SEOUL, April 23 (AJP) - Kookmin University will host the 2026 3rd Ceramic Craft Fair from May 14 to May 17 to showcase the work of emerging artists and facilitate the sale of student and alumni projects, the university said Thursday.
The four-day event will take place in the lobby of the Kookmin University (KMU) Administration Hall in Seoul, South Korea. Students and alumni from the Department of Ceramic Craft within the College of Design are set to participate in the exhibition, which functions as an art platform where visitors can view and purchase various ceramic works.
The fair is organized to provide students with practical market experience and help identify new talent in the field of ceramic arts. Revenue generated from the sales will be shared between the artists and the university to support a creative environment for local artists.
Graduate students and alumni will serve as docents throughout the event to provide explanations of the production processes and the meaning behind specific works. The university will also utilize campus cafe spaces to integrate the exhibition into the daily environment of the campus.
A hands-on workshop for children and families is scheduled for May 16 and May 17. Participants can design custom mugs using ceramic transfer techniques in sessions limited to 16 people, held five times per day.
The exhibition has increased in size and participation since its launch. During the second annual fair held last year, singer and KMU alumna Lee Hyo-ri visited the campus to view the student projects.
KMU President Jeong Seung-ryul said design and content are among the eight core specialized fields the university is prioritizing for its future development.
"This fair will provide practical market experience for students and alumni while offering visitors the pleasure of owning art," President Jeong said. "KMU will continue to take the lead in expanding its role as a platform that connects art and industry."
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