Asian Cultural Council

The Asian Cultural Council is a foundation supporting cultural exchange
in the visual and performing arts between the United States and the
countries of Asia, primarily through a program of fellowships:

(1) ACC Humanities Fellowship Program: supports scholars undertaking
	academic research in arts-related fields in Asia.

(2) ACC Asian Art and Religion Fellowship Program: supports scholars, 
	specialists, and artists undertaking research in Asia
	that focuses on the relationship between Asian artistic
	and religious traditions.

(3) ACC Japan-United States Arts Program: supports artists, scholars 
	and specialists pursuing research, observation, and
	creative work in Japan pertaining to the study and 
	understanding of Japanese arts and culture.

(4) ACC Residency Program in Asia: supported through a gift from the
	Freeman Foundation, will provide grant assistance to 
	American artists, scholars and specialists undertaking
	research, teaching, or creative residencies at cultural
	and educational institutions in Asia.


Eligibility: The majority of grants support individuals from Asia
	traveling to the US. However, grants to US citizens or  
	permanent residents are available.

Deadline:  February 1 (annually)

Contact: The Asian Cultural Council
         1290 Avenue of the Americas
         New York, NY 10104
         Tel.  (212) 373-4300
	 Fax   (212) 315-0996



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