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bagrifoundation.org
Funding & creative support2 open opportunities listed

About the foundation

The Bagri Foundation is a London-based philanthropic organisation established in 1990 by the Bagri family. Its mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures—particularly those of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—through grants, commissions, and partnerships. The Foundation supports a wide range of cultural activities, including visual arts, film, literature, and performance, often with a focus on contemporary practice and cross-cultural dialogue. It has funded major exhibitions at institutions such as the British Museum, Tate, and the Venice Biennale, and has supported artists, curators, and writers at pivotal stages of their careers.

Funding opportunities

2 listed
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Bagri Foundation: Grants for Promoting Asian Culture (UK, Europe)

Open

Bagri Foundation: Grants for Promoting Asian Culture (UK, Europe)

Application guidance

The Foundation typically supports projects that align with its mission to promote Asian cultures and often works with organisations rather than individual artists directly. However, individual artists may be funded through institutional partnerships. Applicants should first review the funding opportunities page for current calls, which may specify geographic or thematic priorities. Proposals should demonstrate a clear curatorial vision, a well-defined audience, and a realistic budget. It is advisable to approach the Foundation with a project that has secured other partners or venues, as collaboration is highly valued. For individual artists, building relationships with institutions that have previously received Bagri support can be a strategic route. Always adhere to stated deadlines and submission formats; unsolicited proposals outside announced calls are rarely considered.