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  • Reg. Date2020-06-29
  • Application Period 07-01-2020 00:00:00~08-31-2020 18:00:59
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2021-2022 Arts and Cultural Exchange Program  

 

2021-2022 Arts and Cultural Exchange Program

 

 

Program Outline

 

 

 

 

The Korea Foundation (KF) provides support for a variety of Korea-related cultural exchange projects being implemented by organizations abroad as part of its efforts to promote understanding and friendship between Korea and other countries.

 

Eligible Applicants

 

 

 

 

∎ Overseas organizations implementing art or cultural programs

∎ Overseas universities with Korean studies centers or Korea-related
    programs

 

※ Restrictions

 - Applications from individuals will not be considered

 - Eligible organizations can apply for only one project per year

 - Korea-based organizations will not be considered

 

 

Project Period

 

 

 

 

∎ To be eligible for program support, proposed projects must be conducted 

    between  January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.

 

 

Eligible Projects

 

 

 

 

∎ Performing arts events related to Korean music, dance, or theater

∎ Visual arts exhibitions that feature Korea-related paintings, calligraphy,

    sculpture, photography, ceramics, installation and/or media art

∎ Lectures, workshops, and seminars on the performing/visual arts of Korea

∎ Projects designed to introduce Korean arts and culture through use of film,

    video, and recordings

∎ Comprehensive projects that incorporate the above genres

※ Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the KF is temporarily supporting virtual or

    contactless programs for Korean culture and arts. 

 

※ Ineligible Projects

 - Projects for commercial gain or the promotional activities of certain

    individuals or organizations

 - Projects targeted at minority groups such as overseas Koreans

 - Projects implemented on a private (non-public) basis

 - Production of film, video, and recorded works

 - Projects that receive support from other Korean government

   organizations/agencies, such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

   Arts Council Korea; Korea Arts Management Service; Korean Culture and

   Information Services; and Overseas Koreans Foundation (no overlapping

   support)

 - Projects that received sponsorship support from the KF in the previous year

   but were not actually implemented

 

Program Support

 

 

 

 

∎ The KF provides selective support for the direct costs of the following items:
 

Project

Items

Performances

- Airfare (economy-class, group discount rate)

- Transportation of performance equipment

- Partial support is available for production cost of event

  programs and other printing materials

 

Exhibitions

- Packing/removal, transportation, customs fees, and insurance

  of artworks

- Partial support is available for the publication of exhibition

  catalogs and airfare for persons directly involved in the  

  exhibition

Lectures, workshops, and seminars on the performing/visual arts of Korea

- Partial support is available for production cost of event

  programs and other printing materials

- Airfare for persons directly involved in the lectures,

  workshops, and seminars

Projects to introduce Korean arts and culture through film, video, and recordings

- Partial support is available for production cost of event

  programs and other printing materials

- Airfare for persons directly involved in the projects

 

※ Local expenses, such as venue rental, accommodation, and production fees

     do not qualify for support.

 

 

Program Schedule

 

 

 

 

Procedure

Schedule

Application Period

July 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020 (18:00 KST)

Project Evaluation

September to November, 2020

Notification of Results

December 2020

Grant Agreement

from January 2021

Disbursement of Grant

upon the KF's approval of the final project plan 

Acceptance of Project Report

within one month after the project’s completion

 

How to Apply

 

 

 

 

∎ All required documents must be prepared in Korean or English and

    submitted via the KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr).

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

 

 

 

Items

Criteria

Project Quality

- Creativity, originality and artistic competence are expected

- Projects that highlight Korean arts and culture or those with a

  Korea related theme and/or elements

- Preference will be given to projects that include community

  outreach activities (social contribution activities) such as

  workshops, master classes, or talent sharing events

Credibility and Experience of Applicant Organization

- Previous activities and vetted experiences of the applicant

  organization and project participants

- Evaluation of any past projects that have received the KF's

  grant support

Reasonableness of Budget Planning

- Soundness and cost efficiency of the project budget and funding

  plans

- Capability to mobilize additional financial resources

- Cost-sharing arrangement for project implementation

Expected Impact

- Expected outcomes in terms of cultural exchange value

- Long-term sustainable and collaborative projects between

  Korean and overseas artists

- Preference will be given to cultural events from countries

  celebrating an anniversary of diplomatic ties, or international

  events (e.g. festivals, biennale) which feature Korea as country

  of the year

 

Important Reminders

 

 

 

 

∎ If any project details need to be modified or adjusted after a project

    application has been submitted, the applicant must immediately contact the

    KF to discuss these changes.

∎ After submission of a project application, the applicant agrees to submit

    additional materials upon the KF’s request and to discuss with the KF any

    possible adjustments to the project.

∎ Before grant funds are made available to a recipient institution,

    the institution agrees to enter into a Grant Agreement that outlines the terms

    and conditions of the KF’s support, including an acceptable project schedule,

    budget with itemized costs, and the respective obligations of the institution

    and the KF.

∎ The project must be implemented in accordance with the approved project

    schedule as outlined in the Grant Agreement.

∎ The KF’s program support must be used in accordance with the approved

    project budget.

∎ Recipient institutions are required to submit project reports to the KF in

    accordance with the Grant Agreement. The report must be accompanied by

    an accounting statement signed by the recipient institution’s financial officer.

∎ The recipient institution and participating organizations shall not receive any

    additional financial assistance for the project from other Korean government 

    organizations/agencies such as the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

    Arts Council Korea; Korea Arts Management Service; Korean Culture and

    Information Services; and Overseas Koreans Foundation.

 

Contact

 

 

 

 

∎ KF Arts & Culture Department

 - E-mail: hj.yun@kf.or.kr

 

∎ Inquiries about KF Online Application System

 -  E-mail: helpdesk@kf.or.kr

 - “Help Desk” board on the website (http://apply.kf.or.kr)

 

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