About the Theater
MODU ART THEATER
- Opening to All
- Modu Art Theater is the first performance venue in Korea created specifically for disabled artists, fostering creation, development, and exchange activities. The theater offers an environment where disabled artists and technical staff can work without physical limitations, ensuring convenience and accessibility throughout the creation process, performances, and operational services.
- Embracing All
- Modu Art Theater fosters an environment where disabled artists can develop their skills and create exceptional works. By offering rehearsal rooms and the performance venue for rent year-round, we provide a stable platform for artists to present their work. We also offer a variety of barrier-free performances and programs, run a professional training course for accessibility service experts, and develop specialized performances for disabled artists.
- Uniting All
- Modu Art Theater provides a platform for collaboration and interaction, enabling disabled artists to participate in various fields of art. By encouraging citizen participation, we contribute to the promotion of diversity and inclusiveness in the arts. As a cultural and artistic venue, we are committed to enhancing accessibility for disabled individuals and fulfilling our public role in the arts.
Floor Information
Modu Art Theater has been designed with a flat surface, eliminating level differences to ensure free movement for individuals with mobility challenges. All floors are accessible by elevator, and the theater is equipped with necessary facilities for disabled visitors.
- Modu Art Theater (2nd Floor Seating)
- Conference Room
- Modu Studio
- Accessible Restroom
- Men's Restroom
- Women's Restroom"
- Modu Art Theater (1st Floor Seating)
- Box Office, Storage Lockers
- M Lounge
- Rehearsal Rooms 1&2
- Accessible Restroom
- Men's Restroom
- Women's Restroom
- Nursing Room
- Family Restroom"
- Main Rehearsal Room
- Staff Rooms 1&2
- Individual Dressing Rooms 1&2
- Group Dressing Rooms 1&2
- Accessible Showers 1&2
- Accessible Restrooms with Showers
- Lockers
BUSINESS
Performance Projects
The performance projects of Modu Art Theater are centered around two main pillars: "Accessibility" and "Diversity." The theater incorporates sign language interpretation, subtitles, audio descriptions, and touch tours to create performances tailored to different types of disabilities. In particular, we develop and present works, including relaxed performances, which are still underdeveloped in Korea, to allow more individuals with disabilities to enjoy cultural experiences. Furthermore, We offer a range of barrier-free programs to support the ongoing development of disability arts infrastructure.
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①Open calls for works, development and production of performances
Creation of performances tailored to different disability types
- ②Invitation of outstanding domestic and international works
- ③Audience development for both disabled and non-disabled audiences
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④Exchange of accessibility services
- Backstage tours
- Accessibility manager training
- Distribution of manuals and education
Venue Rental Services
Modu Art Theater secures a large number of rehearsal spaces, which have long been the biggest desire of disabled performing artists, and makes them available for rental year-round. The theater also provides stable presentation spaces and operational services through theater rentals, helping disabled artists thrive in their creative activities. In addition, we offer studios, M lounge, and conference rooms for small-scale presentations, seminars, educational, and exchange activities necessary for artistic endeavors.
- Available Rental Spaces
- ①Modu Art Theater
- ②Rehearsal Rooms 1 & 2
- ③Modu Studio
HISTORY
The Korea Disability Arts and Culture Center (KDAC) was established in March 2015 to promote disability arts and culture and to manage the Disability Arts and Culture Center (Ieum Center).
In 2021, KDAC was designated as the lead agency under the Act on Support for Cultural and Artistic Activities of Persons with Disabilities, tasked with developing policies and conducting various support projects for disabled artists.
KDAC promotes projects to enhance the creative activities and capacity-building of disabled artists and organizations and to expand opportunities for disabled individuals to engage in cultural and artistic activities. As part of these effor
ts, KDAC opened the Modu Art Theater, a specialized performance venue for disabled artists.The Korea Disability Arts and Culture Center will continue to contribute to the development of disability arts and culture by acting as a mediator between government and private organizations, providing comprehensive and systematic support.
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October 2023Establishment of Modu Art Theater
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September 2022Formulation of the 1st Basic Plan for Support of Cultural and Artistic Activities of Persons with Disabilities (2022?2026)
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March 2021Designated as the lead agency for supporting cultural and artistic activities of persons with disabilities (Korea Disability Arts and Culture Center)
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2020Budget allocation for the establishment of a specialized theater for disabled artists
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June 2020Enactment of the "Act on Support for Cultural and Artistic Activities of Persons with Disabilities"
This law establishes a legal and systematic framework for supporting the cultural and artistic activities of disabled artists as creators. -
November 2015Opening of Ieum Center (Disability Arts and Culture Center)
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March 2015Establishment of the Korea Disability Arts and Culture Center (KDAC)