Asia Writes

12 September 2012

Asian Expressions (AEX) offers the unique experience of meeting writers, translators, publishers and other literary professionals who are involved in the creation and publication of works written in Singapore's official languages - English, Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

The Book Council is therefore looking for cheerful, committed and responsible volunteers to help run the programme. As a volunteer, you will receive:

• Free admission to programmes on the day you volunteer
• Free meals on the day you volunteer
• A letter of appreciation from the Book Council
• Invaluable experience in managing a literary event

To sign up as a volunteer, please contact us by e-mail.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: filzah@bookcouncil.sg

Website: http://bookcouncil.sg/_writers/translations.php

09 August 2012

Deadline: 30 September 2012

Union Church Playgroup is giving out this hot news to you all: For the coming school year, library will be opened to all playgroup children without charging.

Expecting a higher number in borrowing books with this new policy, we are asking your help to donate story books to us despite buying brand new books. If you have older kids in the family, have books which are no longer suitable for their age to read and they are in good condition, we would appreciate it if you could donate them to our library.

Books that are suitable for children up to 4 years old are needed; please mark your donation as: "Book Donations to Playgroup Library, Attention: Judy Hon".

Feel free to drop the donations at our collection box close to Administration Office by the end of September.

Union Church is located at 22A Kennedy Road, Midlevels, Hong Kong.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: ucadmin@unionchurchhk.org

Website: http://www.unionchurchhk.org

04 August 2011

Dates: 8 August 2011 (Baguio) and 10 October 2011 (Bicol)

The Philippine Center of International PEN (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists) continues its series of workshops on teaching literature in selected regions of the Philippines this year.

Called “For Love of the Word: Workshops on Teaching Philippine Literature in High School and College,” the next workshop will be held on August 8 (Monday), from 8:30 to 4:30 pm, at Juan Luna Hall (UP Baguio Auditorium), University of Philippines-Baguio. Eminent writers/scholars and university professors Delfin Tolentino and Jun Cruz Reyes will serve as facilitators.

This workshop is co-hosted by UP-Baguio, and supported by PEN International in UK, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

This project is PEN’s modest way of assisting in the improvement of literature education in the country. In the 2010 Cebu Congress, PEN has resolved to work more closely with the education sector, as it “recognizes that literary taste is shaped in the schools, especially the public school system; it is where generations must be taught to appreciate the outstanding works of our very own writers, works that constitute the soul of our nation.”

The first three workshops were successfully held on March 25 at Far Eastern University-Manila, May 6 at the University of San Agustin-Iloilo, and June 9 at the University of Cebu.

Forthcoming are three more workshops—in Bicol, Pangasinan, and Cagayan de Oro. The Bicol workshop will be held on October 10, in cooperation with Naga College Foundation.

For inquiries, please contact Philippine PEN at Solidaridad Bookstore, 531 Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila, Philippines. Tel. (632) 5230870; Telefax (632) 5255038; email: philippinepen@yahoo.com; mobile: +639175287491.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: philippinepen@yahoo.com

Website: http://philippinepen.ph/

29 July 2011

Dates: 1 - 24 August 2011

The National Youth Commission (NYC) is pleased to announce that the Regional Consultations for the Philippine Youth Development Plan (PYDP) 2011-2016 is now underway.

The PYDP, formulated through secondary and primary data-gathering and research which is held every 5 years across all 17 regions of the country, provides an update on the profile of the Filipino youth – their prevailing values and attitudes in relation to their needs, aspirations, and problems. It is a companion document of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016.

The process of consultations, which started on June 28, 2011, is conducted in cooperation with various youth leaders, National Government Agencies, Local Government Units, and Non-Government Agencies. In line with this, the NYC is inviting all media representatives to cover the remaining consultations on the following dates and places:

• August 1, 2011 NEDA 7 Conference Hall, Government Center, Sudlon, Lahug Cebu City
• August 4-5, 2011 Casa Blanca Restaurant (Function Room), Sinsuat Highway, Cotabato City
• August 8, 2011 Multi-Purpose Hall, University of Luzon, Perez Boulevard, Dagupan City
• August 10, 2011 Multi-Purpose Hall, City Hall, Baguio City
• August 15, 2011 TBA
• August 18, 2011 Conference Hall, DepED Regional Office, Carig, Tuguegarao City
• August 23-24, 2011 NYC Central Office, Quezon City

For confirmation and to know more about the Philippine Youth Development Plan 2011-2016 please feel free to call Ms. Sarah Grutas at telephone number 4162833 (Social Marketing Division).

