PAMS Salon OPentalk
What factors should be considered and what plans should one make when aiming to enter the North American market? North America, comprising the United States and Canada, involves various factors to consider such as tour costs, visas, taxation, and distribution structures, which can make planning a tour appear complex. This session will share experiences and case studies to help set directions and pathways for approaching the North American market from the perspective of the ecosystem of the performing arts market and performing arts ecosystem. We will explore how Korean artists and organizations aspiring to enter North America can plan effectively and identify key considerations for their international expansion.
Name | Affiliation & Position | ||
Moderator | Sin Ae Park | Korea Dance Abroad, Executive Producer | |
Panels | June Rhee | 7000Miles Managing Director, McCarter Theatre consultant |
Through interactions with international guests invited by Journey to Korean Music and domestic music industry professionals, we provide insights to help Korean music organizations strengthen their presence in the global music market and explore new opportunities. We will examine the latest needs for Korean music and identify the elements required for the sustainable international expansion of Korean music organizations.
Name | Affiliation & Position | ||
Moderator | Yoonhee Chang | Seoul National University, Asian Music Research Institute Korean Research Foundation, Researcher | |
Panels | Victor M.K. Kye | JARASUM Jazz festival, Director | |
SANGKYUNG LEE | groove&, Music Director & Player | ||
HANBIN LEE | Gray by Silver, Representative | ||
Jae-hyun Chun | Freelancer | ||
Ula Nowak | Urszula Nowak Mosaic Beats Booker, Journalist | ||
Kaushik Dutta | MusiConnect Asia Founder, President | ||
Chris Sharp | Barbican Centre Programmer, Booker |
Throughout its development, Korean street art has been shaped by street art festivals and facilities organized by public institutions, the Korea Street Arts Association in the private sector, and by the effort of planners and artists. Within a short time, it has expanded beyond the domestic performing arts and festival scenes to receive invitations to prestigious international street theater festivals, garnering positive local responses and gaining international attention. What direction should Korean street art follow for future growth? We will discuss domestic policy changes, the establishment of public-private partnerships, the survival of artists and planners, and the entry and discovery of new artists.
Name | Affiliation & Position | ||
Moderator | Youngsun Cho | Seoul Street Arts Festival, Programmer | |
Panels | Sijin KIM | Project DARI, Associate Producer | |
Donna Dang | Ansan Street Arts Festival | ||
Sujin Park | Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, Deputy Manager | ||
Jinwoong Jeong | Pop-up Theatre Elbowroom, Director | ||
Cheol In Jeong | Melancholy Dance Company, Director and Choreographer |
Visit and explore the Seoul Street Arts Creation Center, which supports the production of works in Korean street arts and circus fields, and fosters professionals based on domestic and international collaborations.
Next Mobility is a project dedicated to researching new models of exchange and mobility in performing arts during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods. It mainly examines trends such as digitalization, hybrid exchange, concept touring, green mobility, and other trends that have influenced the creation and distribution of works after the pandemic. Additionally, it assesses the relevance of these topics from a global perspective.
In this open talk, we will share insights from creators and producers who have been continuously engaged in creation and distribution through the lens of Next Mobility. We will also explore practical examples within performing arts festivals. In doing so, we aim to reassess the evolving mobility of international exchange and explore the diversification of strategies and methodologies for future international exchange.
This open talk, as part of the 'Next Mobility' project under the 2023-2024 Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) Creative Lab, has been organized through the sponsorship and collaboration of the Korea-Australia Arts Foundation.
Name | Affiliation & Position | |
Moderator | Jin Yim | Project DARI, Creative Producer |
Panels | Monica Lim | Sound Artist, Pianist |
Stephanie Lake (online) | Stephanie Lake Company, Choreoprapher | |
Beth Raywood Cross | Stephanie Lake Compnay, Producer | |
Borahm Kim | Untitled Road, Director | |
Kyu Choi | SPAF, Artistic director |
ARTMORE, the arts industry academy provided by the Korea Arts Management Service, operates specialized educational programs designed to foster and deploy talents and businesses in accordance with industry needs. Its key objectives include step-by-step workforce development, strengthening organizational and business management expertise, and creating pathways for expanding the arts ecosystem, so as to secure growth momentum through the systematic training of professionals and businesses within the arts ecosystem. This year, we will share the achievements of the training program and host a special lecture on the importance of international expansion in performing arts and the essential skill sets required for the next generation of performing arts professionals.
Name | Affiliation & Position | ||
Moderator | June Rhee | 7000Miles Managing Director, McCarter Theatre consultant |