Asia

Asia

Mobility First! - ASEF Cultural Mobility Initiative is publicly funded by 51 Asian and European countries, the ASEAN Secretariat and the European Union, under the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), an intergovernmental, political dialogue process.

Y E A R 1

2017R E V I E W

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Activities We Support

FestivalBiennaleConference

Artists’ or Writers’ ResidencyPractice-led Research

“Go and see”Short-term Exploration

Networking

ExhibitionWorkshop

TrainingForum

Mobility First! ASEF Cultural Mobility Initiative

A travel fund for artists and cultural professionals in Asia and Europe

Key Insights from Year 1There is strong awareness and interest for international exchange and cooperation

There is increased interest from females and early career practitioners in the arts sector

There is increased market demand for showcasing art from artists of diverse backgrounds

There is a renewed interest for regional exchange in Asia

Cultural mobility is high on the global cultural policy agenda

Cultural mobility is part of the regular work life of artists and cultural professionals. It is not only a matter of choice, but a basic necessity for professional growth and cooperation.

Main OutcomesAt the end of its first year, Mobility First! was recognised by UNESCO as a “success story” in multilateral cooperation (Global Report 2018: Reshaping Cultural Policies)

ASEM Culture Ministers cited Mobility First! as a good example for fostering international cultural cooperation (ASEM CMM8, 28 Feb-2 Mar 2018, Sofia, Bulgaria)

AsiaEurope

31

Europe

Asia1329

35ARTISTS

38CULTURAL

PROFESSIONALS

58ASIANS

15EUROPEANS

IN

33EVENTS

23ASEM

COUNTRIES

35MALES

38FEMALES

73SUPPORTED

PRACTITIONERS

28ASEM

COUNTRIES

FROM

830 APPLICATIONS

46 ASEM

COUNTRIES

FROM