OPEN PUBLIC CALL FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS

2016-2017

OnStage Korea
Presented by the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.

[Application Guideline]
Project Overview
Purpose
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is seeking to give brilliant,
talented artists and performance groups the opportunity to perform for the
American public through this open call project. <OnStage Korea> advances
the mission of the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. to foster cultural
diplomacy by expanding the visibility of excellent Korean performing arts and
artists in mainstream America.
Performance Season: December 2016 - December 2017
A total of six performances are planned for the season. The opening
performance will take place in December 2016, and subsequent
performances will be scheduled based on artist/group availability.
Venues:
1) Major performing arts centers in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area,
including in Maryland and Virginia
2) Performance venues at partner organizations, including fellow embassies
and international organizations in Washington, D.C.
3) The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
Venues will be determined based on the nature and size of the
performance.

 Appendix [1]: Floor plan and images of facilities at the Korean Cultural
Center Washington, D.C.

Applicant Qualifications
There are no broad restrictions based on nationality, age, or performance
genre/type, however applicants must meet at least one of the following
conditions:
An individual artist, group, or non-profit arts organization that can
present a live performance related to Korean culture or arts, or a Korean
cultural theme
An individual artist, group, or non-profit arts organization for which at
least one performer is Korean or Korean-American
Applicants should also note the following terms and exceptions:
- Performance runtime should be between 30 and 90 minutes
- Artists applying on a single project (temporary/one-time group) basis are
eligible
- Performances that aim to raise funds are not eligible
- Artists cannot be part of multiple group applications in the same season,
however they can apply as an individual and as part of one group

Performing Arts Categories/Genres

Dance: Modern Dance, Korean Dance (Traditional or Creative), Ballet, HipHop Dance,
K-Pop Dance, B-boy Dance, etc.
Music: Classical, Opera, Korean Traditional Music, Jazz, Vocal Music, World Music,
K-Pop, etc.
Theater: Musical, Play, Puppetry, Mime, Drama, etc.
Other: Traditional Folk Performance, Nonverbal Performance, etc.

Support Provided

Performance venue (for a one-time event)

Stage technical production (sound, lighting, stage crew, etc.)
Nominal artist fees (dependent on size and quality of performance)
Promotional materials (online, posters, program, brochure, etc.)
Rehearsal space (at the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.)
Reception (one-time event on performance date)

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. does not provide for or cover the
following potential expenses: airfare, accommodation, living expenses, food
expenses, per diem allowance, additional rehearsal space rental fees,
insurance, visas for performers,
or other related expenses not listed above under Support Provided.

Application Schedule
Application Period: Monday, May 16, 2016 - Friday, September 30, 2016
Application Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016 at 5:00PM EST

 Review Period: Early October 2016

Final Selections and Notification of Results: Mid-Late October 2016
(selected artists and groups will be contacted directly)

Application Evaluation Method

Applications will be evaluated by professionals and experts in the performing
arts field based on criteria from the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
(including consideration of application contents and any supporting materials
submitted).

Application Documents
Two completed copies of the application form (one in English and one in
Korean)
Optional other supporting documents, e.g. performer resumes, photos, past
performance video or audio, etc.
Download the application form (English/Korean) at
www.KoreaCultureDC.org.
Any documents and materials submitted as part of an application will not be
returned.
Applicants may be disqualified at any point if any information in their
application is found to be false or otherwise incorrect, or if terms of this
guideline are not followed.

How to Apply
Via Email: Please send all scanned/digital documents and any media
download links to hmbaik@koreaembassyusa.org.
Use the subject line: 2016-2017 OnStage Korea_Artist/Group Name
Attach documents as Microsoft Word or PDF files
Via Mail: Please send all documents and physical media to:
ATTN: 2016-2017 OnStage Korea_Artist/Group Name
Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C.
2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20008 United States
Send video or photo material on a CD or USB.
Applications must be postmarked by September 30, 2016.

Contact Information
Hyemee Baik, Manager of Performing Arts
Email: hmbaik@koreaembassyusa.org
Phone: 202-587-6152