Organizer Information
Kim Chong Yung Museum is a respected South Korean art institution dedicated to preserving and expanding the legacy of modern sculptor Kim Chong Yung while supporting emerging contemporary artists working across sculpture and experimental media. Based in Seoul, the museum regularly organizes exhibitions, research initiatives, educational programs, and artist support projects focused on contemporary visual culture.
The museum’s “Creative Young Artists” program is one of its ongoing initiatives designed to identify and support promising early- and mid-career artists living in Korea. Through exhibition opportunities, curatorial support, publication production, and financial assistance, the museum provides selected artists with a professional institutional platform to develop and present new work. The open call particularly encourages experimental practices in sculpture, installation, and moving image-based media.
Title & Description
2027 Creative Young Artists Open Call
The 2027 Creative Young Artists Open Call invites artists residing in Korea to apply for an exhibition and production support opportunity hosted by the Kim Chong Yung Museum in Seoul, South Korea.
The program is dedicated to supporting contemporary artists working in sculpture, installation, and video-based practices, excluding two-dimensional works. Two artists will be selected to participate in a professionally supported exhibition program scheduled for the second half of 2027.
Selected artists will receive access to the museum’s annex exhibition space for a presentation lasting approximately four to six weeks. In addition to the exhibition opportunity, the museum will provide production support, exhibition documentation, and publication assistance aimed at helping artists further develop and present their work within an institutional context.
The open call prioritizes ambitious and experimental contemporary practices that engage spatial, sculptural, or audiovisual approaches. Artists working with installation environments, moving image, mixed spatial practices, and expanded sculptural methodologies are encouraged to apply.
This opportunity offers emerging and developing artists the chance to collaborate with a recognized Korean museum institution while gaining visibility through a curated exhibition platform and official exhibition materials.
Categories
- Sculpture
- Installation Art
- Video Art
- Contemporary Art
- Multimedia Art
- Experimental Art
- Spatial Practice
- Audiovisual Art
- New Media
- Visual Arts
Eligibility
- Artists currently residing in Korea
- Emerging and early-career contemporary artists
- Artists working in sculpture, installation, or video
- Individual artists developing spatial or experimental practices
The program does not accept two-dimensional artwork categories, such as painting or drawing-focused submissions.
Applicants should be able to provide a professional portfolio and demonstrate an active artistic practice.
International applicants may apply only if they are currently residing in Korea.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Exhibition opportunity at Kim Chong Yung Museum annex space
- Exhibition duration of approximately 4–6 weeks
- Exhibition catalogue production
- Video documentation support
- KRW 1,000,000 production grant
- Institutional visibility through the museum program
- Professional curatorial and exhibition support
The program provides an important opportunity for selected artists to develop new projects and present their practice within a recognized museum environment in South Korea.
Please note:
- Travel costs are not covered
- Accommodation is not provided
- Shipping expenses are not supported beyond the production grant amount
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- Portfolio in PDF format
- Artwork information, including:
- Title
- Dimensions
- Materials
- Year of production
- Exhibition history
- Video links for moving image works
- Contact information
File Naming Requirements
Name_2027 Creative Young Artists Application FormName_2027 Creative Young Artists Portfolio
Applications are accepted only via email submission.
How to Apply?
Applicants must email all required materials to: kcymuseum@gmail.com
Applicants should ensure that all files are properly labeled and attached before submission.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 14 June 2026
- Results Announcement: July 2026
- Exhibition Period: Second half of 2027
- Exhibition Duration: Approximately 4–6 weeks
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Additional Details
The museum will announce selected artists through its official website in July 2026, followed by individual notification to successful applicants.
Applicants should note that the opportunity specifically supports three-dimensional and spatially oriented practices. Two-dimensional submissions are not eligible for consideration.
The museum encourages thoughtful, contemporary practices that engage sculptural experimentation, installation-based approaches, and audiovisual presentation methods. Artists working across hybrid or interdisciplinary formats that align with the program’s focus are also encouraged to apply.
For inquiries, applicants may contact the Curatorial Department of Kim Chong Yung Museum:
- Telephone: +82-2-3217-6484
- Office Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00
- Closed on Mondays