The Friends-of-the-Arts Foundation

(FOTAF)

 

The Friends-of-the-Arts foundation (FOTAF) a self-supporting non-profit entity, is registered foundation since 2005 and became a fully-fledged public charitable foundation registration no. 1698 in 2008

FOTAF was formally established in 2005: H.E. Anand Panyarachun, Honorary Chairman of the foundation board.

FOTAF educates, nurture and excite interest in performing arts among general public and young talented throughout the Kingdom. Part of proceeds from FOTAF annual events are invested in young talent for the future and donated to charitable organizations who work towards the well-being of children and community in the Kingdom of Thailand. Throughout the year, FOTAF stages performances to raise funds and encourage the young Thai talented to perform in a professional environment.

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 network, collaborate and exchange programs with individual performing artists and international institutions.

  • to educate and open minds to the joy of life through performing arts.

  • H.E. Anand Panyarachun

    18th Prime Minister of Thailand

    Honorary Chairperson

  • Vararom Pachimsawat

    Co-founder and Chairperson

  • Khun Sukich Udindhu

    Co-founder / Director

  • Kim Nigel MacGregor

    Co-founder

  • Tew Bunnag

    Co-founder

Board of Directors

  • Khun Chatvichai Promadhattavedi

  • Khun Sukich Udindhu

  • Asst. Prof. Anucha Jintakanond

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Usanee Anuruthwong

  • Dr. Mathurada Suwannapho

Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Mattani Rutnin

Mr. Richard A. Engelhardt

Khun Luckana Naviroj

Khun Patareeya Benjapolchai

Second Lieutenant Porapol Adireksarn 



 

Friends-of-the-Arts Foundation receiving an Outstanding Award for the Best Public Activity, 2008 from the Minister of Social Development & Human Secuirity

 
 

Scholarship Program

 

UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries and Dance Centre school of performing arts, our main sponsor, joint-bursary program for dance established in 1997. The Friends-of-the-Arts foundation Scholarship Program divided into 2 categories:

Local & International Dance Scholarship

International and local dance training. Scholarship recipients were selected from young talented performing artists through the Solo Dance Competition.

12 scholarships are as follow:

  • 1 year schorlarship at  Oplas Theater, Italy

  • 1 year scholarship at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore

  • 1 year scholarship at London Studio Centre , London U.K.

  • 2 weeks Summer school scholarship at Pineapple Performing arts school, London U.K.

  • 2 weeks Summer school scholarship at the National Conservatory of Dance, Lisbon Portugal

  • 1 month Summer school scholarship at Stage Arcachon , France

  • 3 months (6) scholarships  at Dance Centre, school of performing

  • Scholarships are presented at the opening ceremony of International Dance Festival.

Young Choreographer

Between four to eight Thai choreographer are selected and then given the opportunity (and the funds) to stage their production at one of the friend-of-the-Arts foundation events or through Baramee Art

FRIEND membership 

 

Regular   990 Baht per annum  

  • One regular theatre ticket to highlight performance during the International Dance Festival.

  • 10% discount of the workshop fee and theatre ticket throughout the year.


VIP   9,900 Baht per annum

  • Six V.I.P tickets to the performance value 10,800 Baht.

  • Invitation to the ‘friends-of-the-Arts’ cocktail party at the performance venue.

  • Other special privileges  (please check-out the website: www.FOTAF.org for special Friend benefits) 

  • Friend will be invited to seminars, lectures, demonstrations, workshop etc. throughout  the year. 

  • Acknowledgement: Members’ names will appear on the ‘Thank you’ Page of the program.

Exclusive 99,000  Baht per annum

  • 20 V.I.P tickets to the performance of your choice  value 36,000 Baht.

  • Invitation to the ‘friends-of-the-Arts’ cocktail party throughout the year.

  • Other special privileges  (please check-out the website: www.FOTAF.org for special Friend benefits) 

  • Friend will be invited to seminars, lectures, demonstrations, workshop etc. throughout  the year. 

  • one page full colour  advertising in the program value 50,000 baht

  • Acknowledgement: Members’ names will appear  in front of the theatre / venue and  on the ‘Thank you’ Page of the program. 

How do we Operate?

Donations

From individuals and corporate support.

Seed Money

Provided by the Sponsors to stage performances.

Government & Corporate Funding

Raised to support future Friends-of-the-Arts Foundation projects, events and performances.

Make a Donation

Consider making a generous donation towards the Friends-of-the-Arts Foundation.

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