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Library Culture Arts Club

Business Overview

Business Name

Support Library Culture and Arts Club Activities

Hosted by

Library Policy Planning Unit of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Business Target

national public libraries

Business objectives

01

Cultural Experience Enhancement

Support cultural and artistic experiences for local residents who lack opportunities, enabling them to directly participate and share enjoyment together.

02

regional cultural hub

The library-operated cultural and artistic club serves as a magnet for local residents visiting the library, while forming a hub for local cultural and artistic activities centered around the club.

03

Cultural Arts Dissemination

Expand cultural and artistic activities by presenting performances (exhibitions) to local residents through the planning, development, and operation of cultural and artistic clubs.

04

Library Enhancements

The library’s accessible function to local residents is expanded into a multifaceted cultural and artistic space by incorporating its ability to cultivate knowledge as well as enjoy cultural and artistic activities.

Expand the Library to Cultivate Culture for All.

We broaden the value of reading and culture within our communities, grounded in public service and professionalism.

Business Details

Support cultural and artistic activities through our libraries for local residents who lack opportunities to engage with culture and art.

Support and Promotion of Operating Expenses and Cultural Arts Club Activities Necessary for Club Activities

Revitalize culture and arts communities through the diagnosis and consultation provided by culture and arts consultants to public library cultural and arts clubs.

Consulting on club composition and operations, and supporting the discovery and cultivation of local cultural content.

Announcement of National Competitions Results for Club Cultural and Artistic Activities (Performances, Exhibitions, etc.)

Setting Up a Venue to Showcase Results While Promoting Voluntary Self-Esteem and Community Consciousness

effectiveness of expectation

Expansion of Cultural Experience Opportunities for Local Residents

Expansion of Participation Opportunities in Culture and Arts
Communities through Library Space Utilization

Enhancing Culture and Arts Club Capabilities

Promoting a Sense of Accomplishment and Pride Through
Self-Sustaining Club Activities Supported by Cultural and Artistic
Community Initiatives, and Performances and Exhibitions for Local Residents

Leap to the Library’s Local Cultural Center

Expansion of Participation Opportunities and Revitalization of
Culture and Arts Communities through Library Space Utilization

Recent developments

2026

Business Period
February to December 2026
club activities (March to November, 9 months)
Business Objective
300 clubs operating across national public libraries
  • Culture and Arts Club: $3 Million Supported
  • Reading Club: Supported by KRW 2 Million

2025

Business Period
Club activities from February 2025 to December 2025
(March to November, 9 months)
Business Objective
50 Culture and Arts Clubs Operated Nationwide by Public Libraries
  • Culture and Arts Club: $300,000 Supported
2025 Library Culture and Arts Club Festival
  • Club Exhibition: October 28, 2025 – November 1, 2025 at KEPCO Art Center, Exhibition Hall 1
  • Club Performance: November 9, 2025, 2:00 PM, Mapo Central Library, 6th Floor Reception Hall

2024

Business Period
Club activities for the period of January through December 2024
(March through November, 9 months)
Business Objective
50 Culture and Arts Clubs Operating Nationwide in Public Libraries
  • Culture and Arts Club: $300,000 Supported
2024 Library Culture and Arts Club Festival
  • Club Exhibition: November 28, 2024 – December 2, 2024, 1st Floor of the National Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Club Performance: December 1, 2024, at 14:00, Mapo Central Library, 6th Floor Meeting Hall

Business Inquiries

phone inquiry

02-6941-1183 / 070-8899-1181

Email Inquiries

culture@klib.or.kr