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Founded in 1973 with the aim
of promoting the development and preservation of cultural heritage
and arts in Korea, the Korean
Culture and Arts Foundation (KCAF) provides a
wide variety of related services
and supports for individual artists and art groups as well
as researchers and
the general public. More specifically, the KCAF:
* Provides support for
research and creative activities in the fields of literature, fine
arts, music,
dance, drama, photography, architecture, publications and other forms of popular
culture.
* Assists in the acquisition,
research, publication, and distribution of works which
contribute to the
development of the unique culture and arts of Korea.
* Promotes international
culture exchanges.
Provides support to improve
the welfare of individual artists and art groups in creating
a better working
environment.
* Explores a variety of
projects, such as the tickets for Art Lovers' program and arts
courses, to offer
the general public opportunities to gain access to art-related cultural
events.
Promotes cultural and artistic activities in local areas.
* Provides highly specialized
educational programs to individuals searching for a professional career in the
field of culture and arts.
* Manages and operates the
KCAF Arts Theater, the Marronnier Art Center, the Arts
Library, and the Arts
Training Center.
* Constructs and operates the
culture and arts information network, develops a database,
and provides
information services.
* Raises money for, and
manages, the Korean Culture and Arts Promotion Fund
(KCAP Fund).
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