기초 단위 문화예술교육의 방향성 연구

Abstract

The research paper discusses the changes and developments in cultural and arts education in South Korea. It highlights the transition of cultural and arts education towards a more localized approach, with a focus on increased community participation and the provision of region-specific cultural and arts education. Starting in 2020, efforts were made to establish regional hubs for cultural and arts education at the basic administrative level, which includes cities, counties, and districts. These efforts aimed to em- power local communities to design and provide culturally relevant arts education in response to local needs. These initiatives were primarily supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Arts and Culture Education Service. While these specific projects were discontinued in 2023, some regional centers have continued to support similar programs to activate community-based cultural and arts education and expand opportunities for local residents to engage in the arts. The paper emphasizes that basic unit cultural and arts education occurs at the city, county, and district levels and necessitates collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure its sustainability. This approach represents a departure from past practices of one-time educational initiatives. Instead, the focus is on aligning with local demands through a network of support from central, regional, and lo- cal authorities, as outlined in the ‘Second Comprehensive Plan for Cultural and Arts Education.’ Ultimately, the direction of basic unit cultural and arts education policy is to support the develop- ment of an ecosystem for cultural and arts education. These regional hubs can be centered around public institutions like basic cultural foundations or, depending on the region, may be led by private organizations. In essence, the aim is to activate institutional hubs or private hubs that reflect the re- ality and characteristics of each region. This approach can be selective and adapted to the local con- text, but it also requires the development of diverse support policies from central or regional centers.