The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and partners are supporting new artistic and networking collaborations in the framework of the Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe 2012-2013 programme. Arts and cultural organisations are invited to submit proposals by 31 July 2012 for the second edition. The Creative Encounters programme supports multi-lateral projects in various disciplines of contemporary arts including performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, film and new media as well as cross-disciplinary and networking projects. The programme will foster engagement across cultures through artistic collaborations, exchanges and dialogues. This will deepen mutual understanding between the cultural communities of the two regions. ASEF’s Creative Encounters is in partnership with Arts Network Asia (ANA) and Trans Europe Halles (TEH). The selected projects will take place between 1 October 2012 and 30 September 2013. Visit the ASEF website for more information.