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2013-14 AMI Grant Round Now Open

The AMI's 2013/14 grant round is now open for submissions until 5:00pm (AEST) Wednesday 1 May 2013.

Applications are invited for projects commencing between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014.

The AMI Advisory Board will consider applications at its June Board Meeting with applicants notified of the success, or otherwise, of their applications by 14 July 2013.

Australia-Malaysia Institute Cultural Exchange Program

Invitation for Applications for the AMI Cultural Exchange Program. Closing Date extended to 12 April 2013 with program expected to run from 9 – 15 June 2013.

7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT7)

The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT) is the Queensland Art Gallery’s flagship international contemporary art project focusing on contemporary art in the Asian Pacific regions.

This year the APT7 will present works by more than 140 artists and AMI is funding two Malaysian artists Roslisham Ismail (aka Ise) and Phuan Thai Meng.

Roslisham Ismail will develop a cookbook based on time spent with a range of families in his home state of Kelantan, as well as work closely with the Gallery’s Children’s Art Centre in developing a limited edition children’s menu especially for Kids’ APT7.

Phuan Thai Meng will create his largest painting to date, a 10-metre mural featuring a photorealist image of city freeways and flyovers., commissioned especially for APT7.