Sejong-si Opens Application for Designation of Professional Arts Corporations and Organizations

[Asia Economy (Sejong) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Sejong City is accepting applications for designation as professional arts corporations and organizations from non-profit cultural and artistic corporations and organizations active in the region.

According to the city on the 8th, the professional arts corporation and organization system is implemented to foster competitive cultural and artistic institutions and organizations by institutionally supporting cultural and artistic corporations and organizations that are recognized for their expertise. The city has been implementing this system since 2016.

Eligibility for application is granted to non-profit corporations and organizations based in Sejong with business registration, whose main purpose is to produce exhibitions, performances, planning, and works related to fine arts, music, dance, theater, gugak (traditional Korean music), and photography, as well as operating performance and exhibition facilities.

The designation decision will be made next month by the review committee (City Regional Culture Cooperation Committee), which will comprehensively review the applicant organizations’ organizational and personnel management appropriateness, financial soundness, and ability to carry out performances, exhibitions, and cultural and artistic projects and activities.

Once designated as a professional arts corporation or organization, they are allowed to publicly solicit donations and receive institutional support such as tax benefits for donors and exemptions from inheritance and gift taxes.

Applications can be submitted by visiting the city’s Culture and Arts Division or by mail with the designation application form and attached documents.

For more detailed information, please refer to the announcements and notices section on the city’s website or contact the Culture and Arts Division.

Meanwhile, as of this year, there are 13 entities designated as professional arts corporations and organizations in Sejong, including 2 corporations and 11 organizations.

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