Gyeonggi Education Office Launches 'RAS Arts Education' at 76 Schools, Breaking School Barriers

Gyeonggi Office of Education to Operate 'ART ON School' at 76 Schools
Customized Arts Education, from Orchestra to Media Art
Collaboration with Local Arts Institutions and Instructors for Creative Arts Education

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education (Superintendent: Ahn Minseok) is set to fully implement student-centered arts education as part of the effort to establish 'RAS Gyeonggi Arts and Sports Education', which aims to bridge schools with local arts resources.

Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education is operating the '2026 ART ON School' this year, conducting various arts education programs at 76 elementary, middle, high, and special schools in the province. Provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education

On July 20, the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education announced that it will operate the '2026 ART ON School' program this year, offering various arts education programs at 76 elementary, middle, high, and special schools within the province.

'ART ON School' is a Gyeonggi-style school arts education initiative designed to overcome the limitations of in-school arts education by connecting local arts institutions and artists with the school environment. Its core goal is to help students cultivate creativity and emotional sensitivity, as well as to develop collaboration and expressive skills through participation in arts activities.

The program targets 35 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, 20 high schools, and 2 special schools. Each participating school will offer a range of arts programs tailored to its characteristics, including orchestra, artificial intelligence (AI) media art, Samulnori, wind ensembles, choir, theater, Korean painting, ceramics, and musicals.

Notably, the Office of Education is breaking down barriers between schools and local arts communities through a "Wall Breaking" initiative. Local arts organizations and professional instructors collaborate with schools to deliver classes using a team-teaching approach, providing students with opportunities for high-quality, professional arts experiences.

Students are expected to share the results of their efforts, such as performances and exhibitions, with the local community at the end of the semester.

In the second half of the year, the Office of Education will continue supporting ART ON School to further promote 'RAS Gyeonggi Arts and Sports Education'. In December, it plans to hold a 'Gyeonggi Arts Education Archive Governance' performance-sharing event involving participating schools, partner organizations, and local cultural foundations, in order to spread outstanding practices.

An official from the Office of Education stated, "We aim to create an environment where students can encounter a variety of arts in their everyday lives by connecting school and local arts resources," adding, "We will strengthen support so that RAS Gyeonggi Arts and Sports Education is firmly established within schools."

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