The Nishinomiya Cultural Promotion Foundation, well known on Nishitsu through Amiko-san, seems to be
offering major support to artists through the video streaming artist support program, the FIGHT TOGETHER PROJECT,
for artists living in Nishinomiya or based in Nishinomiya!
You can find the application guidelines and other must-read details here!
“As new lifestyles are being introduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19,
the opportunities we have to experience art are undeniably decreasing.
If artists can no longer endure this situation and give up the act of expression,
it would mean closing off the limitless potential they possess.
That potential, which could be shut away, belongs to each and every one of us as well.
Precisely because of the moment we are in now,
the Nishinomiya Cultural Promotion Foundation will support Nishinomiya artists full of potential.
Let’s overcome this crisis together.” This message really moved me (/_;)
And then,
“Those whose videos are selected will be paid 50,000 yen per person, tax included, as a fee for providing their work. For groups, the maximum is 250,000 yen.” How generous is that!
Best of all, they’re accepting video works from artists who live in Nishinomiya or are based here, regardless of genre!
Here’s the promotional video↓↓↓
＞Ouchi de Amity YouTube Channel
Personally, I had the impression this was mainly for people doing music, but it seems that’s not the case, in a good way… Please check out the YouTube video!(^^)!
I’m looking forward to seeing the selected works streamed online through the YouTube channel on the Nishinomiya Cultural Promotion Foundation’s special “Ouchi de Amity” website!(^^)!
There were two other support programs as well, so I’ll introduce them here.
Subsidy for Artists’ Use of Cultural and Arts Facilities Such as Live Music Venues
When creating or streaming videos at live music venues, halls, or galleries in Nishinomiya, artists can receive a subsidy of up to 20,000 yen.
Details below↓
https://www.nishi.or.jp/shisei/seisaku/bunkashinko/bunkajoseikin/bunkasisetusien.html
Support Program to Help Cultural and Arts Facilities Such as Live Music Venues Continue Operating
Live music venues, halls, and galleries in Nishinomiya can receive a subsidy of up to 300,000 yen for expenses related to streaming video without an audience.
Details below↓
https://www.nishi.or.jp/shisei/seisaku/bunkashinko/bunkajoseikin/bunkasisetusien.html
