The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) invites young Artists, Producers, and Engineers under the age of 39 from diverse fields worldwide to participate in APE CAMP 2025. This program is designed to nurture creative talent and activate sustainable networks for art & tech convergence. Through the CAMP, participants will have the opportunity to develop innovative ideas, build global partnerships and immerse themselves in Korea’s dynamic creative ecosystem.

The selected participants, known as “Campers”, will convene in Seoul and be randomly grouped into 20 multidisciplinary teams. Each team will comprise individuals from various nationalities and disciplines, including artists, producers, and engineers. Together, they will refine collaborative concepts into feasible projects and present their final outcomes to an audience of peers and experts.

Arts Council Korea are pleased to announce that they will be welcoming 100 creative talents from across the globe, including campers from Korea. In APE CAMP 2024, applicants from 43 countries expressed their enthusiasm for this experience. Campers will also receive mentorship from globally recognized professionals in both artistic and technological fields, such as Jason Bruges from Jason Bruges Studio and Anett Holzheid from Zentrum fur Kunst und Medien (ZKM).

Awaken your aspirations, Pioneer new partnerships, and Elevate yourself through APE CAMP 2025. Join  for this enriching journey and become part of a vibrant, international art & tech network. Apply today to be part of this transformative experience!

• SUBMISSION DEADLINE : Sunday, February 2, 2025, 11:59 PM KST
• MANDATORY SCHEDULE : Saturday, May 24, 2025 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025
  • Eve of the CAMP & International Conference : Friday, May 23, 2025 - Saturday, May 24, 2025
  • Main CAMP : Sunday, May 25, 2025 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025
    ※ Attendance on the second day of the Eve of the CAMP & International Conference (May 23, 2025) is optional.
• LOCATION : Seoul, Korea (*Specific venues will be announced later.)
• BENEFITS : Partial support for round-trip airfare, Accommodation, Meals
• PARTICIPATION FEES : Free of charge

Eligibility

General Requirements

• This open call is exclusively available for overseas applicants who are non-Korean nationals with foreign citizenship.
• Applications must be submitted as an individual only.
• Applicants must be available to attend the mandatory schedule starting from May 24 to May 27, 2025, which is the second day of the Eve of the CAMP & International Conference. Attendance on the first day (May 23, 2025) is optional.
  (※ Full attendance is mandatory to ensure effective participation.)
• Applicants must be able to communicate in English for effective communication.
• Applicants who are currently enrolled in a university are not eligible to apply.
   

For Artists & Producers

• Individuals under the age of 39 engaged in creative experience or planning activities that involve art & tech convergence.
• Fields include Creative Writing & Literature, Visual arts, Theater, Musical, Dance, Music, Traditional Arts, Multidisciplinary Arts, and others.
   

For Engineers

• Technical experts, researchers, or specialists in fields relevant to art & tech convergence projects. Preference will be given to individuals under the age of 39.
• Relevant fields include (but are not limited to):
  1. Stage Technologies: Stage lighting, Stage Sound, Stage Equipment, Stage Video, Immersive Sound, Kinetic Art, and others.
  2. Emerging Technologies: AI, Blockchain, Data Science and Technologies, Development (e.g., Web, Mobile Applications, Game), Metaverse, Motion Capture, Robotics, VR/AR/XR, and others.
  3. Core Sciences: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geology, Life Science, Neuroscience, Physics, and others.
  4. Applied Engineering: Advanced Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Batteries, Energy, IoT, Mobility, Nanotechnology, New Materials Engineering, Quantum Computing, Wearable Technology, and others.
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https://www.arko.or.kr/develop/board/view/601?page=1&cid=715813