Thank you for your interest in APE CAMP, a dynamic playground designed for 100 young Artists, Producers and Engineers.

Arts Council Korea is a public institution operating under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Since its inception in 1973, its core objective has been to manage the Cultural and Arts Promotion Fund and support a diverse array of cultural and arts projects, thereby fostering the holistic development of culture and arts in South Korea.

APE CAMP aims to serve as a vibrant hub for young artists, producers and engineers, where they embark on a journey to explore the convergent DNA of APEs. Over the course of three days, 100 participants will be organized into teams based on their respective artistic and technical roles. Together, they will collaborate to generate innovative ideas for art and technology convergence.

During pitching sessions, participants will seize the chance to broaden their networks on a global scale. Outstanding campers will be selected to receive support for an international research trip, where they visit leading institutions specializing in art and technology convergence across the globe. This invaluable experience promises to offer fresh perspectives from the global scene, nurturing creative depth and facilitating advancement in their respective fields.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE : Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6pm KST
SCHEDULE : June 2024
LOCATION : Seoul, Korea (*Locations to be confirmed)
FEES : Free

1. Program Details
• A two-day, three-night camp for 50 young artists and producers and 50 engineers to compete for ideas under the theme of Convergence of Art and Technology
- Random team matching
- Generating and developing ideas
- Pitching
- Creating a global network for the convergence of art and technology
• International conference on trends and best practices in the convergence of art and technology.
• (Benefit to Top 25 Campers) International research trip opportunities to institutions including:
- HUB Montreal (Canada)
- IRCAM (France)
- Jason Bruges Studio (UK)
- SAT (Canada)
- Watershed (UK)
- YCAM (Japan)
- ZKM (Germany)
※ Partnering institutions listed are current as of 2023 but are subject to potential changes in the future.

2. Qualifications
For all applicants
• (Mandatory) Participation must be in the name of an individual only.
• (Mandatory) Applicants must be available to participate in the camp from June 20 to June 22, 2024, in Seoul, Korea.
※ Selection will be canceled if the selected applicant is unable to participate in the camp after selection.
• (Mandatory) Applicants must be able to communicate in English.
• (Mandatory) Applicants who have not participated in the 1st or 2nd APE CAMP’s Overseas Research Trip before

For Artists & Producers
• (Mandatory) Young artists and producers with experience in the convergence of art and technology
- Applicable art forms: Literature, Visual Arts, Theater/Musical, Dance, Music, Traditional Arts, Multidisciplinary Arts, others.
For Engineers
• (Mandatory) Members of technology companies, scientists, and engineers interested in networking and collaborating with artists
- Applicable field 1: Stage Lighting, Stage Sound, Stage Video, Stage Equipment, others
- Applicable field 2: AI, Immersive Sound, Robotics, VR/AR/XR, Kinetic Art, Motion Capture, Metaverse, others
• (Note) Preference will be given to young engineers.

3. Participant Support
Details
• Airfare, accommodation (1 room for 2 people), and meals for the camp participation
• (For Top 25 Campers) Airfare, accommodation, and meals for an international research trip

Expected Outcome
• Collaboration and exchange with international players in art and technology convergence.
• (For Top 25 Campers) A research trip and networking opportunities to leading organizations in the field of art and technology convergence.

4. Key Dates For Participants (KST)

- Call Opens: Thursday, February 29, 2024
- Deadline for Application Submission: Thursday, March 28, 2024
- Results Emailed to the Applicants: Monday, April 8, 2024
- Pre-camp & Performance Sharing Sessions: June 8, 2024
- 2nd Convergence of Art & Tech International Conference: June 19, 2024
- 3rd APE CAMP: June 20 to 22, 2024
- International Research Trip: July to November, 2024

*Take a look at the event URL for more information.

5. Major Programs
Pre-camp & Performance Sharing Sessions with 2023’s Participants
• On/offline pre-camp for networking and performance sharing sessions inviting 2023’s research trip participants
• Online participation available for those living abroad.

2nd Convergence of Art & Tech International Conference
• Sharing best practices from leading global organizations in the field of convergence of art and technology

Main Camp
• Participants will be ranked from 1 to 100 based on performance in team and individual missions.
• International research trip opportunity for Top 25 campers

International Research Trip for the Top 25 Campers
• Plan for a trip to international partner organizations.
• Conduct research trip and share results.

6. Submission Guidelines
Submission Deadline : Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6pm KST
Please send your application via email to: [email protected]
• Subject: [APE CAMP] (MAIN ROLE) - Full name
eg. [APE CAMP] Producer - John Doe
※ All documents must be submitted in English.
Applications will be deliberated by professionals based on the applicant's:
1. Understanding of the field,
2. Capacity for collaboration,
3. Enthusiasm for participation, and
4. Expected effects.
Results will be announced on April 8, 2024 via email.

7. Our Partners
• HUB Montreal (Canada)
• IRCAM (France)
• Jason Bruges Studio (UK)
• SAT (Canada)
• Watershed (UK)
• YCAM (Japan)
• ZKM (Germany)
※ Partnering institutions listed are current as of 2023 but are subject to potential changes in the future.

Please Note:
• Participation in this camp is compulsory, and selection will be canceled if you are unable to attend.
• The applicant bears sole responsibility for the costs and responsibilities of obtaining a visa. In the event of visa-related issues preventing entry into the country, the selection will be terminated.
• If selected as a Top 25 Campers, you will be required to submit a plan for the overseas research trip and a report on the results, and you will be required to give a presentation on the research trip at the performance sharing meeting held in 2025.
• If there are any falsehoods in the submission documents, the selection may be canceled.
• Participants may be photographed during the course of this program, and any photos or videos taken may be used as promotional content for public interest purposes.
• The schedule and program of this project are subject to change depending on circumstances.

8. Contact
If you have questions regarding your application, please send an email to: [email protected]