Contact Information:

For inquiries: call Ms. Sarah Grutas at telephone number 4162833

Website: http://nyc.gov.ph/

27 July 2011

Media Transasia Ltd, one of the region’s leading publishing companies, is seeking an experienced editor for one of its high-profile consumer publications. This is a senior position requiring an understanding of both the editorial and publishing sides of a magazine department, as well as experience of managing a multi-national team, departmental budgets, and working closely with the commercial side of the publication. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience.

Senior Editorial Staff (Bangkok)

Responsibilities:

* Minimum five years’ experience on a national/regional English-language publication
* Previous experience at least at deputy editor level
* Proven leadership track record of managing a strong team
* Proven track record of leading a successful publication (please provide publication details and objective evidence of its success)
* All-round experience from English-language writing and subediting upwards to staff evaluation and to budget management, and to dealing with big-name clients

Requirements:

* Native English speaker preferred, or English at native language level (reading, writing, speaking)
* 10+ years in editorial/publishing (references may be sought from past four employers)
* All-round experience of editorial processes in a monthly magazine, with strong knowledge of the editorial and production schedules of a regional publication
* Proven track record of handling commissioning stories and working with other editors in developing story ideas
* Proven track record in dealing with the commercial and marketing aspects of publishing, and in communicating with clients and agencies
* Knowledge of the travel industry and consumer preferences in Asia
* Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills are absolutely vital

Media Transasia Thailand Co.,Ltd.
75/8 Ocean Tower 2, 14th Floor
Sukhumvit 19 Wattana Bangkok 10110

Via: jobstreet.com

Contact Information:

For submissions: Media Transasia Thailand Co., Ltd., 75/8 Ocean Tower 2, 14th Floor, Sukhumvit 19 Wattana Bangkok 10110

Website: http://www.mediatransasia.com/

26 July 2011

Date: 20 August 2011 (1-6pm)

Objective:

1. To assists interested art organization and individual to come up with a feasible project proposal for submission to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts on or before August 30.

Things to remember:

· Participating organization or individual is/are must fill-out the draft proposal form of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Please see attachment No.1.
...· Project proposal must in line with the programs of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Please see attachment No. 2
· Project proponent must have all the requirements needed by the NCCA. Please see attachment No. 2
· The project proposal must be implemented on 2012.

Dates to remember:

• August 13 - deadline of submission of draft proposal at Espasyo Siningdikato, Inc. e-mail:
• sinindikato@gmail.com or jmean72@yahoo.com
• August 15 – Espasyo Siningdikato will submit all draft proposal to Ferdie Isleta, Project
• Officer, NCCA Subcommission on the Arts for comments and suggestions.
• August 20,1-6PM – Mentoring Workshop - Distribution and round table discussion of
• submitted draft project proposal with comments for improvement
• from the NCCA.
• August 30 – Submission of project proposal to NCCA.

Location: Espasyo Siningdikato creatiVenue, B11 L9 Congressional Road, Brgy. Sta. Fe, Dasmariñas, Cavite

Contact Information:

For inquiries: contact Mary Ann Jimenez-Salvador at 0915-9032193 or Ronald Verzo at 0915-1156738

Website: http://espasyo-siningdikato.blogspot.com/

25 July 2011

Dates: 26 - 28 August 2011 (Harbourfront Centre), 3 - 5 September 2011 (Vancouver Downtown)

The Toronto Taiwanfest:

Event Name: 2011 TELUS TAIWANfest
Start Date: August 26, 2011
End Date: August 28, 2011

Time:

Aug 26 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Aug 27 1:00pm – 11:00pm
Aug 28 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Event Description:

2011 TELUS TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre from August 26th to 28th.

Highlights are great fusion concerts, funky Techno Prince dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal artisans, inspiring documentaries, fabulous culinary shows, brand new games for all ages, world's best beef noodle. This festival is about to change you how you see Taiwanese culture!

Admission Free!

Venue Names: Harbourfront Centre

Venue Addresses: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8

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The Vancouver Taiwanfest:

Event Name: 2011 TELUS TAIWANfest
Start Date: Sept 3, 2011
End Date: Sept 5, 2011
Time: 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Event Description:

2011 TELUS TAIWANfest returns to Vancouver Downtown during the Labour Day weekend.

Highlights are great fusion concerts, funky Techno Prince dance, Taiwanese Aboriginal artisans, inspiring documentaries, fabulous culinary shows, brand new games for all ages, world's best beef noodle and the first-ever street banquet that celebrates Vancouver 125. This festival is about to change you how you see Taiwanese culture!

Contact Information:

For inquiries: online form here

Website: http://www.taiwanfest.ca/

15 July 2011

Deadline: 9 September 2011

The Philippine Postal Corporation invites all young Filipino people to participate in the 41st International Letter Writing Competition for Young People (2011). The theme for the competition is “Write a letter to an athlete or sports figure you admire to explain what the Olympic Games mean to you”. The competition period will run up to September 9, 2011.

