Friends Of The Arts

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!


How we operate?

Donations: From individuals and corporate support.

Seed Money: Provided by the Sponsors to stage performances.

Funds: Raised at the performances are channeled back to support future friends-of-the-Arts foundation projects, events and performances.



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 Gallery 6th Fl. Centralworld. Events are scheduled every 6-8 weeks,


Project

Dance/Movement Therapy Program

An internationally recognised therapy program: now being established in Thailand to assist traumatised young people!


Project

Performances and Events


Annual Charity Performance

19th – 25th October 2009


Ballerina Who Loves a B-Boy - South Korea


• International Artist: performed by international premier dancers

• Collaboration between Thai and International Artists: an opportunity to exchange artistic ideas and working together in harmony

• 1 week Workshop




Ballerina Who Loves a B-Boy - South Korea



Black light Theater

Option, Black light Theater, Praque

Annual Fund Raiser


Annual Fund Raiser

The Annual Fund Raiser: an exclusive party atmosphere to raise money forthe friends-of-the-Arts foundation and have a unique artistic experience.


Annual Fund Raiser

Suggest ion ( for further discussion with Thai Bev):

• This is an event that combines Thai Bev VIP Annual Party.

• The party is to be a very exclusive invitation only event.

• Together select a unique outdoor venue (possibly on the Chapaya River).

• A supper luxury Champaign and Caviar pick-nick:

•The ideal time for such an event is during the Winter months.


The Royal Command Performance

12th NovemberThailand Cultural Centre

(Main Hall)

Fellipa Giordano

The Royal Command Performance

Program:

• A Variety Performance: invited Thais, international celebrities and performing artists.

• Presented: in the tradition of the original variety concert (audience participation is encouraged).

• Extracts: from Broadway shows: seasonal favorites: (performing artists: dancers, mime, singers, comedians)


International Dance Festival


27th February – 14th March 2010Chiang Mai – Phuket - Bangkok

Acrobatic Swan Lake, China

The Program:The Program:

• 2 weeklong of activities: staged performances:2 weeklong of activities: staged performances:workshops: exhibitions: workshops: exhibitions: involving over 400 professional performing involving over 400 professional performing artists around Thailand.artists around Thailand.

• Staged performances and workshops: Staged performances and workshops: both International and Thai both International and Thai professional artists.professional artists.

• Special staged performances: Special staged performances: for talented young performing artists for talented young performing artists (and semi-finals for the nation wide “dance competition”)(and semi-finals for the nation wide “dance competition”). .

• Visual Arts Exhibition: Visual Arts Exhibition: by both Thai and International artists.by both Thai and International artists.

• Performing Arts Education Fair. Performing Arts Education Fair. exhibitors of visual arts.exhibitors of visual arts.




The Brief:The Brief:

• Main Presenters:Main Presenters: The The friends-of-the-Artsfriends-of-the-Arts foundation in foundation in

collaboration with collaboration with BMA and Ministry of Culture.BMA and Ministry of Culture.

• Sponsored by:Sponsored by: private, corporate and government. private, corporate and government.

• Press & Media Partners:Press & Media Partners: All major English / Thai newspapers: All major English / Thai newspapers:

magazine: TV / radio stations: and other communication companies magazine: TV / radio stations: and other communication companies

give their support to this event.give their support to this event.

• Intention:Intention: is to establish the “ is to establish the “International Dance FestivalInternational Dance Festival” as a ” as a

major event for Thailand and South East Asian region (it is to appeal major event for Thailand and South East Asian region (it is to appeal

to foreign tourist and Thai nationals).to foreign tourist and Thai nationals).


TheThe friends-of-the-Arts friends-of-the-Arts foundation plansfoundation plans: :

• to have “to have “International Dance Festival” International Dance Festival” performances, performances,

workshops and exhibitions at selected venues in workshops and exhibitions at selected venues in

Bangkok (as well as Bangkok (as well as The Benjasiri ParkThe Benjasiri Park))

• The The friends-of-the-Artsfriends-of-the-Arts has expanded “ has expanded “International International

Dance Festival”Dance Festival” to include to include PhuketPhuket and and Chiang MaiChiang Mai with with

support of the partners, sponsors, government agencies.support of the partners, sponsors, government agencies.



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 Republic of Chile

Embassy of The United States

Embassy of the People's Republic of Bulgaria

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland

Embassy of Finland

Embassy of Kenya Embassy of South Africa

Embassy of India

Embassy of Bhutan


Sponsors

FRIENDs:

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• How to become involved and help the foundation?

• Benefits of being a FRIEND and/or Sponsor:

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