Professional Research Programs
Asian applicants may apply for visits to the U.S. to take part in residency programs, to participate in courses and workshops in non-degree programs, and to conduct general research and observation in their field.

Applicants should propose professional activities suitable for their career development.

American applicants may apply for programs of research, training or observation in Asia and must be based in an arts institution that will serve as their local host.

Academic Programs
The ACC will consider applications from Asian students pursuing graduate study in universities in the United States. Applications are not accepted for undergraduate programs and the grant extends only to living expenses and international airfare. Applicants are encouraged to find other sources of funding for their tuition. Students must apply separately to universities for acceptance while applying to the ACC for funds.

Project and Organization Grants
A limited number of grants may be awarded to institutions for projects involving international exchanges in the arts between Asia, the United States and amongst Asian countries. Grants for projects are usually very modest in size as the ACC’s resources are focused in individual fellowships.

Fields of Award
The grant program covers all the visual and performing arts, both contemporary and traditional. Fields of awards include:

• Archaeology
• Architecture (design, history and theory)
• Arts Management
• Arts Education
• Art Criticism
• Art History
• Conservation
• Crafts
• Dance
• Non- Commercial Design
• Film and Video
• Museology
• Music
• Painting
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
• Theatre

ACC does not support the following:

• Commercial and industrial design
• Mass communications
• Individual artist exhibitions
• Performance tours
• Lecture tours
• Film or video production costs
• Publications
• Undergraduate study
• Operating costs or capital campaigns
• General program and administration costs
• Activities conducted by individuals in their home countries

Supported Countries
The Asian Cultural Council grants are open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States of America and the following countries of Asia:

• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• Brunei
• Cambodia
• China
• East Timor
• India
• Indonesia
• Japan
• South Korea
• Laos
• Malaysia
• Mongolia
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Singapore
• Sri Lanka
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Vietnam

Application Procedures & Schedule
We are now accepting applications for individual and organization fellowships to be awarded in 2013. Please read the following guidelines carefully before filling in the online application form (links below). Following the annual Board of Trustees meeting in May, all applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their applications.

Guidelines:

• Please note that only one application per person will be accepted, and that the ACC will acknowledge receipt of your application. ACC will not process late or incomplete applications and will not follow up on incomplete applications.
• Please fill out the application to the best of your ability and knowledge. The ACC may contact you if any clarification is needed.
• Upload a photo of yourself with the application (JPEG, not to exceed 1MB). If you have trouble doing this, please send a copy of the photo along with your supplementary materials.
• Please make a note of the ACC office to which you have applied. This same office will be in touch with you regarding any questions about your application.
• Supplementary materials that pertain to the applicant’s previous work must be submitted by November 1, 2012. Only one disk, in CD or DVD format, will be accepted. The ACC will not consider any other materials. Supplementary materials will not be returned. Please do not send originals that cannot be replaced. Write your first name, last name, and the date on the CD or DVD.

Visual artists should include in their CD/DVD:

IMAGES

• 12 images of work completed within the last 5 years or 4 samples of video work
• Format: Images should be in JPEG format, and should be approximately 2800 pixels on the longest dimension. Please select the highest quality and lowest compression possible for each image.
• Title each image as “your last name_your first name__#” (ex: Smith_John_3.jpg)
• Write your first and last name on the CD or DVD.

IMAGELIST

• image list numbered in corresponding order of appearance of images on CD,
• include your name, title of art work, date of work, media/materials and dimensions
• include a brief explanation if necessary of image/work if necessary
• Artist’s statement

Performing artists, Video artists, and Filmmakers applying to the Council should include:

• No more than one DVD
• DVD/video information (title, date, length of work, production information-i.e., camera, editing, producer, director, etc.)
• Performing artists should include 3-5 minute excerpts of 2-3 works they would like the ACC to review.
• Artist’s statement