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Strata of Time: The Layers of Tradition Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 5, 6-8PM Gallery Korea of Korean Cultural Service NY (460 Park Ave., 6F. New York, NY 10022) Korean Cultural Service NY is pleased to present the inaugural exhibition for Call for Artists 2014: “Strata of Time: The Layers of Tradition.” The show will feature four contemporary artists of Korean background active in the United States: Bongsang Cho, Sei Ryun Chun, Jiyoung Chung, and Sangjoon Park.  Inspired by the high level of craftsmanship that dwells within the deep-rooted culture of Korea, the four artists have reinterpreted traditional techniques into modern forms. The very foundations of their artworks lie in their affection and respect for traditional Korean art. Building from this, layer by layer, these four artists have created works that transcend limitations of both time and space. Their works lie in the break between yesterday and today, the traditional and contemporary. Three of the artists featured in this exhibition, Bongsang Cho, Jiyoung Chung, and Sangjoon Park have been selected to be included in the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show, contributing to the visibility of Korean art and artists in the United States and internationally. Strata of Time will be viewable March 5 - 31 (Monday - Friday, 10AM - 5PM). Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of America! Tuesday, March 18, 8PM LeFrak Hall, Queens College Saturday, March 22, 7:30PM Colden Auditorium, Queens College Hosted by Korean Traditional Cultural Arts Association, Arirang, knocking on the Heart of America! is a collaborative global project for commemoration of the registration of Arirang on UNESCO’s list of intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For promoting the brand value of Arirang, celebrities in Korean traditional art and future musicians in America will have an Arirang global performance with Korean traditional music, Hip-hop, big band, a choir and a jazz orchestra. For more information, please contact the New York Korean Traditional Marching Band at: 646-808-7272 or 212-748-9862. OPEN STAGE at Korean Cultural Service NY Chaeree Kaang Band Friday, March 21, 7PM Korean Cultural Service New York (460 Park Ave. 6th Floor, NYC) The Korean Cultural Service New York proudly presents Chaeree Kaang Band which was critically selected by our judges as the fourth performance of the 2013-2014 Open Stage performing arts series. Acclaimed by legendary producer Quincy Jones as a “crown jewel,” eighteenyear-old pianist, Chaeree Kaang was born in 1995 in Seoul, Korea. In 2011, Kaang was awarded Berklee College of Music’s Presidential Scholarship, which offers full tuition and living expenses. Kaang will make her New York debut while performing with Fabrizio Sciacca, Jongkuk Kim, Cosimo Boni, and Cho Young Ahn. Her program will present various dynamic programs such as her own compositions, Korean traditional folk pieces, traditional jazz pieces, and more. The performance will offer free admission, but RSVP is required. Please reserve your seat through the Korean Cultural Service New York’s Website at www.koreanculture.org and direct all related inquiries to 212-759-9550(ex.205) or email performingarts@koreanculture.org.