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Art Open Calls in South Korea

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in South Korea — 5 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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5 active opportunities linked to South Korea — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

EFP Film Sales Support for ACFMGRANTPartial Funding

EFP Film Sales Support for ACFM

European Film Promotion (EFP)

Underwrites the prohibitive costs of physical and digital B2B market promotion at Asia's largest content bazaar, mitigating financial risk for sales agents.

Sep 18, 2026Variable financial subsidies plus a €500 top-up grantBusan, South Korea
2026 Gyeongnam K-Design Award (GKDA)COMPETITION

2026 Gyeongnam K-Design Award (GKDA)

Gyeongsangnam-do Government / Korea Institute of Design Promotion

Physical exhibition of winning works at the Changwon Exhibition Convention Center and at the prestigious 'Design Korea 2026' event at COEX, Seoul.

Sep 11, 2026Total prize pool of KRW 30,000,000 (Grand Prize: KRW 10,000,000; Gold Awards: KRW 2,000,000 to KRW 5,000,000).Changwon / Seoul, South Korea
ARKO Art Studio 2026RESIDENCYFully Funded

ARKO Art Studio 2026

Arts Council Korea

Private studio, round-trip airfare reimbursement (up to KRW 2,000,000 for international artists).

Ongoing deadline for programming running from March 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.KRW 500,000/month production support, KRW 500,000/month living allowanceSouth Korea
CICA Museum International Exhibition: MovementsEXHIBITIONSelf-Funded

CICA Museum International Exhibition: Movements

CICA Museum

Participation in a curated group exhibition at a recognized institution, accompanied by corresponding institutional cataloguing. Provides a valuable Asian institutional context for international artists.

Sep 14, 2026No direct fundingGimpo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Hoban A.I. Art Award: Next Art A.I.COMPETITIONFully Funded

Hoban A.I. Art Award: Next Art A.I.

Hoban Cultural Foundation

Cash prizes are awarded to 20 winners, accompanied by a prestigious group exhibition. Provides significant institutional validation for algorithmic and machine learning workflows in contemporary art.

Sep 30, 2026Unspecified large cash prizesGwangju, South Korea

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of South Korea?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in South Korea cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in South Korea?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in South Korea are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.