friends of-the-arts presentation 2011

Who We Are?

friends-of-the-Arts foundation was formally established in 2005: H.E. Anand Panyarachun is a founder and honorary chairman of the foundation board.The friends-of-the-Arts foundation incorporates universal values which transcend all boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, race or religion.The friends-of-the-Arts (a self-supporting non-profit entity) charitably nurture and excite interest in performing arts among young talented Thais and to promote performing arts among people all walk of life throughout the Kingdom. Part of proceeds from the friends-of-the-Arts annual events are donated to charitable organizations who work towards the well-being of children, family and community in the Kingdom of Thailand. Throughout the year the foundation stages performances to raise funds and encourage the young Thai talented to perform in a professional environment: (using state of the art sound, lighting and stage props).

53/3 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 33, Klongtun Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel:(02) 259-8861 Tel/Fax: (02) 258-9227 E-mail: [email protected]

Who We Are?


Objectives

The Main Focus:

• to support young talented and professional Thai artists.

• to organize performances; workshop; seminars; exhibitions.

• to introduce and promote performing arts to the public.

• to establish exchange programs with international institutions.

• to network and collaborate with individual performing artists.

• to educate and open minds to the joy of life!



Scholarship

The friends-of-the-Arts foundation Scholarship Program

• 12 scholarships (each year) selected from young talented performing artists through-out Thailand joint program with N.J. Magazine. The scholarships are presented by Bangkok governor at the opening ceremony of International Dance Festival.

• Young Choreographer 4-8 Thai choreographers are selected each year and then given the opportunity and fund to stage their production.

• UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries and Dance Centre school of performing arts, our main sponsor, joint bursary program for dance established in 1997. Provide

bursaries for upcoming International choreographer/dancer.

Gallery and Dance Space for the benefit for Thai Artists

The friends-of-the-Arts foundation facilitate Thai Artists to exhibit and create artistic works at Dance Centre @ The Capitol Club. Events are scheduled every 6-8 weeks,


Project


Cultural Partners

Embassy of Israel

Embassy of Italy

Embassy of Argentina

Embassy of Sri Lanka

Embassy of the People's Republic of

China

Embassy of Czech Republic

Embassy of Arab Egypt

Embassy of The Republic of

Korea

Embassy of The United States

Embassy of Romania

The Embassy of the Republic of

Poland

British Embassy

Embassy of India

Embassy of Switzerland Spanish

Embassy

Up coming Projects in 2011


Music &

Contemporary Dance

Festival

(March 2011)

International

Dance Festival

(November 2011)

Let’s Dance TV Program

(Jan 2011)

friends-of-the-Arts foundation

Let’s Dance!!

Daily 5 minutes TV program on ThaiPBS Mon – Fri

From Jan – Mar 2011 and continuing..

60 ( Celebrity ) Dancers

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25th Feb – 6th March 2011at The Emporium Shopping Complex and TCDC

MUSIC & CONTEMPORARY DANCE FESTIVAL

A NEW CHAPTER OF MUSIC FESTIVAL WHERE THE ART OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE & MUSIC PERFORMANCE COLLIDE

Featuring•unique contemporary dance performance•one-of-a-kind public interactive performance•workshop


2 March “Sprouts”, choreographed by Khairul Shahrin bin Mohd Johry from Apsara Asian

Performance

3 March “Dharma-da”, a co-production between Luca Bruni from Oplas Theatre and The Company of Performing Artist Thailand

4-5 March “Las Sobras del Festin”, Ballet Flamenco, choreographed by Pepa Sanz from Girasol Flamenco

6 March “Thai choreographer showcase”,choreographed by Pichet Klunchun

11th International Dance Festival


25 November – 3 December 2011at Benjasiri Park, Thailand Cultural Center (Main hall)

One of the most well-established performing arts festival in Thailand

Featuring•free public performances from various international and Thai artists•outstanding performances from companies around the world•workshops and cultural talk•art exhibition


Highlight performances

Black Light Theater, Praque


Sunlight Zone, USASunlight Zone, USAAn innovative multi-media aerial acrobatic and dance submersion



Compagnia Teatrale Corona, ItalyCompagnia Teatrale Corona, Italy



Target Audience

•

• General Public

• Domestic and International Tourists

• Arts Lovers

• Students Young and Old!

• Media & Press


Become sponsors & friends

The friends-of-the-Arts foundation53/3 Sukhumvit Soi 33

Klongton Nua, Vadhana Bangkok 10110

Thailand Tel/Fax : (085) 100-3050, (02) 259-8861

E-mail: < [email protected] >Website: < www.friends-of-the-arts.info >

Thank You

http://www.friends-of-the-arts.info/

friends of-the-arts presentation 2011

Documents

klongtun nua

bangkok governor

dance space

arts annual events

dance centre school

thai artiststhe friends

professional thai artists

foundation stages performances