All young people up to 15 years of age are qualified to join the contest. The compositions must be recent and original letters—in English—must not exceed the limit of 800 words in length. It must take the form of a letter – typewritten.

The winners shall receive the following prizes:

• First Prize – P15, 000.00, + Medal, Plaque and Stamp Albums
• Second Prize – 10, 000.00, + Medal, Plaque and Stamp Albums
• Third Prize – 5, 000.00, + Medal, Plaque and Stamp Albums

The first prize winning entry shall be sent by Philpost to the International Bureau as the Philippines official entry to the 41th International Letter Writing Competition for Young People (2012).

Compositions must be in the form of a letter and contain the elements of a letter (place and date, addressee`s address, opening and closing salutation and signature). On a separate sheet of paper, the participant must indicate the following information:

1. Number of Words of the Letter Composition
2. Complete Name and Home Address
3. Gender of Candidate
4. Age and/or Date of Birth
5. Color Photo of Candidate (2×2)
6. Name and Address of School/Grade or Year Level
7. Contact Numbers (Tel./Cellphone)

The Criteria for Judging (UNESCO judging criteria) are as follows:

1. Relevance to the theme of the competition - 30%
2. Imagination and originality of the contents - 20%
3. Demonstrates a good style of writing - 20%
and communication
4.Demonstrates an extensive vocabulary - 20%
5. Youthfulness of tone - 10%

Total of 100%

All entries must be submitted via POSTAL MAIL ONLY (Express or Registered Mail) not later than September 9, 2011 to:

Office of the Assistant Postmaster General for Marketing & Business Dev`t
C/o Ms. Jocelyn E. Cacho – Special Project Officer
3/F Philippine Postal Corporation, Liwasang Bonifacio
1000 Manila

For more information about the competition, please visit the website at:
www.upu.int/letter writing/en/index.shtml or call Tel. No.527-01-08/527-00-59/527-00-74 Telefax.527-00-91/524-87-71. Also log on to Philpost Website at: http://www.philpost.gov.ph

The Assistant Postmaster General for Marketing shall preside and convene a group of judges who shall select the winning entries. The group shall be guide by the Rules of the UPU international letter-writing competition for young people set for this year’s event. Posters, flyers and other forms of promotional materials shall be prepared and distributed to post offices and schools nationwide.

The purpose of this project is to develop the young people’s skills in composition and the subtlety of their thoughts, to foster affection for letter writing, and to contribute to the strengthening of international friendship — one of the essential missions of the UPU. On top of this, the promotion of letter writing would certainly arrest the fast declining volume of personal correspondence that is being affected by alternative and modern communications technology.

The main objective, therefore, is to stimulate letter writing among the youth especially with the growing number of Overseas Filipino workers numbering around 9 million as of today. Their presence abroad is undoubtedly a very good opportunity for the Corporation to increase its postage sales once we succeed in promoting the habit of letter writing among their friends and relatives. Further, this year’s theme is all the more appropriate and imperative for the postal service to have a direct hand in its promotion.

Contact Information:

For submissions: Office of the Assistant Postmaster General for Marketing & Business Dev`t, C/o Ms. Jocelyn E. Cacho – Special Project Officer, 3/F Philippine Postal Corporation, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila

Website: http://www.philpost.gov.ph

14 July 2011

Dar Al-Fikr School is a non-profit institution, dedicated to superior education. Established in 1985, educating above 750 students aged 3 to 18, Kindergarten through grade 12th. It offers own designed Unified Fikr Program, which is an integrated curriculum the national and international. Also the school provides an American based curriculum where students study the majority of their subjects through the medium of English, and the school prepares the students for TOEFL and SAT tests. It aims at providing generation with a distinguished education to support the society and the country.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop + enhance + lead extra curricular activities
• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of learning standards and that support project based learning.
• Address individual needs of students through long and short term planning.
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments.
• Evaluate students' progress on a continuous basis.
• Prepare individual student achievement reports for parents.
• Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative, and challenging learning environment.
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management.
• Perform other duties, as deemed appropriate by the English Dept. Head and Principal.

Salary and Benefits: An outstanding package is available for successful teacher.

Working hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday - Wednesday + 9:a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday

Day off: Friday.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master's Degree, majoring in English is a plus
• Teaching License or Diploma specialized with grades 1-3
• Experience in teaching American or British curricula
• Computer literate for electronic teaching purposes
• Experienced in using creative teaching techniques such as project-based curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to work with various student levels
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Minimum teaching experience years 3
• Native speakers of English preferred

Education

Bachelor/Master's Degree, majoring in English is a plus

Contact Information:

For inquiries:

For submissions: apply here

Website: http://www.fikr.sch.sa/

05 July 2011

Deadline: 29 July 2011

We are looking for a Festival Assistant for the 2012 festival.

