Share your art at Omma Poom

 

June 13-14, 2025

We are excited to invite talented Korean adoptees to participate in the grand opening of Omma Poom Park in Paju, Korea. This park will serve as a meaningful space dedicated to honoring the stories, experiences, and contributions of the Korean adoptee community, as well as recognizing their birth families. We would love to showcase your talent and art during this event and provide an opportunity to connect with both the adoptee and Korean communities.

Please join us in this historic celebration!

How to apply:

Thank you for your interest. The application window is now closed.

For more details and to learn more about this milestone event, click here.

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!

 
We are looking for:

Musician Adoptees to Perform

  • If you are a Korean adoptee musician (vocalist, instrumentalist, band, etc.), we invite you to apply to perform at the grand opening concert.

  • Travel expenses covered for selected performers.

  • Update: The application window is now closed.

Adoptee Artists to Display Their Work

  • If you’re an adoptee artist, we invite you to apply to showcase your visual art during the event at Omma Poom Park.

  • Travel expenses not covered. Artists are responsible for delivery of their work.

  • Update: The application window is now closed.

Books by or about Korean Adoptees

  • If you are an author or know of an author whose work is written by or about Korean adoption, we invite you to submit your book for inclusion in a special library at Omma Poom Park.

  • This library will serve as a space for reflection, learning, and connection for future generations.

  • If you mail your book to Me and Korea's address by May 10, we will transport it to Korea for inclusion in the library. Please contact us for the mailing address.

  • Update: The application window is now closed.