As we are recovering from the aftermath of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, many activities and projects in the field of culture and arts, which had to go back and forth between the in-person and contact-free settings, are now settling into the in-person setting and revitalizing. The performing arts sector is also expecting to see many people visiting venues to watch a wide range of works presented in 2023. Against this backdrop, the Performing Arts Planning Team of the Korea Arts Management Service is working with artists, organizations, and professionals in the performing arts sector to carry out its projects as follows.

2023 Performing Arts Projects Overview

Running Platforms for International Presentation

Running platforms for international presentation: PAMS(Performing Arts Market in Seoul), JKM(Journey to Korean Music), and SPAF(Seoul Performing Arts Festival)
This year, PAMS and JKM focus on their role as platforms for circulation, information exchange, and the networking of excellent Korean works. This year’s event, which will be held in October,  brings together Korean and International artists, arts groups, producers, promoters and presenters who have works to be circulated in the Korean and International performing arts markets or have ideas that can be turned into works. Through the open calls of PAMS Choice and JKM Choice scheduled in March, a showcase space will be provided during PAMS along with a consultation. 

[Timeline] 

[Open Call] Open calls of PAMS Pitching (Korean and International) are scheduled in March 2023.

[Event] 2023 Performing Arts Market in Seoul, PAMS
∙ Date: From 11th (Wed) to 14th (SAT) October 2023 (TBC)
∙ Venue: Daehak-ro JCC Art Center and Jung-gu, Seoul
∙ Main Programs: PAMS Choice (Showcases of Korean works), PAMS Pitching( Pitching of Korean and International Projects), PAMS Link, etc.

[Media Coverage]
∙ The era of VUCA1, the leadership of mediation that designs balanced relationships 
∙ Focus on Contemporary Dance from Korea and other Asian Countries
∙ Art Market Where You Buy and Sell Dreams, PAMS 2022
 

Opening Ceremony of 2022 PAMS

PAMS Salon 2022

The Seoul Performing Arts Festival(SPAF) showcases outstanding world-class performing arts. As in previous years, the festival will be held throughout October at Haeoreum Grand Theater, National Jeongdong Theater Cecil, Arko Arts Theater, Arko Arts Theater, and Daehakro Arts Theater among other venues. Led by Artistic Director Kyu Choi, the festival presents Korean and International works that reflect the most recent performing arts trends and offers relevant workshops. Korean invitations will be selected through an open call scheduled in February, and an invitation fee will be offered to them. 

[Timeline]

[Festival]
∙ Date: From 6th (Fri) to 29th (Sun) October 2023 (TBC)

[Media Coverage]
∙ 2022 Seoul Performing Arts Festival Press Conference: Talking about transformation and presenting visions as an answer

〈Möbius〉, International Invitation at 2022 SPAF

〈All the Sex I’ve Ever Had〉, Korean Invitation 2022 SPAF 

Supporting International Circulation

Developing international cooperation partners: KAMS Connection to lay the foundation for international breakthrough
KAMS Connection is a project that supports performing arts organizations with their pre-research for entering international markets and developing co-productions. This year, the support is provided in two categories, autonomous research and cross organizational research. The former is for artists, art groups and producers who are planning for co-productions with the aim to circulate them in the international market. The latter is for co-development of joint projects between KAMS and organizations from Korea and overseas. Research expenses, networking sessions, and consultation opportunities are provided to individuals or organizations selected through an open call.  

[Media Coverage]
∙ New International Mobility and Circulation: From How to Move? to What Needs to Move Together with the How?
 

Korea-Nordic Connection Results Sharing Session

Supporting international tours and showcase participation: Center Stage Korea (CSK) and support for showcasing at international art markets
Support is provided to Korean performing arts groups so that they can present their works in renowned international festivals, markets and venues. The goal of this support is to facilitate their breakthrough into  international markets. In particular, the priority is to strengthen cooperation between KAMS and international promoters and presenters, and support performing arts groups to officially receive a reasonable invitation fee. Both support programs select recipient art groups though an open call, and their main support is to cover expenses for the groups including international travel. In particular, this year’s support programs are designed to earmark applicants that have previously been selected for showcases by PAMS and Journey to Korean Music, so that groups that have experienced a showcase in Korea though KAMS can take their experience further and take their works to the international stage. 

[Timeline]

[Open Call] Center Stage Korea 2023 
∙ 2023 Center Stage Korea Selection Results

 

SangsangMaru 〈NeNeNe〉
ⓒ SangsangMaru

 

A Festival of Korean Dance 2022 in London
ⓒCourtesy of THE PLACE