Candidate must have skill in the following areas: budgeting, bookkeeping and accounting, office management. The candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the office, overseeing the budget, liaising with authors, assisting with all print work such as programmes, posters, advertisements etc, web management and assisting the festival team with event management during the festival. Fluency in English required. Basic spoken Sinhalese required. Knowledge of literature not required.


Full Time - September until the end of February 2012. If successful, a long term position will be considered. Application deadline July 29th 2011

Please apply to fd@galleliteraryfestival.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com

For submissions: fd@galleliteraryfestival.com

Website: http://galleliteraryfestival.com/

29 June 2011

Deadline: 31 July 2011 (from 30 June 2011)

The closing date for the IMalaysia letter writing competition organised by Pos Malaysia has been extended to July 31. The extension was due to the encouraging participation from schools throughout the country. The competition, which promotes critical thinking and creativity among the young generation, offers attractive prizes for the six best letters. Students can refer to the posters in their schools, visit www.pos.com.my, www.skmm.gov.my, email hafiz.kadir@pos.com.my or contact 03-2267 2000 for further information. The competition is jointly organised with the Information Communication and Culture Ministry, Education Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. (Bernama)

ERTANDINGAN MENULIS SURAT 1MALAYSIA

"Bayangkan anda seorang pejuang kemerdekaan Malaysia. Tulis sepucuk surat yang menceritakan pengalaman dan harapan anda kepada rakyat malaysia."

Tarikh tutup penyertaan : 31 JUL 2011

1. MAKLUMAT PERTANDINGAN

a) Pertandingan ini dibuka dari 1 Mei 2011 hingga 31 Jul 2011.

b) Penyertaan hanya dibenarkan dalam Bahasa Malaysia sahaja.

c) Setiap penyertaan mestilah menepati tajuk yang diberikan iaitu: “Bayangkan anda seorang pejuang kemerdekaan Malaysia. Tulis sepucuk surat yang menceritakan pengalaman dan harapan anda kepada rakyat Malaysia.”

d) Surat yang ditulis mesti mengandungi jumlah perkataan seperti berikut:

i) antara 300 hingga 500 patah perkataan untuk Kategori A.
ii) antara 500 hingga 1,000 patah perkataan untuk Kategori B.

e) Format surat adalah surat TIDAK RASMI. Mulakan surat anda seperti berikut: Kepada rakyat Malaysia yang dikasihi, PENGALAMAN SAYA SEBAGAI PEJUANG KEMERDEKAAN DAN HARAPAN SAYA KEPADA RAKYAT MALAYSIA

2. KELAYAKAN PENYERTAAN

a) Pertandingan menulis surat ini dibuka kepada para pelajar sekolah rendah Tahun 1 hingga Tahun 6 (Kategori A) dan menengah Tingkatan 1 hingga Tingkatan 5 (Kategori B) di seluruh Malaysia.

b) Para pelajar yang ingin menyertai mestilah merupakan warganegara Malaysia.

c) Para pelajar yang ingin menyertai juga dikehendaki membeli setem berharga RM0.80 dan sepucuk sampul surat kosong bersaiz A4 dan beralamat sendiri untuk pihak penganjur mengirimkan sijil penyertaan.

3. TERMA DAN SYARAT PERTANDINGAN

a) Hanya satu penyertaan sahaja dibenarkan bagi setiap peserta.

b) Penyertaan mestilah sampai selewat-lewatnya pada 30 Jun 2011 kepada Sekretariat Pertandingan seperti yang dinyatakan di bawah.

c) Surat yang ditulis mestilah mengikut tema yang ditetapkan di perenggan 1 (c).

d) Karya yang diciplak adalah tidak dibenarkan. Sekiranya didapati surat yang dihantar bukan karya asli, maka penyertaan anda dibatalkan serta-merta.

e) Surat mestilah ditulis dalam Bahasa Malaysia sahaja.

f) Surat mestilah bertulis tangan, kemas, dan mudah dibaca. Tidak dibenarkan sama sekali menggunakan mesin taip atau komputer.

g) Surat mestilah mengandungi sekurang-kurangnya 300-500 patah perkataan untuk Kategori A, manakala 500- 1,000 untuk Kategori B.

h) Surat dan borang penyertaan yang telah lengkap diisi dengan nama pelajar, alamat rumah pelajar, nombor telefon pelajar, nama sekolah, alamat sekolah, nama guru penyelaras dan nombor telefon guru hendaklah diposkan secara individu. Borang penyertaan boleh didapati di laman web Pos Malaysia (www.pos.com.my).

i) Penyertaan mestilah disahkan/dicop oleh pihak sekolah secara individu.

