Organizer Information
CICA Museum (Czong Institute for Contemporary Art) is a vibrant cultural space in South Korea that fosters creative experimentation and international exchange. Known for its dedication to new media and contemporary practices, the museum provides a global platform for artists through its recurring solo show series and digital/print publications.
Title & Description
CICA Contemporary Art Solo Show Series Fall 2026.
This program offers artists a professional venue to showcase a cohesive body of work. Each selected artist is awarded a solo exhibition for one week (Wednesday–Sunday) in a gallery space of approximately 44 m². The series is designed to increase artist visibility both physically in Korea and digitally through the CICA Art Now 2027 e-book, available globally via Amazon Kindle. This dual-format opportunity ensures long-term documentation and wide reach for contemporary creators.
Categories
Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Installation Art, Performance, and Video & New Media Art.
Eligibility
- Open to International and domestic artists worldwide.
- Artists must be able to manage the physical shipment or digital delivery of their works.
- Submissions are welcome from artists at any stage of their career who possess a professional portfolio.
Program Benefits and Awards
- Solo Exhibition: A one-week solo show at CICA Museum (approx. 44 m² gallery).
- Publication: Featured profile in the e-book CICA Art Now 2027 (Amazon Kindle) and availability in a print-on-demand version.
- PR: International exposure through museum marketing and permanent archiving in the series catalog.
- Documentation: Professional record of a museum-level solo show in South Korea.
Fees
- Application Fee: Free to submit initial portfolios.
- Show Processing & Maintenance Fee: $630 (USD) for selected artists.
- Additional Costs: The artist is responsible for all shipment, delivery, and return costs of their work.
Application Requirements
- Portfolio: Up to 10 JPG images (100–700 KB per image).
- Video/Digital: Up to 3 direct links to video, web, or interactive works.
- Documents: A professional Artist Statement and Bio.
- Formatting: Write “Submission: Contemporary Art Solo Show Fall 2026 – Artist’s Name” in the email subject line.
- Constraints: No ZIP files, large video attachments, or time-limited download links (e.g., WeTransfer) will be accepted.
How to Apply?
Submissions must be emailed directly to submission@cicamuseum.com following the required formatting rules. Apply via CICA Museum Portal
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026.
- Selection Results: May 20 – 30, 2026.
- Exhibition Period: Between July and December 2026.
- Expected Publication Date: August 1, 2027.
Location
South Korea, Gimpo-si.
Additional Details
Exhibitions run on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule. Artists are encouraged to coordinate their technical and physical installation needs with the museum staff upon acceptance.