Korean Cultural Events February Newsletter |
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A Culturally Abundant 2022, TOGETHER
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is proud to announce its schedule of major cultural events in 2022 among more than 40 programs planned for the year overall, spanning performing arts, exhibitions, pop culture, and community outreach, all tied together by the theme of “Get TOGETHER with Korean Culture.” See the announcement on the KCCDC website for complete details. |
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Cut Copy Paste Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. February 4 – March 23, 2022
Cut Copy Paste, guest curated by Hannah Shambroom of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, features multidisciplinary works by contemporary Korean artists Soon Yul Kang and Suhyeon Kim, who employ repetitive, manual techniques to create contemplative paper collages, wax sculptures, and perforated canvases. Showcasing 31 pieces in total, this exhibition shines a spotlight on the artists’ physical materials and processes as a means of exploring more abstract, implied themes of mindfulness, harmony, and loss. Virtual Guided Tour Coming in February! |
| Hanbok Wave Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. February 22 – March 25, 2022
This special exhibition looks at the surprising synergy of traditional Korean clothing and the worlds of pop culture, art, technology, and high fashion. Hanbok has undergone a revitalization in recent years as designers push creative boundaries and pop stars embrace tradition-inspired designs. Experience how these two art forms inform, influence, and enhance one another in this special exhibition of contemporary hanbok designs co-organized with the Korea Craft & Arts Design Foundation.
Details coming soon to the KCCDC website. |
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Embassy Adoption Program December 2021 - May 2022
In 2021-22, the KCCDC is working with two classes of fifth graders at Turner Elementary School located in Southeast DC as part of the Embassy Adoption Program, a partnership of DC Public Schools, Washington Performing Arts, and local embassies and cultural centers. Monthly visits include an introduction to Korean history, art, and culture, craft workshops, Taekwondo lessons, language lessons, and more.
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| Spring 2022: Korean Language & Culture Classes Classes Starting Feb. 7-12, 2022
Registration is now open for Spring 2022 Korean language & culture classes from the King Sejong Institute Washington, D.C.! All classes remain online/remote for now, but we've added a new special topic course at the intermediate level, in addition to all the regular sequence courses and an Advanced option. Find complete details, status updates, and self-placement reading samples on our website, or see the basic schedule below. There is also no location restriction for online courses, so feel free to share the news!
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OnStage Korea 2022-2023 Season Open Call Application Deadline EXTENDED to February 20, 2022!
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. is seeking to give brilliant, original artists and performance groups the opportunity to perform for the American public through an open call for the OnStage Korea 2022-2023 Season. Presented at venues across the Washington, D.C. region, OnStage Korea fosters cultural exchange and understanding while enhancing the visibility of Korean performing arts and artists in America.
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Above left: REACH Winter Lanterns PLUS: Korea at the Kennedy Center, Feb. 3-6, attended by more than 55,000 visitors throughout the 4 days of Lunar New Year celebrations. Above left photos credit: Hojun Kim. Above right: Sound of Korean Soul performance at the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater, Feb. 3, part of REACH Winter Lanterns PLUS: Korea. Above right photo credit: Jay Lee Photography. |
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Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW | Washington, D.C. 20008 culturedc@mofa.go.kr | (202) 939-5688
Visiting Hours: Monday - Friday | 10 am-noon & 1-5 pm Closed for US and certain Korean national holidays |
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