Wednesday, January 24, 2007

The U.S./Japan Creative Artists Program

Deadline: February 1, 2007

This program offers an opportunity for contemporary and traditional artists from the U.S. to spend a 5 months residency in Japan. The focus of the program is to foster cultural understanding.

The program is open to professional creative artists in the following fields: artistic directors of dance or theater companies, choreographers, solo theater artists, media artists, designers, architects, visual artists, composers, playwrights, fiction and nonfiction writers. Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Artists receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, funding for housing, and professional support services. Round-trip transportation (up to $6,000) is also provided. Application deadline: February 1, 2007. For more information, contact:

Japan-US Friendship Commission
1201 15th St., NW, Ste. 330
Washington, DC 20005

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