Organizer Information:

Arts Council Korea (ARKO) is the nation's leading public arts agency. The APE CAMP (Artist x Producer x Engineer) is their flagship international event designed to nurture creative talent and activate sustainable networks for the convergence of art and technology.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for APE CAMP 2026.

This program invites 120 participants (80 from Korea, 40 from overseas) to gather in the Seoul metropolitan area to brainstorm innovative ideas and develop collaborative concepts.

Selected "Campers" will be randomly assigned to 24 mixed teams consisting of artists, producers, and engineers. The program includes a Pre-networking Camp (Online in May), the Main Camp in Korea (June), and a follow-up APE Lab (July–November) for selected teams to further develop their prototypes.

The 2026 edition features a "1-Day Fam Tour" and the "1st ARKO Young Artist Forum on Art-Tech Convergence".

Category:

Art & Technology / Interdisciplinary (Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Creative Coding, Engineering, Production).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Artists, Producers, and Engineers worldwide who do not hold Korean nationality.

  • Age Limit: Must be aged 39 or under.

  • Language: Must be able to communicate in English.

  • Availability: Must attend the full program from June 12–16, 2026 (selection will be cancelled if attendance is partial).

  • Tracks:

    • Art Category: Active creators/producers in art-tech convergence.

    • Tech Category: Researchers/experts with specialized knowledge applicable to creative practices.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Cost: Participation is Free of charge.

  • Travel: Partial support for round-trip airfare.

  • Hospitality: Accommodation (shared rooms for 2) and meals provided during the camp.

  • Follow-up (APE Lab):

    • Phase 1 (July–Aug): Support for experimental activities (~10 teams).

    • Phase 2 (Sep–Nov): Support for production and realisation (~3 teams).

Application Requirements:

Submit via the online survey form:

  1. Portfolio: Professional experience and works (PDF format, max 10MB).

  2. Language: All materials must be in English.

  • Selection Criteria: Understanding of the field, collaboration skills, commitment, and expected impact.

Key Dates (KST):

  • Application Deadline: Thursday, 12 March 2026, 23:59 (KST).

  • Results Announcement: Late March 2026 (via email).

  • Pre-networking Camp: May 2026 (Online).

  • Main Camp Dates: 12 June (Fri) – 16 June (Tue) 2026.

Location:

Seoul & Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea.

Contact Information:

Email: ape@arko.or.kr

Website: Official ARKO Announcement