Gwangjin Cultural Foundation Selected for Eight National and City Grant Projects Simultaneously

Securing 353 Million Won in Funding
Expanding Access to Cultural Experiences

On June 2, the Gwangjin Cultural Foundation, a public institution in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, announced that it has been selected for a series of cultural and arts grant projects in the first half of this year, aiming to expand opportunities for local residents to enjoy cultural experiences.

Exterior view of Naroo Art Center, Gwangjin Cultural Foundation. Exterior view of Gwangjin Cultural Foundation.

The foundation has been selected for a total of eight projects, securing a project budget and support for arts organizations totaling 353 million won. It plans to operate a variety of cultural and artistic programs. The main projects include “Dream Studio” by the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service, “Specialized Support Program for Art Centers” by the Federation of Korean Cultural Centers, the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture’s Resident Performing Group Program, and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Our Neighborhood Concert,” among others.

In particular, the “Specialized Support Program for Art Centers,” selected for the first time this year, will be held on “Culture Day,” the last Wednesday of each month, together with local artists known as “Naroo Artists.” A range of performances spanning classical, jazz, and traditional Korean music will be presented in a talk concert format at Space 76, Naroo Art Center.

Cultural and arts education initiatives will also be expanded. “Dream Studio-Gwangjin” will receive 400 million won in national funding over the next five years to provide visual arts education for students in grades 4 to 6 at elementary schools. Soo-Ji Lee, the Andersen Award-winning author, will participate in the program, joining students in the picture book creation process.

In addition, a range of arts education programs will be offered throughout the life cycle, including “Dream Dance Company-Gwangjin,” the family participation program “Gagahoho,” and the ballet program “Naroo Ppupillera” for couples. The “Chilling Festa,” a collaboration among four foundations—Gwangjin, Nowon, Dobong, and Jungnang—will also be launched to showcase works created by young artists working together.

Paek Gyebae, President of Gwangjin Cultural Foundation, stated, “Being selected for a total of eight grant projects is a meaningful achievement that demonstrates the foundation’s capabilities in planning and project management. Based on the financial resources and partnerships with artists and organizations secured through these projects, we will continue to develop diverse initiatives so that residents can encounter art more easily in their daily lives.”

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