Doosan Art Center Open Call for DAC Artists Until the 27th

Theater performance scene from "Daughters of Egalia (2019)"
Photo by Doosan Art Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] Doosan Art Center is accepting applications for the 2021 DAC Artist (DOOSAN ART CENTER Artist) program until the 27th of this month.

'DAC Artist' is a program that supports young artists and creators in the performing arts field to engage in stable creative activities. Since 2007, Doosan Art Center has selected and supported creators from various fields such as playwrights, directors, gugak (traditional Korean music) creators, and stage designers as DAC Artists. So far, 15 creators have been supported, presenting 19 works including plays like Daughters of Egalia, Lonely People, Hard People, Sad People, Death and the Maiden, and Before After. These works have won awards in 19 different categories. Recently active creators such as Kim Sujeong (playwright/director), Yoon Seongho (playwright/director), and Lee Seunghui (gugak creator), as well as Lee Jaram, Yeo Shindong, Kim Eunseong, Seong Giwoong, Lee Kyungseong, and Yangson Project have been selected and worked as DAC Artists.

Starting this year, Doosan Art Center will select two DAC Artists annually through an open call to support more creators. Selected DAC Artists will receive production funding worth up to 100 million KRW and have the opportunity to present performances planned and produced by Doosan Art Center between September and October 2022. Additionally, they will receive support for theater space, rehearsal rooms, and overall promotion and marketing.

Applicants for DAC Artist must be Korean nationals under the age of 40 and have experience in creating at least two works. There are no genre restrictions within the field of activity, and applications must be submitted individually. Applicants will be finally selected as DAC Artists through document screening and individual interviews in February.

To apply, applicants must complete and submit the application form on the Doosan Art Center website during the application period. Detailed information is available on the Doosan Art Center website.

Meanwhile, Doosan Art Center runs various open call programs supporting creators in the performing arts and visual arts fields. In performing arts, the programs include 'DAC Artist', 'Co-Planning', and 'Doosan Art Lab: Performance'. In visual arts, the programs include 'Doosan Curator Workshop' and 'Doosan Art Lab: Exhibition', totaling five programs conducted through regular open calls.

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