Hello. This is the secretariat of the Jeju International Art Fair (JIAF).
To discover talented young artists and support their creative work, the Jeju International Art Fair presents the “JIAF 2026 Young Artist Open Call.”
We warmly invite young artists with fresh artistic visions and new potential to take part.
Open Call Overview
- Title
- JIAF 2026 Young Artist Open Call
- Submission
- Jun 22 (Mon) – Jul 10 (Fri), 2026, until 6:00 PM
- Results
- Individual notice and website announcement
- Award Ceremony
- Oct 9 (Fri), 2026, 2:00 PM
- Exhibition
- Jeju International Convention Center (ICC JEJU) Hall 2
Eligibility
Young artists who meet all of the following conditions:
- Aged 45 or under (born in 1981 or later)
- Artists with at least 1 solo exhibition or 2 or more group exhibitions
Categories
- Painting (Western & Korean painting)
- Three-dimensional art
- Sculpture
- Photography
Awards
- Gold : 1 winner / ₩1,000,000
- Silver : 1 winner / ₩700,000
- Bronze : 1 winner / ₩300,000
- Merit : 2 winners
Prize amounts and award details may be subject to change at the organizer’s discretion.
Benefits
- Participation in the JIAF 2026 Young Artist Special Exhibition
- Inclusion in the official JIAF catalogue
- Promotion via the official JIAF website and social media
- Press and media promotion support
- Award certificate
How to Apply
- Prepare a portfolio (PDF) and artist statement, and submit by email
- Email subject : [JIAF Young Artist Open Call]_ApplicantName
- e.g.) [JIAF Young Artist Open Call]_Hong Gildong
Submission email : jiafofficial@naver.com
We look forward to the interest and participation of young artists who will shape new possibilities for the Korean art world.