Art Calls International Youth Art Competition and Showcase 2026
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: October 23, 2025 – CICA Museum invites young artists worldwide, ages 14 to 22, to participate in the “International Youth Art Competition and Showcase 2026.” Selected artists will receive a digital certificate, with a printed copy available for in person pickup. Selected works including photographs, prints, paintings, video art, sculptures, and installations will be presented in a group exhibition at the CICA Museum.
Exhibition Dates: May 6 – 24, 2026.
CATEGORIES
– Photographs & 2D Digital Art
Selected works will be printed in 10×15 or 10×10 inches, framed, and installed by our curators and assistants. Upon request, works can be printed and framed in larger sizes; additional fees may apply.
– Video & Interactive Art
The Museum will provide projectors and DVD/DIVX players. Multiple single-channel works will be screened through a projector. If a work requires an exclusive projector or more than two projectors/monitors, please indicate this in your submission email. Additional fees may apply.
– Painting, Sculpture & Installation Art
Artists are responsible for the shipment and return of their physical works, as well as all related expenses. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 39 inches (1 m) on the longest side. Installation pieces should not exceed 39×39×79 inches (1×1×2 m, w×l×h). Wall-mounted works should not exceed 10 kg. If you wish to submit works exceeding these size or weight limits, please indicate this in your submission email.
FEES
$35 USD entry fee. Each artist may submit up to 5 works.
APPLICATION
Please visit our website for more information
About:
CICA Museum has a collection of artist Czong Ho Kim’s sculptures, paintings, and architecture, as well as many renowned international artists’ works. For special exhibitions, we exhibit Contemporary Art pieces including painting, sculpture, and new media art. CICA also offers education and public programs for the cultural development of local communities.
Czong Institute for Contemporary Art
196-30, Samdo-ro
Yangchon-eup
Gimpo-si
Gyeonggi-do
Korea 415-843
