International Special Music & Art Festival and Special Olympics Korea

The organizing committee of the International Special Music & Art Festival and Special Olympics Korea is pleased to invite musicians with intellectual disabilities worldwide to the 2023 International Special Music & Art Festival. As a cultural legacy program for the 2013 PyeongChang Winter Special Olympic Games, the International Special Music & Art Festival has developed into an officially recognized annual festival for musicians with intellectual disabilities.

International Special Music & Art Festival marks its 10th anniversary in 2023, with endless support and encouragement from people worldwide. To continue the success of the previous festival, it will take place from August 2nd to August 5th,2023, in Seoul National University (Seoul, South Korea) Artists with intellectual disabilities will have various opportunities during the event period as follows,

1. Taking lessons from internationally renowned musicians from South Korea and abroad

2. Participating in arts, culture, and sports programs

3. Enjoying music concerts for three days

4. Performing on stage in front of an audience during the festival

International Special Music & Art Festival and Special Olympics Korea promise all the participants a special moment and memory throughout the entire festival. If you are interested in joining the festival, please fill out the application form that you can find on our official website at http://www.sokorea.or.kr, and e-mail the documents to arts@sokorea.or.kr. The application submission is due by June 15th , 2023.

On behalf of the International Special Music & Art Festival Organizing Committee, volunteers, and supporters, we would like to express our most sincere gratitude for your interest. We do hope to see you all in the beautiful city of Seoul in the upcoming summer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact arts@sokroea.or.kr. Thank you.

*If you are interested in participating in the event, please see the attached files and visit the website. 

Thank you.