※ Parts of the project contents are subject to change. It is scheduled to post the application for international arts exchange in the first-half of each year through the website of the Arts Council of Korea. Please check final public announcement for details and changed information
Shortcut to the website of the Arts Council of KoreaEstablishing international art networks and supporting the expansion of international interaction of Korean art
Devising various strategies via research and residency programs to expand network-building opportunities
Discovering and providing intensive support to projects that employ international networks of artists/organizations to contribute to revitalizing the mid-to long-term network of Korean art
Individuals and groups of artists who are not ineligible to apply for support from the Culture and Arts Promotion Fund and meet the following criteria:
| Types | Definition | Qualifications |
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| Type 1 Network Building |
Artists and organizations seeking to build a new international art network on the premise of future collaboration |
Type 1 is subjected to the following restrictions Individuals and groups of artists who received support for participation in artist overseas residency from the Culture and Arts Promotion Fund twice or more within the last five years (2019-2023) cannot apply for Type 1 support and shall be automatically disqualified. |
| Type 2 Network Utilization |
Artists and organizations promoting projects that employ existing international art networks |
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Project period: The Project conducted between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Support details by project types
| Types | Details | |
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| Type 1 Network Building |
Non-Designated Type |
Invitation/participation/operation of domestic and international research, workshops, networking, residency programs, etc. conducted in cooperation with overseas partners for the purpose of building a sustainable international art network * E.g. promotion of international network programs within major domestic and international festivals, operation of international art exchange programs by domestic organizations that carry out residency programs * Projects not eligible for support Projects for creation preparation such as ones seeking inspiration for creation and planning and production preparation activities (place-based or research purpose research projects for production of works conducted overseas, participation in education and training programs of overseas institutions) ⇒ Apply ARKO’s Artistic Creation Support Projects for presenting booths and showcases to participate in art fairs and arts markets for the purpose of distributing works for foraying into the international market ⇒ Apply for projects promoted by the Korea Arts Management Service (support for participation in Center Stage Korea Overseas Art Market Showcase, etc.) |
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Designated Type |
Establishing an international art network of artists and organizations through overseas cooperative residency organizations in partnership with the Arts Council Korea * Program details and schedules may change depending on the circumstances of overseas partner organizations. |
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| Type 2 Network Utilization |
Non-Designated Type |
employing existing international art networks * E.g. projects that utilize and expand the network established by artists and organizations in addition to co-creation work through collaboration between overseas partners and presentations at home and abroad of works officially invited to the world's leading overseas biennales/Triennales/festivals * Projects not eligible for support Major national events and events establishing diplomatic relations, projects linking Korean Cultural Centers located abroad, projects to expand local unique cultural and artistic contents at home and abroad ⇒ Apply for support promoted by the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange. Overseas creative and presentation activities (exhibition, performance, or publication) of works by young artists/groups ⇒ Apply for ARKO’s Young Artist Support Project |
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Designated Type |
Participating in projects utilizing the international arts network established by the Arts Council Korea * Program details and schedules may change depending on the circumstances of overseas partner organizations. ** The call for the 2024 World Culture House Imagination Festival in France will not open due to local partner agency circumstances. |
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| Types | Support Funds | Self-pay |
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| Type 1 Network Building |
Maximum 20 million KRW |
More than 10% of total project cost (subsidy + self-pay) |
| Type 2 Network Utilization |
Maximum 80 million KRW |
More than 10% of total project cost (subsidy + self-pay) |
Support target
Type 1 Network Building
: Artists and organizations seeking to build a new international art network on the premise of future collaboration
Type 2 Network Utilization
: Artists and organizations promoting projects that employ existing international art networks
| Category | Field | Programs | Selection Method | Project Details |
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| Type1 Network Building |
Literature | International Writing Program of University of Iowa, USA | ARKO’s Final selection |
Program details: Participation in the International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa, USA Ideal candidates: Writers (poets, novelists, playwrights) Participation period: Mid-August 2024 to early November 2024 (approximately 3 months) |
| Norwich National Centre for Writing, UK | ARKO’s Final selection |
Program details: Participation in the residency program governed by the Norwich National Centre for Writing Ideal candidates: Writers (poets, novelists, playwrights) Participation period: October 2024 to November 2024 (Approximately 1 month) ※The schedule may be changed after consultation with partner organizations. |
