Organizer Information
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is an intergovernmental, not-for-profit organisation established in 1997 to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between Asia and Europe. ASEF operates under the framework of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and works across 51 partner countries.
One of ASEF’s key cultural initiatives is culture360.ASEF.org, a well-established online platform dedicated to arts, culture, heritage, and policy discourse. The platform commissions original editorial content, publishes open calls, and connects cultural professionals across Asia and Europe. Through curated insights, interviews, and analytical features, culture360 contributes to international cultural exchange and professional visibility.
Title & Description
Call for Content on Culture and Well-being
This open call invites cultural writers, journalists, podcasters, and media creators to submit proposals exploring the theme “Culture & Well-being.” The purpose of the call is to examine how arts and culture contribute to physical, mental, emotional, and societal well-being across Asia and Europe.
Selected contributors will create original content—either a written feature article, a podcast, or a video interview—that critically and accessibly explores cultural practices, policies, artistic initiatives, or community-based projects that promote well-being.
The call explicitly prioritizes arts and culture-related perspectives. Academic research papers and non-arts-related subjects will not be considered. The editorial approach should be analytical yet accessible to a broad international readership, positioning culture as an active contributor to sustainable and holistic well-being.
Categories
- Arts & Culture Journalism
- Feature Writing
- Interviews
- Podcast Production
- Video Interviews
- Cultural Commentary
- Cultural Policy & Community Arts
Eligibility
- Open to applicants from ASEM partner countries (Asia and Europe)
- Writers, journalists, podcasters, filmmakers, cultural practitioners, and arts professionals
- Individuals with demonstrated experience in cultural writing or media production
- Both emerging and established contributors are welcome
Academic research submissions and purely theoretical papers will not be accepted. Content must remain rooted in arts and culture practice.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected contributors will receive:
- Commission fee of SGD 200 (Singapore Dollars) per selected article, podcast, or video interview
- Publication on culture360.ASEF.org
- International exposure across Asia–Europe cultural networks
- Professional visibility within a recognised intergovernmental cultural platform
For podcasts and video interviews, detailed production guidelines will be shared once the proposal has been selected.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Personal details (name, nationality, country of residence, contact information)
- A clear proposal outlining:
- Topic
- Format (article, podcast, or video interview)
- Key angle and relevance to the theme “Culture & Well-being”
- Short biography
- Sample of previous work (writing samples or links to audio/video productions)
Specific Content Requirements (for written articles):
- 800–1000 words
- Journalistic style (accessible, engaging, non-academic)
- Minimum of four images
- Proper image credits and captions
Podcasts and video interviews must follow technical and editorial guidelines that will be shared upon acceptance.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 26 February 2026
Location
Singapore
Additional Details
- Content must focus specifically on the arts and cultural dimensions of well-being.
- Academic-style research papers will not be considered.
- Contributors retain professional authorship credit.
- Editorial revisions may be requested prior to publication.
- Visual materials must include proper rights clearance and attribution.
This opportunity is particularly suitable for cultural journalists, independent curators, arts managers, and media practitioners interested in cross-regional cultural discourse between Asia and Europe.