Korea Arts & Culture Education Service Recruiting Participants for Customized Arts and Culture Program for Ages 65 to 74

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service announced on October 2 that they have newly developed and will pilot a customized arts and culture education program, "Arts Nuri 6574 - Leisure Enriched by the Arts," tailored to the characteristics and needs of early senior citizens (ages 65 to 74) this year.

Arts Nuri is the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service’s flagship project for culturally disadvantaged groups. The agency explained that, while demand for senior arts and culture education is increasing due to Korea’s entry into a super-aged society, there remains a lack of specialized programs for those aged 65 to 74, which led to the development of this new curriculum.

Arts Nuri 6574 consists of three types: "Arts × Health," which enhances physical vitality through movement and music; "Arts × Sharing," which records and shares local stories through photographic arts; and "Arts × Picnic," which encompasses visual arts, music, and humanities, and includes direct visits to cultural spaces.

Each program is designed to go beyond simple experiences, enabling participants to actively engage as creators and interact with their local communities. In addition, by collaborating with professional arts instructors, the programs offer multidimensional arts and culture experiences that combine activities, appreciation, and exchange.

This pilot education program will be conducted from October to November in five regions: Goyang, Seongnam, and Yangju in Gyeonggi Province; Gimje in North Jeolla Province; and Gunwi in Daegu. The selected regions were chosen based on environmental indicators such as cultural accessibility and living conditions, as well as the results of a preliminary demand survey. In some rural areas, participants will be recruited and programs operated in collaboration with the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, centering on local cooperatives.

Any early senior citizen can participate in the Arts Nuri 6574 program on a first-come, first-served basis by making an online reservation in advance.

A representative from the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service stated, "As this is a customized arts and culture education model that reflects the diverse needs of early senior citizens, including their characteristics and accessibility, we will actively incorporate the effects and challenges identified during this pilot program into next year’s project. We will continue to strive to expand arts and culture education for early senior citizens in the future."