Gwangyang Yesulchanggo, Serving as a 'Visiting Administrative Service for Artists'

Jeonnam Cultural Foundation Conducts Second Half Year Creative Preparation Fund Application Process

[Gwangyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik] The Jeonnam Cultural Foundation announced on the 26th that it conducted a ‘Visiting Administrative Service’ at the Gwangyang Art Warehouse, providing services such as application for creative preparation funds and guidance on artists' employment insurance for artists in the province.

This ‘Visiting Administrative Service’ was held twice on the 22nd, morning and afternoon sessions, targeting artists in the eastern region of Jeonnam. It offered application agency services to artists who might find it difficult to apply for the ‘Creative Preparation Fund Online Application’ scheduled for the second half of the year.

Additionally, the foundation provided assistance with △application agency for proof of artistic activity △guidance on the application procedures for central public projects △exhibition hosting for emerging artists, and explained various welfare projects promoted by the Jeonnam Cultural Foundation along with participation methods.

The ‘Visiting Administrative Service’ held at the Gwangyang Art Warehouse accepted applications on a first-come, first-served basis starting from the 15th, and to prevent the spread of COVID-19, participation was limited to fewer than 15 people per session.

For artists who could not participate this time, the Cultural Foundation provided video guidance on various welfare services through the foundation’s YouTube channel.

Tak Younghee, Director of the Culture and Arts Division, said, “The ‘Visiting Administrative Service’ conducted for the welfare of artists this time will continue to serve as a platform at the Gwangyang Art Warehouse to provide practical help to local artists.”

Meanwhile, the Gwangyang Art Warehouse, which opened on March 22, is becoming established as a cultural and artistic complex space visited by about 100 people daily. It operates various programs and offers free access to visitors for media viewing and cultural rest areas.

Gwangyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seonsik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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