The Gimhae Cultural Foundation is launching programs to showcase local artists' creative activities to the public and support craft artists in selling their works and entering the market.
The foundation's Cultural City Center will hold the Welcome Residency Open Studio 'Multilayer Experiment' from October 31 to November 1. Following this, the Gimhae Craft Creation Support Center will participate in the 23rd Gyeongsangnam-do Craft Fair from November 4 to 11 to assist craft artists in securing sales opportunities.
The Welcome Residency Open Studio 'Multilayer Experiment' will take place over two days starting October 31 at the Welcome Residency Gallery Mu-gye in Gimhae.
During the event, six studios of resident artists will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to explore the creative spaces of artists, which are typically not accessible, and hear firsthand about their artistic processes and endeavors.
Participating artists include Kim Jin-hwi, Moon Soo-min, Saranghae, Lee Ji-yeon, Jeon Si-hong, Han Hye-rim, and Yuki Tejima.
The event will also feature a solo exhibition by international exchange artist Yuki Tejima. Tejima has spent October in Gimhae exploring local landscapes and cultural resources, presenting works expressed through her unique visual language.
A 'Welcome Residency Docent Program' will also be available for citizens and art professionals. Participants will receive explanations about contemporary art and residency operations through exhibition tours and discussions with the artists.
Jo Il-woong, head of the Cultural City Center, stated, "This open studio is an opportunity to encounter the diverse experiments and creative outcomes of resident artists in one place. We hope that the personal exhibition of the international exchange artist and the citizen participation program will enhance the interaction between the community and artists."
The Gimhae Craft Creation Support Center will participate in the Gyeongsangnam-do Craft Fair, held from November 4 to 11 at the special event venue in Hwangsan Cultural and Sports Park in Yangsan.
This participation is part of the '2026 Gyeongbu-Ul Craft Artists Art Fair Support Project,' which provides selected artists, chosen through external evaluation, with opportunities to participate in a large fair and sell their works. The exhibiting artists are Chin Pei-feng, who operates 'Linbo Workshop' in Busan, and Kim Han-bin from the 'Gakdang' workshop in Changwon.
Chin Pei-feng will showcase handmade crafts featuring animal-themed designs that highlight the unique texture of leather, while Kim Han-bin will sell wooden crafts using the ebonizing technique to create cherry blossom petal designs.
The center will fully support both artists in operating booths where they can meet consumers directly, promoting their works and brands. The focus is on generating actual revenue rather than just showcasing. The booth will also host a daily event offering commemorative gifts to the first visitors who subscribe to and follow the foundation's online channels.
Lee Tae-ho, head of the Gimhae Craft Creation Support Center, remarked, "We will continue to support local craft artists in meeting consumers directly and enhancing their market competitiveness."
Detailed information regarding the Welcome Residency Open Studio and related events can be found on the Gimhae Cultural Foundation's Cultural City Center website.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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