Booth Exhibition is an open space where working-level participants of PAMS exchange practical information about performing arts. Performing arts groups and individuals can promote their works in an aggressive and efficient way. Also, delegates to the event can find works and partners they favor, while exploring different performances in person.

2017 Performing Arts Market in Seoul ·Date:14 ? 19 October, 2017 ·Venue:Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater, ARKO Arts Theater, Jongno Children’s Theater, Theater Hakchon, Hanyang Repertory Theater, Hongik Daehangno Art Center Gallery and more in Daehakno District ·Number of Participants:More than 2,637 delegates (2,203 domestic delegates and 434 overseas delegates) Go to Korean Performing Arts DB ·A Number of PAMS Choice Selections:18

PAMS as one of the Asian leading performing arts platforms opens the International Showcase to give opportunities to international performing arts companies in different countries. The selected shows for the International Showcase will be introduced not only to the participants of PAMS but also to regional venues and performing arts companies through the network of KAMS in order to develop the further international relationships.

PAMS Choice, the PAMS official showcase, introduces outstanding works of performing art by Korean artists, highlighting contemporary trends and celebrating artistic virtuosity. Selected annually in an open competition by a review panel that includes international experts, PAMS Choice finalists win the chance to be featured for the duration of PAMS and promoted at various international performing arts events. They also receive wide-ranging support to take their productions to international stages, including the ARKO-PAMS Grant, provided in partnership with ARKO to cover international airfare as well as cargo transport costs; subtitle translation support from the Literature Translation Institute of Korea; and training and consulting in strategy development for foreign market entry.

PAMS Link is a platform that introduces a wide variety of productions taking place alongside PAMS. Featuring contests, cooperative festival programs and performances planned in coordination with partner organizations, PAMS Link expands the reach of PAMS, offering an experience of the diverse spectrum and solid infrastructure of Korean performing arts. In this way, PAMS aims to facilitate connections between participants and provide greater networking opportunities.

Under the support of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea Arts Management Service has been hosting PAMS(Performing Arts Market in Seoul) every October. The primary objects of PAMS are revitalization of rational distribution and exportation to oversea markets for Korean performing arts that based on diversified orientation and creation. Through the diverse programs of PAMS as showcases of selected performing arts, booth exhibitions for the promotion

Popup Stage is an informal presentation for booth exhibitors. The participants can effectively promote their works through presenting highlight showcases within 10-15 minutes and playing promotional videos during the exhibition on the mobile stage.