengthen the overall environment for art and culture in Taiwan\, while attracting new energy in promoting international cooperation and expanding the global network among art institutions. \nOur Partner: \nMekong Cultural Hub (MCH)\, MCH’ s mission is to empower diverse cultural practitioners to bring their visions for an inclusive\, sustainable Mekong Region to life. Since 2018\, we have connected more than 150 practitioners from the region for professional exchange\, co-creation and collaboration. \nMCH works with people whose own work is at the intersection of arts and society. We initiate projects and work on collaborations all around Asia. Our priority focus countries are Cambodia\, Laos\, Myanmar\, Taiwan\, Thailand and Vietnam. \nIts aim is to develop and connect resources and experience from across the region\, building bridges and creating spaces for reflection and innovation so emerging artists and arts leaders can collectively create\, influence\, and transform the contexts in which they are living and working. \nHost for the Program: \nHyper Wave (Yilan 宜蘭)\, which is Located in the center of Luodong City\, Wave Space is the first contemporary art exhibition and residency space in Yilan. They hope to inject more art and cultural energy\, open up Yilan’s international connections\, and bring in outstanding artists from home and abroad so that more people will recognize Yilan’s Luodong’s unique humanistic flavor. The art group ‘Hyper Wave’ began with artists selected by the Ministry of Culture’s 2020 ‘MIT’ project. The name originates from the mutation and uncertainty of contemporary art\, positioning themselves as artistic ronin. They place the characteristics of contemporary art creation within environments to engage in artistic dialogues. \nSupported by: \nMinistry of Culture \nMinistry of Foreign Affairs \nNational Culture and Arts Foundation \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/open-call-for-applications-art-and-cultural-practitioners-who-are-facilitators-or-organizers-of-art-and-cultural-events-projects-from-southeast-asia/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Southeast Asia Mini Book and Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Once a month\, SEA Junction holds a mini book and craft fair focusing on Southeast Asia. \nFor the books\, three kinds of books are available: \n\nNew books given in consignment from recognized publishers with an interest in the countries of Southeast Asia including Silkworm Book and River Book from Thailand\, ISEAS from Singapore and Yayasan Pustaka Obor from Indonesia. As a special highlight this month\, there’s a restocking of books from Thai publishers.\nNew and used books that are double to those of SEA Junction’s Library. They include books in Thai\, English and Indonesian on various issues related to Southeast Asia and the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS)\, including a collection of books in other languages such as in French and in Italian.\nFew literature and development-related works from outside the region that have been donated to SEA Junction for the purpose of the fair.\n\nThere are also different types of crafts from Southeast Asian countries to enjoy and appreciate\, for example: \n\nPaper mâché dolls from Myanmar;\nHandmade bags and postcards from Thailand; and\nPuppets made from recycle papers\, batik pencil case and fabric dolls from Indonesia\n\nAll profit from the books in consignment as well as from the donated books and crafts will contribute to SEA Junction’s functioning and activities. \nFor more information\, please email: info@seajunction.org or phone/wa: +66970024140 \n \nOrganizer \nSEA Junction \nSEA Junction\, established under the Thai non-profit organization Foundation for Southeast Asia Studies (ForSEA)\, aims to foster understanding and appreciation of Southeast Asia in all its socio-cultural dimensions- from arts and lifestyles to economy and development. Conveniently located at Room 407-8 of the Bangkok Arts and Culture Center or BACC (across MBK\, BTS National Stadium)\, SEA Junction facilitates public access to knowledge resources and exchanges among students\, practitioners and Southeast Asia lovers. For more information see www.seajunction.org\, join the Facebook group:  http://www.facebook.com/groups/1693058870976440/ and follow us on twitter and Instagram @seajunction \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/southeast-asia-mini-book-and-craft-fair-47/
LOCATION:SEA Junction\, Room 407-408\, 4th Floor\, BACC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240922
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SUMMARY:Certificate Program on Development Studies and Social Research for Myanmar Students
DESCRIPTION:We invite applications for the Development Studies & Social Research special certificate program\, scheduled from October 2024 to April 2025. This fully online program offers lectures and materials in both English and Burmese. \nProgram Overview \nThe program links social theories with real-world research practice\, equipping participants with essential academic and practical skills. These skills are crucial for addressing the challenges currently facing Myanmar\, empowering you and your community with new knowledge. The program aims to train a new generation of social researchers during this time of change and hardship\, while also connecting you to an international network of academics and development professionals. Participants will earn academic credits that can be applied towards a Master’s degree at Chiang Mai University. \nFlexible Online Learning \nCourses are designed to accommodate learners with limited time\, irregular schedules\, and unreliable connectivity. Instructors are accessible through live online sessions and other communication channels. Funding support is available for students with demonstrated financial need. The program is accredited by Chiang Mai University\, and the credits earned can be used towards a Master’s degree in Social Sciences. \nCourse Structure \n\nSeven taught modules plus supervised term papers/assignments.\nDelivered through lectures\, group discussions\, self-study\, and guided group work.\nCore readings in English; lectures and discussions in Burmese.\nEach module includes 45 hours of teaching\, discussion\, and guided assignments.\n\nProgram Trainer: The course is led by Dr. Mike Griffiths\, a Research Fellow at the Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development\, Faculty of Social Science\, Chiang Mai University. Dr. Griffiths brings over 15 years of experience in teaching and research in Myanmar. \nScholarship Support: Scholarship funding is available for eligible Myanmar students. For more information\, contact rcsd@cmu.ac.th. \nProgram Details \nDuration: 6 months (October 2024 – April 2025) \nClass Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays \nNumber of Students Accepted: 20 \nRegistration Fee: 18\,000 THB + 600 THB Chiang Mai University Fee \nScholarships: Available for Myanmar students (contact rcsd@cmu.ac.th) \nQualifications: Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in any field or be in their final year of undergraduate studies. \nImportant Dates: \nApplication Deadline: 22 September 2024 \nFee Payment Deadline: 30 September 2024 \n  \nApply online here – https://forms.gle/ZsPFnY1dRCfHecXx8 \n \n
URL:https://seajunction.org/event/certificate-program-on-development-studies-and-social-research-for-myanmar-students/
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