Call for Performing Artists: Open Stage 2016-2017 season

in partnership with Flushing Town Hall and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club

Application Deadline: Friday, July 10th, 2015

The Korean Cultural Service New York (KCSNY) is seeking professional artists and arts organizations to be showcased for the Open Stage 2016-2017 season. This year, in a special double partnership with La Mama Experimental Theatre Club as well as Flushing Town Hall, artists will be provided a chance to perform in versatile performances spaces in Manhattan and Queens, New York.

First introduced in 2012, Open Stage is the performance showcase for rising performers to display their talent to a wide New York audience. Performers of all ages, backgrounds, and genres are encouraged to apply, including classical, dance, traditional music, theater, among others. Selected performers will receive benefits including a performance opportunity, promotion in our program book, and a reception for the performance.

Detailed program related information and guidelines can be found and downloaded from the Korean Cultural Service website: http://www.koreanculture.org/?mid=PerformingArtsE&document_srl=559008

Application Schedule and Required Documents:

1. Application Deadline: 5 PM, July 10 (Friday), 2015

2. Announcement of Results : By August 2015, the Korean Cultural Service New York will notify recipients individually via telephone and/or email

3. Documents and Materials for Submission: The application must be filled out in the prescribed format. Please download the form from the Korean Cultural Service New York’s website

   • Required: 5 (Five) completed application forms

   • Required: Work Samples (Video, Audio, Photos, Scripts, etc)

     (If this performance is a premiere, you must submit work samples of your past

     production/performances)

   • Optional : Other materials if applicable

4. Address for Submission:

Korean Cultural Service New York (460 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022) Application postmark deadline is July 10th, 2015 at 5 PM (EDT)

All correspondence and application forms should be addressed to

Attn: <2015-2016 OPEN STAGE> Application Korean Cultural Service New York

460 Park Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022

For questions regarding the application, please contact the Performing Arts department at [email protected].

Korean Cultural Service NY

Inaugurated in 1979, the Korean Cultural Service New York (KCSNY) is a branch of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of the Republic of Korea. Under the authority of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York, KCSNY works to promote cultural arts exchange and stimulate interest in Korean culture through various opportunities. KCSNY provides diverse activities including exhibitions, concerts, film festivals, and educational programs. KCSNY is located at 460 Park Avenue (at 57th Street), 6th Floor, New York City. www.koreanculture.org.