4. KRITERIA PENGHAKIMAN

Keseluruhan surat yang dihantar oleh peserta akan dinilai mengikut kriteria dan pecahan skima pemarkahan berikut:

a) Penggunaan Gaya Bahasa:

i) Tatabahasa = 20 markah
ii) Perbendaharaan Kata = 20 markah
iii) Struktur Ayat = 20 markah

b) Kandungan:

i) Kejituan Fakta dan Penghuraian = 40 markah, Keseluruhan = 100 markah

5. SENARAI HADIAH PEMENANG

Seramai 3 pemenang akan dipilih bagi setiap kategori serta 10 pemenang saguhati.

6. Sila alamatkan penyertaan anda kepada:

Pertandingan Menulis Surat 1Malaysia
P.O. Box 1000
50796 Kuala Lumpur

7. Untuk sebarang maklumat/pertanyaan, sila hubungi:

Sekretariat
Pertandingan Menulis Surat 1Malaysia
Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat
Pos Malaysia Berhad
Tingkat 34, Menara Dayabumi
50050 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : 03-2267 2000/03-2267 2078
Faks : 03-2274 5951
Email : hafiz.kadir@pos.com.my / shazuin.shahri@cmc.gov.my

Download:

* Syarat Pertandingan

* Borang Pertandingan

* Contoh Tokoh Perjuang

Contact Information:

For inquiries: hafiz.kadir@pos.com.my

For submissions: Pertandingan Menulis Surat 1Malaysia, P.O. Box 1000, 50796 Kuala Lumpur

Website: http://www.pos.com.my

27 June 2011

If you have read VS Naipaul’s recent interview posted in The Guardian, you are aware and likely perplexed, annoyed, outraged or amused by his banal comments regarding women writers, their lack of mastery in the home and in the world of letters, and the sentimental “feminine tosh” they inevitably produce.

From The Guardian: Naipaul is no stranger to criticism. In the past Naipaul has criticised India's top female authors for their "banality" on the topic he is best known for writing about, the legacy of British colonialism.

While you might stand in awe of his ability to determine the gender of a writer in two paragraphs or less, you might also find a tinge of dismay colouring the now setting sun of your once shining belief that we had in fact moved past the 19th-century in our appreciation of categories of gender.

In any case, VS Naipaul means no harm, but he has also clarified he is not a fan of the species known as the woman writer. For those who respect and love writing and literature, regardless of gender on either side of the reader-writer equation, it hurts to find a discussion of the art so reduced in nature.

There is really only one thing left to do when one’s (he)art is broken: write a love letter.

Do you have a love letter for VS Naipaul? Please see our guidelines for submission below.

Guidelines for Submission

If you have a love letter for VS Naipaul and you would like to share it, please send it as an attachment to loveletterstovsnaipaul@yahoo.ca.

We are looking for original material not posted or published elsewhere. Please include both your real name and your pen name. Your pen name will be published with your love letter, and a cross-listing of your pen name and real name will appear on a separate page on the site.

We cannot promise to publish everything, and we will not publish violent or inappropriate content. We will, however, publish intelligent letters with intelligent content. Be they spiked with vitriol, awash with sentiment, amused to the point of disbelief, or simply bored with the same old argument, your love letters should both inform and entertain.

It should also be known that we delight in all forms of “feminine tosh,” regardless of the author’s gender.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: loveletterstovsnaipaul@yahoo.ca

For submissions: loveletterstovsnaipaul@yahoo.ca

Website: http://lovelettertovsnaipaul.wordpress.com/

20 June 2011

Deadline: 15 September 2011

Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe is a new initiative that aims to support collaborative artistic projects in the framework of the Asia-Europe dialogue. Artists, cultural workers, arts organisations and arts networks of Asia and Europe are invited to apply.

Arts Network Asia (ANA) and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), in collaboration with the European network Trans Europe Halles, will jointly promote this initiative for projects taking place between November 2011 and November 2012.

ANA and ASEF have maintained active roles in fostering connectivity and engagement across cultures through artistic collaborations, exchanges and dialogues. Through this programme they aim to reinforce Asia-Europe exchanges with the objective of deepening mutual understanding between cultural communities in the two regions.

This initiative includes the following as criteria for consideration:

* Artistic/creative projects that facilitates collaboration, dialogue and exchanges between Asia and Europe
* Projects in any discipline of contemporary arts (e.g. performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, film, new media) or cross-disciplinary projects
* Projects that engage as many partners and participants from ASEM countries (Asia Europe Meeting1)
* The content should reflect the cultural diversity of Asia and Europe with the aim of showing different perspectives from the two regions
* Generate an artistic outcome with possible public components (e.g. performances, exhibitions)
* Proposed jointly by a minimum of 2 partners in Asia and Europe, one partner from each region
* Applicants should be from ASEM countries
* Projects should take place in ASEM countries.

