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Art Open Calls in South Korea

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in South Korea.

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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.

IsangYun CompetitionCOMPETITION

IsangYun Competition

Tongyeong International Music Foundation

International touring contracts, extreme prestige within both the Asian and European classical markets, and major engagements in Seoul, Tokyo, and Beijing.

Jul 31, 2026Massive cash endowmentsTongyeong, South Korea
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
Platform BUSAN 2026WORKSHOPPartial Funding

Platform BUSAN 2026

Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) / ACFM

Total immersion into the BIFF ecosystem, peer-to-peer networking, and practical seminars led by established cinematic masters and market veterans.

Jul 31, 2026No direct fundingBusan, South Korea
Passport to Markets – ACFMGRANTPartial Funding

Passport to Markets – ACFM

Creative BC

Market accreditation and logistical support to attend the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the primary clearinghouse for trans-Pacific rights acquisitions.

Aug 7, 2026Variable travel supportBusan, 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

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.