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| University of Orientale, Naples, Italy | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in overseas universities operating Korean-related departments and overseas institutions in the field of literature Ideal candidate: Writers (children’s writers) * Excluding picture books Participation period: March 2024 to May 2024 (3 months) |
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| Stockholm University, Sweden | Selection o∙ Program details: Participation in overseas universities operating Korean-related departments and overseas institutions in the field of literature f candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
deal candidate: Writers (children’s writers) * Excluding picture books Participation period: September 2024 to November 2024 (3 months) |
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| University of Vienna, Austria | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in overseas universities operating Korean-related departments and overseas institutions in the field of literature Ideal candidate: Writers (poets, novelists, playwrights, children’s writers) |
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| Visual Arts | Bethanien Studio, Berlin, Germany | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the Bethanien Studio Residence Program in Berlin, Germany Ideal candidate: Artists in the field of visual arts who have at least one exhibition experience, such as a solo exhibition or group exhibition. Participation period: December 2024 ~ November 2025 (1 year) |
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| HIAP, Helsinki, Finland | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the Finland HIAP Curator Residency Program Ideal candidate: visual arts planners Participation period: October 2024 to November 2024 (approximately 1 month) |
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| Projecto ´acePIRAR, Argentina | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the Artist-in-Residence International Program (´acePIRAR) PIdeal candidate: Artists in the visual arts field PParticipation period: November 2024 - December 2024 (approximately 1 month) |
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| Araon in collaboration with Polar Research Institute | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Boarding the Araon and polar exploration Ideal candidate: Artists in the visual arts field Participation period: August to September 2024 (approximately 1 month) |
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| Ars Electronica Festival Linz, Austria | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in Ars Electronica Festival Ideal candidate: Planners or curators in the field of visual arts and art technology convergence Participation period: April 2024 (1 week) / June - September 2024 (4 months) |
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| WIELS, BELGIUM | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the Wiels Residence Program in Brussels, Belgium Ideal candidate: Artists in the field of visual arts who have at least one exhibition experience, such as a solo exhibition or group exhibition. Participation period: July 2024 - December 2024 (6 months) |
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| Rijks Academy, Netherlands | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the Rijks Academy creative program Ideal candidate: emerging artists in the field of contemporary art (preference given to those between the ages of 25 and 35) with more than 2-3 years of experience as an artist. Participation period: September 2024 - August 2026 (2 years) |
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| Jan Van Eyck Academy, Netherlands | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the Jan Van Eyck Academy creative program Ideal candidate: Artists in the visual arts field Participation period: November 2024 – September 2025 (11 months) |
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| Drama/Musical | Edinburgh Momentum, UK | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in Scotland (Edinburgh) festival Ideal candidate: planners of theater, musical performance, and festival Participation period: approximately one week during the Korean delegation dispatch in August 2024 |
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| Dancing | Nomadic Residence, Mongolia | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the Nomadic Residence Program in Mongolia Ideal candidate: Individual and group artists in the field of modern dance Participation period: for approximately 2 weeks in June 2024 (tentative) |
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| The Place, UK | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in The Place CHOREODROME program of the Place Ideal candidate: Individuals (dancers and choreographers) Participation period: within 2 weeks during 2024 (tentative,) |
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| Austria danceWEB | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in danceWEB contemporary dance residency program Ideal candidate: Individual (professional dancer or choreographer) Participation period: July 10 to August 14 every year (detailed schedule may change depending on the organizer and local circumstances) |
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| EFA Atelier for Young Festival Manager | Selection of candidates by ARKO + Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in the EFA Atelier for Young Festival Manager Ideal candidate: Emerging Festival Managers who are skilled in English communication Participation period: January 7-24, 2024 (one week) |
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| General Culture | Participating in special events linked to the Paris Olympics, France | Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in associated events linked to the Paris Olympics Ideal candidate: Individual artists (planners and artists) and groups in the field of traditional arts Participation period: May to June 2024 (tentative) |
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| Type2 Network Utilization |
Traditional Art | Participating in special events linked to the Paris Olympics, France | Final selection by Overseas Partner agency |
Program details: Participation in associated events linked to the Paris Olympics Ideal candidate: Individual artists (planners and artists) and groups in the field of traditional arts Participation period: May to June 2024 (tentative) |