The support for each project will be up to SGD 25,000. Selected projects are, however, expected to seek further support or sponsorship. A maximum of 3 projects will be supported in 2011-12.

IMPORTANT PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION

Initial project proposal MUST be submitted in English through this website by 15 July 2011.

The initial proposal should include information on the content, philosophy and objectives of the project. Please download the application form and submit the form through this website.

Important: Please include “Creative Encounters/Your Project Name” in the Name of Project field in the online application form. Any project proposals that exceed the word limit will not be considered.

If there are any problems encountered in the online application or if you are unable to apply online due to the specific contexts of your city, please contact airmanuporn[at]artsnetworkasia.org

Subsequently, shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a full proposal. This full proposal including details of projects' budget and communication plan will be submitted on or before 15 September 2011. Successful applications will be informed by 15 October 2011.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

For further information, you may communicate with Manuporn Luengaram, ANA Manager via email address airmanuporn[at]artsnetworkasia.org or Tay Tong, ANA Director at taytong[at]theatreworks.org.sg

Click here to download application form >>

About ANA, ASEF and Trans Europe Halles

The Arts Network Asia (ANA) is set up by an independent group of artists, cultural workers and art activists, is an enabling grant body working across borders in multiple disciplines that encourages and supports regional artistic collaboration as well as develops managerial and administrative skills within Asia. The ANA is motivated by the philosophy of meaningful collaboration, distinguished by mutual respect, initiated in Asia and carried out together with Asian artists and arts communities. It operates in 11 languages. The ANA is supported by the Ford Foundation since its inception in 1999 and hosted and managed by TheatreWorks (Singapore).

Contact Information:

For inquiries: airmanuporn[at]artsnetworkasia.org

For submissions: submit online here

Website: http://www.artsnetworkasia.org

16 June 2011

Dates: 20 - 25 June 2011

A six-day workshop for young writers and illustrators on book making. Starting from ideation, writing, illustrating to designing. The participants will be presented certificates at the completion of the workshop. Are you ready to stack your library with books of your own now?

For registrations, contact: 8800797611


Contact Information:

For inquiries: call 8800797611

Website: http://www.katha.org/

08 June 2011

Deadline: 11 June 2011

The Old Parliament House Limited is a not-for-profit enterprise committed to enriching lives through arts and cultural initiatives. Our practice focuses on building creative communities, connecting arts and business resources and developing sustainable arts spaces.

Do you aspire to be a creative entrepreneur? Or are you already one but are still brimming with ideas? Here is your chance to win SGD10,000!

At this year's Asia on the Edge 2011, creative talents from Asia will have the opportunity to interact with over 100 like-minded creators from around Asia, and showcase their fresh ideas to a distinguished panel of international experts and venture capitalists who can take their concepts to the next level.

Happening at The Arts House from 24 to 25 June, the inaugural Generating Ideas Symposium at Asia on the Edge 2011 will give creative entrepreneurs a chance to win the SGD 10,000 as seed money to develop their concept.

We invite all Asians (of Asian origin or based in Asia) to register their proposals online at http://spaces.org.sg/aote/ which also includes submission rules, fees and other eligibility information.

Qualifications

Both Discovery Café and Pitch It! are open to all artists, professionals and practitioners from the arts and creative industries based in Asia or of Asian origins. Attendees of Discovery Café can also participate in Pitch It! and vice-versa, or simply choose to attend either.

Pitch It! looks for ideas or concepts which have yet to be realised (still in concept stage) or are in prototype or early developmental stage (e.g. workshop stage for a performance; manuscript for literary arts; script for new media/film) and have the potential for further development.

The programme are open to the following disciplines:

• Performing arts (theatre, music, dance, inter-disciplinary work etc.)
• Design
• Film and New Media
• Visual Arts
• Literary Arts

The submission should articulate clearly:

• Concept/Idea (and if possible, the following:)
• Key differentiating factor of the Concept within the context of its field/discipline/industry
• Market Needs
• Economic Viability and Spin off
• Implementation Plan to realise the concept

Contact Information:

For inquiries: aces@spaces.org.sg

For submissions: sign up here

Website: http://spaces.org.sg/aote/

31 May 2011

Deadline: 30 September 2011

Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, and has been at the international forefront of academic scholarship for many years. Ranked 21st among the top 200 universities in the world by the UK’s Times Higher Education, the University has a comprehensive range of study programmes and research disciplines spread across 10 faculties and about 100 sub-divisions of studies and learning. There are over 23,400 undergraduate and postgraduate students coming from 50 countries, and more than 1,200 members of academic and academic-related staff, many of whom are internationally renowned.

Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities
(Comparative Literature) (Ref.: 20110322)

Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities (Comparative Literature), from August 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter on a three-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal. Appointee with demonstrated performance will be considered for tenure towards the end of the second three-year contract.

The department of Comparative Literature enjoys a reputation as a leader in literary, theoretical, and cultural studies using cross-cultural materials and interdisciplinary approaches. Main areas of research and teaching in the department include visual cultures and film studies, literature, critical theory, feminism and gender studies, postcolonial, Hong Kong, and China studies, and new media and global studies. The department offers B.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree programmes, and has excellent teaching and research facilities and support. The University and the Hong Kong Research Grants Council provide substantial competitive funding for research projects of all kinds. Information about the department can be obtained at http://www.hku.hk/complit.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Comparative Literature or a related field. The department seeks applicants who are strongly committed to teaching and research in literary and cultural studies in Asian and/or China-West contexts. Those with a strong publication record and experience in teamwork will have an advantage. The appointee will be expected to teach a range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels presented in theoretical, postcolonial, global, and comparative frames. Courses may include introductory film and literature, gender and sexuality, as well as drama and poetry.

Annual salary will be in the range of HK$484,980 - 749,520 (approximately US$1 = HK$ 7.8) (subject to review from time to time at the entire discretion of the University), with starting salary depending on qualifications and experience. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment carries leave and medical/dental benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable.

To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit an application letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a 1-3 page description of dissertation and/or current research project, a sample syllabus in literary and cultural studies as well as arrange to have three confidential references (quoting Ref.: 20110322) sent directly by the referees to the Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview.

Further particulars and application forms (152/708) can be obtained at https://www.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; e-mail: senrappt@hku.hk). Closes September 30, 2011. Candidates who are not contacted within 4 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a No-Smoking Policy.

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Contact Information:

For inquiries: senrappt@hku.hk

For submissions: Assistant Registrar (Appointments), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Website: http://hku.hk/

28 May 2011

Deadline: 5 July 2011

The Annual Festival of Filipino Arts and Culture is Celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Sept. 10-11 at Point Fermin Park, San Pedro, CA, and the planning process is in full swing! FPAC is the largest celebration of Filipino arts and culture, presenting over 1,000 artists and cultural bearers from all over the nation every year. If you are interested in performing or displaying art at this year's festival, please apply online and upload the required documents. Submissions are due by July 5, 2011.


We encourage professional, amateur, hobbyist, and traditional artists to apply. The festival is open to any form of art: Traditional Folk Arts, Dance, Theatre, Music, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Literary Arts, Arts Education, and Presenters. A submission of your application is an opportunity to reach an audience of over 25,000 people during the FPAC weekend, and it is also an invitation to join the Pilipino Artist Network (PAN). PAN artists are connected to valuable resourcesin their respective disciplines and are identified within an emerging artist network.

All submissions will go through a Curatorial Panel. Each submission will be reviewed by field experts in order to highlight the diversity of the Filipino experience. Each year the festival receives more submissions than we can program. Therefore, this process will be based on artistic quality, potential audience draw and variety of representation of the community.

Artisan Exhibitor booths and PAN Pavilion consignment opportunities are also available, check back soon for these opportunities or call the office at 213.380.FPAC for more information.

For questions, or if you would like a paper application mailed to you, please contact Jenn Santos, Co-Director (Programming) at jsantos@filamarts.org |213.380.

Via: Pawainc.blogspot.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: jsantos@filamarts.org

For submissions: artist application here

Website: http://filamarts.org

24 May 2011

Young people in Olongapo and Angeles City are tapping their creative talents to combat serious issues that have plagued their communities: domestic violence and trafficking. Using community theater and digital story telling as tools, they have shared their first-hand experiences, raising awareness about violence against women and youth.

These innovative methods are a direct result of WeDpro’s European Union (EU)-supported project called The Red AVP (Anti-Violence Project), short for Private and Public Faces of Violence Against Women: Addressing Domestic Violence and Trafficking In the Urban Poor Communities and Entertainment Centers of Angeles City and Olongapo City.

According to Aida Santos-Maranan, Chairperson of WeDpro and Project Manager of The Red AVP, the sites were chosen because of the prevalence of abuse in the said areas.

“The dust left behind by the US military bases in Subic and Clark, even if it was more than decades ago, has filtered into all aspects of lives in Angeles and Olongapo. The greatest tragedies of prostitution, domestic violence, sexual exploitation and trafficking in the red light districts of Angeles City and Olongapo City are the consequences it has done for the youth and children,” she said.

“These children and youth grew up amidst a seemingly endless cycle of violence and aggression, and are largely deprived of the kind of environment that allows them a safe space in which to play, experiment and develop a healthy and meaningful sense of themselves and their surroundings,” she added.

