Wales Arts International are pleased to announce the 6 recipients of the Connections Through Culture: India-Wales Fund, supported by British Council, Arts Council Wales and Wales Arts International.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Dream a Dream
A Thriving Future for Us
A creative collaboration between Aberystwyth Arts Centre and Dream a Dream (Bangalore, India) to give a platform for young people age 12 - 18 from both countries to collaborate on a digital art project focusing on creating a sustainable and thriving future.
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and Science Gallery, Bangaluru
Exploring art and industry in India and Wales, the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery (Swansea, South Wales) will collaborate with the Science Gallery Bengaluru, the Museum Society of Mumbai (under the stewardship of Pheroza Godrej) and art historian Zehra Jumabhoy.
Jonny Cotsen and Access For ALL
Deaf performer and creative consultant, Jonny Cotsen (Wales) and arts accessibility consultancy Access For ALL (India), will collaborate to develop a manifesto for accessible art where accessibility is at the apex of planning an all-inclusive arts festival celebrating artists and audiences with disabilities.
Kaite O’Reilly and Navtej Singh Johar
Kaite O'Reilly (Wales) a playwright, radio dramatist, writer, and dramaturg who works in disability arts and culture and mainstream culture will collaborate with award winning choreographer Navtej Johar (India).
Professor Marc Rees and the Pickle Factory Dance Foundation
CRO | PAN
A creative collaboration between installation artist Professor Mark Rees (Wales) and the Pickle Factory (Kolkata, India), in partnership with the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Wales Arts Review and Meta Arts
Intercut Labs
A 10-month research initiative between Wales Arts Review and Meta Arts in India, pairing six artists from Wales and India who will collaborate through three virtual culture labs and create an inter-disciplinary arts production for young people.