Art Calls 10th CICA New Media Art Conference & Exhibitions 2026
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: Open Until Filled – In 2026, we are pleased to host the 10th CICA New Media Art Conference (CICA NMAC 2026) at the CICA Museum in Gimpo, South Korea. During the conference, we come together to celebrate art in the digital era, sharing research, creative practices, and reflections on how emerging technologies and global issues influence contemporary art and culture.
CICA Museum invites creative writers, scholars, and artists worldwide to join the 10th CICA New Media Art Conference 2026 and explore the evolving landscape of new media art and culture together. Accepted Presenters and Exhibitors will share their ideas and works through in-person presentations and discussions during the conference.
CALL FOR PAPERS
CICA Museum invites creative writers, scholars, and artists worldwide to participate in the 10th CICA New Media Art Conference 2026 and publication. We welcome proposals for paper presentations, workshops, experimental sessions, and artistic performances.
Accepted contributors will have the opportunity to present and exchange ideas with peers. Please note that all presenters are required to register and attend the conference in person. Presenters and exhibitors who participate on-site will be featured in the book “New Media Art 2027,” scheduled for publication in December 2026. The book will be distributed through major bookstores in Korea and made available internationally via the CICA Press website.
CALL FOR EXHIBITIONS
CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to participate in the Solo Exhibition Series for the 10th CICA New Media Art Conference 2026 and publication. Selected artists will be given a solo exhibition in the gallery space, with approximately 44 square meters assigned to each artist. During the conference week, “CICA NMAC 2026 Showcase: Group Exhibition by NMAC Exhibitors” will also be held, showcasing one work from each exhibitor for conference attendees and visitors. All accepted artists and researchers will have the opportunity to present and discuss their work with peers.
Please note that all exhibitors are required to register and attend the conference in person. Presenters and exhibitors who participate on-site will be featured in the book New Media Art 2027, scheduled for publication in December 2026. The book will be distributed through major bookstores in Korea and will also be available internationally via the CICA Press website.
*This year’s categories include:
-Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Art
-AI Ethics, Creativity, and Authorship
-Art and Climate Change
-Environmental & Eco-Art Practices
-Art in a Global/Post-Pandemic Society
-Art, Social Media, and Digital Communities
-New Media Culture & Digital Aesthetics
-Art, Politics, and Activism
-Political Issues in Contemporary Art
-Art Market and Institutional Critique
-Issues in Art Schools and Education
-Art and Copyright, Intellectual Property & Digital Rights
-Blockchain, NFT, and Web3 Art
-Data Visualization & Algorithmic Aesthetics
-Single-Channel Video & Animation
-New Media Installations & Hybrid Environments
-Interactive & Participatory Art
-Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Reality Art
-Immersive Media and Spatial Storytelling
-3D Printed & Digital Fabrication Art
-Performance Addressing Media & Technology
-Bio Art, Post-Humanism & Art/Science Collaborations
-Archiving, Preservation, and Curating Digital Art
HOW TO SUBMIT
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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
