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International exchanges and travel grants theatre

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides grants for international exchanges and travel to support theatre artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. This includes support for international exchanges and travels abroad as well as international exchanges in Sweden. For travels abroad, exchanges may involve guest performances, tours, residencies, work stays, workshops, or active participation in events. Artists can also apply for self-initiated travel for professional development such as research, attending courses or workshops, visiting festivals or conferences, or meeting with collaborators. For exchanges in Sweden, artists can apply to invite foreign artists to Sweden for collaborative work, symposia, seminars, workshops or artistic projects aimed at strengthening artistic development and international contacts. The grant typically covers travel and living expenses, and in some cases transportation and participation fees, but does not include production costs, fees or salaries.

International Exchanges and Travel Grants Film

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides grants for international exchanges and travel to support film artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. This grant supports two main types of activities: international exchanges and travels abroad, and international exchanges in Sweden. For travel abroad, the grant covers various forms of exchange including guest performances, screenings at festivals, tours, residencies, work stays, workshops, or active participation in events, as well as self-initiated travel for professional development such as research, attending courses or workshops, visiting festivals or conferences, or meeting with collaborators. For exchanges in Sweden, the grant supports inviting foreign artists to Sweden for collaborative work or knowledge sharing through symposia, seminars, workshops, or artistic projects. The grants typically cover travel and living expenses, and in some cases transportation and participation fees, but do not include production costs, fees, or salaries.

International exchanges and travel grants - Dance and Circus

The Swedish Arts Grants Committee provides grants for international exchanges and travel to support dancers, choreographers, and circus artists' opportunities to create, develop and nurture contacts abroad. This funding includes two main types: international exchanges and travels abroad, and international exchanges in Sweden. For travel abroad, grants can support guest performances, tours, residencies, work stays, workshops, active participation in events, or self-initiated travel for professional development such as research, courses, festivals, or meetings with collaborators. For exchanges in Sweden, artists can apply to invite foreign artists to Sweden for collaborations, workshops or seminars that strengthen artistic development and international contacts. The program is designed for artist-initiated exchanges rather than institutional programming. Applications are accepted year-round with decisions made quarterly, and grants can be awarded retroactively if applied for before the exchange takes place.

Scandinavian Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest: Public Programs and Community Projects

Grants for public programs and community projects are awarded to nonprofit (501(c)3) organizations. These grants encourage the perpetuation of Scandinavian cultural traditions through the support of community events such as festivals, celebrations, and heritage events as well as workshops, performances, classes, and demonstrations. The program aims to perpetuate an interest in and understanding of traditional arts and skills, encourage broad public awareness of folk cultures and traditions, and add new dimensions to improve ongoing programs. Projects focus on Scandinavian folk arts and cultural traditions in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The American-Scandinavian Foundation supports cultural heritage programs that demonstrate compliance with relevant regulations and respect for indigenous peoples' cultural rights.