Through The Red AVP, WeDpro established two community theaters--”Salamin” in Angeles City and “Maskara” in Olongapo City. The theater program has provided opportunities for the youth participants to develop the skills, self-knowledge, and confidence which would empower them to challenge present realities and to take control of their future.

The theater scholars attended various workshops, undergoing theater exercises and group dynamic processes and activities that tackled basic improvisation techniques, acting exercises, mime, visual arts, voice lessons, dance and creative movements. These exercises and activities enable the scholars to harness and maximize their creativity.

After a series of workshops and with the guidance of The Red AVP Community-based Theater Development Director and Lead Trainer Joel Saracho, who completed the crucial last quarter activities, “Salamin” and “Maskara” were able to perform in public their own plays that relate to the challenges that they face in their communities, including domestic violence and trafficking.

Some members of the theater groups also created their own digital stories in WeDpro’s project called The Youth Tell Their Stories: Breaking Silences, Using ICT as a Form of Healing. Supported by the Association for Progressive Communications and the Foundation for Media Alternatives, in collaboration with Isis International-Manila, the project enabled survivors of violence and sex trafficking to tell their stories and experiences using digital media.

Among the stories were -883440246 Pagnanasa, where Allen narrates with pain his experience of sexual abuse from his stepfather; Bakit Ganun, a young man’s tale of violence that he experienced from his own parents; and Hubog ng Aking Kabataan, where a youth tells her story about being victimized by child trafficking at the age of 12.

“We use art as a social forum and as a balm for wounded spirits,” Santos-Maranan said. “Our daily witness of their enthusiasm and the seeds of their transformation into self-confident and healthy individuals, is what gives us the conviction and motivation to go on.”

The digital stories can be viewed in full on www.youtube.com/user/wedprophils.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: call (632) 4267479

Website: http://www.wedprophils.org

22 May 2011

Shenzhen University (SZU) invites applications for Full-time Distinguished Professor positions for highly qualified candidates with special expertise in one of the following academic areas listed below.

The University

The university is located in Shenzhen; a big city of over 14 million people in Southern China’s Guangdong Province and is directly adjacent to Hong Kong. Shenzhen is China’s first Special Economic Zone, is well known for its economic, scientific and technical innovation, and is one of China’s most advanced and prosperous cities. Shenzhen University was founded in 1983 and has been at the forefront and a central participant in the city’s rapid development.

Shenzhen University consists of twenty-six colleges with a total enrollment of over thirty thousand undergraduate and graduate students. Shenzhen University is highly committed to quality education and applied research across a number of fields important to the future. We are now aggressively seeking highly qualified international scholars to join us as we continue towards our mission of becoming a top-class research institution in China.

Areas of Interest

01. Mathematics and Computational Science
02. Material Science and Engineering
03. Communication and Informational Processing
04. Computer and Software
05. Civil Engineering
06. Manufacturing and Automation
07. Marine Biology and Marine Ecology
08. Micro-nano Photon-electronics and its Devices
09. Biophotonics, X-ray Optics
10. Molecular Biology Molecular Target based Anticancer Drugs
Cancer Biology, Stem Cell and Immunity Allergic Reaction
11. Comparative Literature, Western Philosophy
12. Economics
13. Management
14. Industrial Design Animation Design Environmental Desgin

Responsibilities

1. Participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching, guide young teaching faculty to improve the teaching quality of the department;
2. Conduct high-level original academic research for new significant academic achievement;
3. Lead an active ongoing research program evidenced by a strong record of publications in prominent peer-reviewed journals, mentorship of pre- and postdoctoral trainees, and by possession of a strong record of substantial and sustained extramural research funding.

Qualifications

1. Candidates should have an earned doctorate in a closely related discipline with a track record of extraordinary accomplishment in teaching, research / scholarship, and professional service judged by peers to be outstanding;
2. They should have assistant-professor or above academic experience in world-renowned universities;
3. They should have been recognized nationally or internationally for the importance of their achievements and are expected to bring distinction to SZU and serve as a key contributor to achieving its strategic goal of becoming a World-Class university.
4. They should have great academic potential and be able to anticipate the development tendency of their field.
5. They should have a strong organizing and communicating ability to lead their research team to reach world leading level.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits are very competitive; yearly salary starting from 100,000 to 200,000 US Dollars and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit all application documents to the below contacts with a cover letter stating experience relevant to the above-noted candidate qualities, a curriculum vitae, samples of research / awards. For more information please visit http://www.szu.edu.cn/szu2007/indexe.asp

Contact Information:

For inquiries: zengsa@szu.edu.cn or liyun@szu.edu.cn

For submissions: http://www.szu.edu.cn/szu2007/indexe.asp

Website: http://www.szu.edu.cn/