'Opportunity Income Artists Festival' Attendee Kim Dong-yeon: "We Will Further Support Artists Creating Social Value"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon attended the 'Opportunity Income Artists Festival' held on the 21st at the Gyeonggi Art Center in Ingye-dong, Suwon, where he molded pottery and conversed with participating artists.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon attended the ‘Opportunity Income Artists Festival,’ organized to provide artists with more opportunities for exhibitions and performances, and encouraged artists who contribute to creating social value.

On the 21st, Governor Kim Dong-yeon viewed artworks and performances by artists at the Gyeonggi Art Center in Ingye-dong, Suwon, saying, "It is a very wonderful day in October. Our artists are creating many values for our residents and society," and added, "We want to support these efforts even a little, and my humble wish is to provide residents with opportunities to enjoy such culture."

He continued, "Not only opportunity income for artists but also we want to continuously create opportunities for performances, concerts, and exhibitions," promising, "We will strive to provide more opportunities frequently to our artists and residents."

The event was realized after Governor Kim accepted a suggestion from artists who attended the ‘First Opportunity Income Beneficiaries Meeting for Artists’ on July 20, requesting more chances for artists to perform on stage.

The Opportunity Income Artists Festival, which opened that day, will be held until the 31st at nine venues across the province, including Suwon Gyeonggi Art Center, Gyeonggi Provincial Government New Office, Uijeongbu Art Library and Music Library, Gapyeong Music Station 1939, Gwangju Namhansanseong, Pyeongtaek space ‘Mihak,’ Paju Asia Publishing Culture & Information Center, and Incheon Airport.

The festival features 78 artists exhibiting and 71 performance teams, along with 22 experience teams, all of whom applied to participate from among 2,000 artists in 10 cities and counties who received opportunity income in July and August this year.

Exhibitions can be seen at Gyeonggi Art Center (Suwon), Gyeonggi Provincial Government New Office (Suwon), Uijeongbu Art Library, Gapyeong Music Station 1939, Pyeongtaek space ‘Mihak,’ and Incheon Airport Terminal 1 Transportation Center, showcasing works by a total of 78 artists.

Performances will be held at Gyeonggi Art Center (Suwon), Gapyeong Music Station 1939, Uijeongbu Music Library, Namhansanseong Inhwa Hall, and Paju Asia Publishing Culture & Information Center, featuring a total of 71 teams performing various genres including classical, popular music, and Korean traditional music.

At Gyeonggi Art Center and Paju Asia Publishing Culture & Information Center, exhibitions, performances, art experiences, and flea market programs will be held together. For detailed event schedules, please refer to the Gyeonggi Province website.

Additionally, performances by 100 artist teams will take place on main streets in Pocheon, Gunpo, Yangpyeong, Icheon, Yangju, Gwangmyeong, and Bucheon.

Opportunity income for artists is Governor Kim Dong-yeon’s representative policy that provides fair compensation for the social value created by artists. It supports artists residing in the province who have valid proof of artistic activity and whose recognized personal income is below 120% of the median income.

Currently, the first payment of opportunity income, amounting to 750,000 KRW per person, has been completed for 5,000 artists across cities and counties in the province. The second payment of 750,000 KRW per person is being made according to each city and county’s schedule starting this month.

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