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Reg. Date2020-06-24
Application Period 07-01-2020 00:00:00~09-18-2020 18:00:59
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2021-2023 Support for Overseas Museums

2020-2023 Support for Overseas Museums

Program Outline

The Korea Foundation (KF) provides support for overseas museums so that they can implement Korea-related exhibitions, public outreach programs on Korean arts and culture, one-day Korean culture events in conjunction with a special exhibitions, and a Visiting Curator Program, for the purpose of making Korean arts and culture more accessible to people around the world.

Eligible Applicants

∎ Overseas museums that:

1) propose to present a special exhibition and/or public outreach activites related to Korean arts and culture.

2) have a suitable collection of Korean artifacts/artworks (applicable to the Visiting Curator Program)

Project Period

∎ To be eligible for program support, proposed projects must be conducted between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023.

Eligible Projects

Project	Details
Korea-Related Exhibitions*	Inviting Korean artist or planning exhibitions using Korean artifacts (Touring exhibitions planned and organized by an applicant museum are held on site and at adttional venues are also eligible.)
Public Outreach Programs on Korean Arts and Culture*	Seminar or workshop events related to Korean arts and culture, publication of educational materials, and special lectures
Korea Day Events	One-day events that offer a diverse array of Korea-related activities in conjunction with the presentation of a special exhibition and/or the museum's Korean collection.
Visiting Curator	KF arranges for a visitiong Korean art curator to be dispatched to museums for an assignment period of up to one year, for the purpose of enhancing the management of Korean galleries at overseas musums.

* Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the KF is temporarily supporting virtual or contactless programs for Korean culture and arts.

Program Support

Project	Items
Korea-Related Exhibitions	-Transportation and istallation/removal of exhibits - Honorarium and travel expenses for invited artist/performer/speakers - Production costs for catalogues, brochures, and promotional materials -Other direct costs related to event organization/installation/implementation
Public Outreach Programs on Korean Arts and Culture
Korea Day Events
Visiting Curator	- Round-trip airfare, living allowance, and travel insurance

※ Expenses such as indirect costs and employment costs are not eligible for program support.

Program Schedule

Procedure	Schedule
Application Period	July 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020 (18:00 KST)
Project Evaluation	September to November, 2019
Notification of Results	December 2019
Grant Agreement	from January 2020
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

∎ KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr)

∎ All required documents must be prepared in Korean or English

∎ Please note that applications can not be submitted after the deadline.

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

* Availability of Korean gallery spaces and of museum staff to oversee Korea-related projects/matters will also be considered.

Important Reminders

∎ If it is necessary to modify/adjust the project details of a project after submission, the applicant must immediately discuss this situation with the Foundation.

∎ 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: jayskim@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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