The ARKO Art Archive Center of the Korea Arts Council announced on October 22 that it will conduct the '2026 Artist Archiving Workshop' in three sessions to support emerging artists in systematically managing and utilizing their creative processes and works. The workshops will take place on October 28, November 4, and November 5.
The inaugural 'Artist Archiving Workshop' held in 2023 was designed around practical concerns that artists frequently encounter, such as 'When should I start recording?', 'What should I keep or discard?', and 'How can I utilize accumulated records?'
The first session on October 28 will feature a lecture by Professor Seol Yun-won and a case presentation by stage designer Park Dong-woo, exploring the reasons for archiving and its value. Participants will examine the significance and potential uses of records in the creative process through real-life examples.
On November 4, participants will assess their own creative activities and record management situations, engaging in practical exercises to design personal archiving systems, including the creation of artwork and record cards, metadata organization, and file management. The final session on November 5 will focus on exploring ways to utilize the creative records based on the previous training and practical results.
Lee Beom-hun, chairman of ARKO, expressed hope that the workshop will serve as a practical first step for emerging artists to recognize their creative traces as valuable resources and to broaden their artistic horizons.
More information about the program can be found on the Art Archive Center's website and official social media channels.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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