Application Deadline: Friday, September 7, 2018
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is hosting its third annual OnStage Korea Open Call, inviting exceptional Korean and Korea-themed performing artists worldwide to showcase their talent in the Capital region during the program’s upcoming 2019 Season! The deadline for all interested and eligible artists to apply is Sept. 7, 2018.
OnStage Korea’s first two seasons welcomed outstanding artist groups from across Korea, the United States, and the globe for a diverse series of free public performances in and around Washington, D.C., with more to come through the end of 2018. Past performances have featured the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, D.C.’s own Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, the modern opera From My Mother’s Mother, world music ensemble PAN Project, Korean contemporary music group Fairytale, the acclaimed SHIN Dance Company, and Korean theater troupe Goblin Party.
OnStage Korea strives to foster international cultural exchange by expanding the visibility of excellent Korean performing arts and artists in mainstream America. The 2019 Season will continue to present unique and exceptional performances throughout the year free to the public, in and around Washington, D.C.
For complete information on the open call and application process, see below or visit the KCC website HERE (한국어). For questions, contact program coordinator Hyemee Baik at (202) 587-6152 or [email protected].
OVERVIEW & GUIDELINES
Performance Season & Venues
A total of four performances are planned for this season. Venues will be determined based on the nature and size of the performances that are selected.
2019 Season: January – December, 2019
Venues: Major performing arts centers in and around Washington, D.C.
Application Schedule
Application Period: July 16 – September 7, 2018
Application Deadline: Friday, September 7, 2018 at 5:00PM (EST)
Final Selections and Notification of Results: Late October, 2018 (selected artists/groups will be contacted directly)
Eligible Performing Arts Categories/Genres
Dance: modern, traditional, Korean, ballet, jazz, etc.
Music: classical, opera, Korean traditional, jazz, vocal, world music, etc.
Theater: musical, play, puppetry, mime, drama, etc.
Other: traditional folk performance, non-verbal performance, other original works, etc.
Applicant Qualifications
There are no broad application restrictions based on nationality, age, or performance genre/type, however applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions:
Be 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
Be 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 other terms and exceptions:
Performance runtime should be between 50 and 90 minutes
Artists applying for a single performance project or as a temporary/project-based group are eligible to apply (as well as established, regular artists and groups)
Performances that aim to earn profit are not eligible
Artists who were selected for participation in the 2017 or 2018 OnStage Korea seasons are not eligible to re-apply for 2019, and remain ineligible for a period of 2 years following their year of participation
Support Provided
Performance venue (for a one-time event)
Stage technical production (sound, lighting, stage crew, etc.)
Nominal artist fees (dependent on selection placement)
Local transportation (between the airport, hotel, venue, and KCC, as needed)
Artist insurance (as required by the venue)
Promotional (posters, postcards, brochure, photos, video, online, social media, etc.)
NOTE: The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. does not provide for or cover the following potential expenses: airfare, accommodations, daily living expenses, meals, per diem allowance, additional rehearsal space rental fees, application fees and/or materials, travel visas, or other related expenses not listed above under Support Provided.
Evaluation of Applications
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of performing arts professionals and experts based on criteria from the Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C., including consideration of the contents of each application and any supporting materials submitted.
Application Documents
Two completed copies of the application form (one English & one Korean)
Optional supporting documents or media (e.g. performer resumes, photos, past performance recordings, etc.)
Access the online application form and complete information 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, misleading, or incorrect, or if terms of this guideline document are not adhered to.
How to Apply
Access the online application form by visiting the KCC website HERE (한국어). For questions, contact program coordinator Hyemee Baik at (202) 587-6152 or [email protected]. Please note the following:
Large format supporting documentation or media (such as video/audio recordings) should be uploaded to a website of your choice and a link to the media can be entered when completing your online application. Smaller documentation files (smaller than 1 MB) can be uploaded directly in the form when you complete your application.Smaller documentation files (smaller than 1 MB) can be uploaded directly in the form when you complete your application.
For any questions or issues with your application, please contact the KCC Manager of Performing Arts below.
Contact / More Information
Hyemee Baik, Performing Arts Manager
[email protected], 202-587-6152
