Artists, whether hobbyists or seasoned professionals, can showcase their work to a broader audience through the '2026 Aju International Art Competition.' This event aims to connect people across borders and generations through art.
The competition is open to all, regardless of nationality, field of study, or experience. Participants can include elementary, middle, and high school students, university students, emerging and established artists, as well as hobbyists and the general public, all encouraged to submit works that reflect their perspectives and stories. This is an opportunity to transform everyday creativity into a new challenge.
Submissions can be made on any theme, encompassing a wide range of artistic disciplines, including traditional Korean painting, Western painting, watercolor, folk painting, digital art, design, calligraphy, and photography. The competition will be judged in two categories: one for students and another for adults.
Beyond the joy of winning, the competition offers a chance for artists to present their work to domestic and international audiences. Selected winners will have the opportunity to exhibit their works, with an exhibition and artist exchange scheduled for January at the Art Museum in Dezhou, China.
This event is anticipated to be a platform for showcasing artwork abroad and sharing diverse cultures and creative worlds.
The grand prize winner will receive round-trip airfare for the international exhibition exchange and will be featured in an interview article. The details of the best award winners will also be published in newspapers, and all winners will receive a catalog free of charge. If a group has five or more winning entries, the leader will be awarded the 'Art Mentor Award.'
Submissions will be accepted from October 18 until midnight on November 22, with results announced on December 1.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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