2026 Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong
Open Call for artists and curators
The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong (KCC) is now accepting proposals for the upcoming 2026 exhibition season.
We are planning to have an exhibition for open-call artists in the coming 2026 at the exhibition hall located in the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong.
It aims to support potential Korean artists and curators to find a larger market abroad.
Open Call Overview
1. Purpose
- To promote cultural exchange between Korea and Hong Kong through exhibition
- To introduce outstanding Korean artworks to Hong Kong
2. Exhibition Period
Approximately 2 months in 2026
※ Exhibition dates to be adjusted later
3. Exhibition Venue
Exhibition Hall, Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong
(6-7/F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central)
4. Eligibility
a) Individual Artists
- Korean nationality
- Three or more exhibition experiences
b) Group of Artists (a collective group of 3 or more artists)
- More than 50% of the participating artists must be Korean nationals
- The exhibition proposal showcasing either outstanding Korean art or cultural exchange between Korea and Hong Kong
- Three or more exhibition experiences
c) Curator
- Should submit an exhibition proposal consisting of three or more artists
More than 50% of the participating artists in the exhibition must be Korean nationals
- The exhibition proposal showcasing either outstanding Korean art or cultural exchange between Korea and Hong Kong
- Three or more exhibition curation experiences
※ Artists and curators can submit any form of art, including fine arts, sculptures, installation works, media arts, etc. Yet, due to the limitation of the shipping cost, bulky and heavy works need to have a separate consultation with KCC.
5. Required Application Materials (Both Korean and English):
Online applications to opencall@kcchk.kr with the following:
- Completed application form (download the form below)
- Artists/Curator Portfolio (PDF format, less than 20 pages, less than 10MB)
- Images of the art work to present (JPEG format; image files should be less than 2MB) or video links (max. 5MB)
- Exhibition Proposal (Only for the curators)
6. KCC will provide
- Exhibition venue at the KCC (refer to the attached PPT file)
- Curatorial support for solo artists
※ KCC will group the selected solo artists and curate them into a group exhibition
- Online press materials and PR support
- 3 days of accommodation fee at PMQ (Heritage building for art and culture where KCC is located)
- Shipping fee for the artworks (Up to around KRW 13,000,000)
- Leaflet and promotion materials (posters, etc) production fee
- Opening Reception
※ The curator is required to attend the opening ceremony. Participating artists must ensure a minimum attendance rate of 50% (e.g., in cases involving three aritsts, at least two must be present at the event)
※ The Opening Reception may not be held depending on the situation
※ All these supporting amounts will be offered within reasonably limited bounds.
7. The successful applicants are in duty to
- Produce the leaflet and promotion materials (posters, etc.) (accounts only to the curators and the group of artists)
- Participate in the exhibition installation and opening reception
8. Selection Process
External jurors consisting of curators and visual arts professionals will review the applications before voting on the two finalists.
The winners will be announced in early November 2023 via email.
More info: hk.korean-culture.org/en/1071/board/682/read/138643
Application Due Date: 30 September 2025, 23:59 (HKT)
Enquiry: opencall@kcchk.kr