873 Works of Art to Be Showcased in Gumi... "Republic of Korea Nakdong Arts Competition" Opens on the 27th

Works from 10 Categories Including Calligraphy, Folk Painting, and Korean Traditional Painting All in One Place

A large-scale exhibition blending traditional and contemporary art will be held in the heart of Gumi this summer.

The city of Gumi in North Gyeongsang Province announced that it will host the 19th Korea Nakdong Art Exhibition at the exhibition hall on the first floor of GumiCo from July 27 to August 2, 2026.

The 19th Korea Nakdong Art Exhibition Held [Photo by Gumi City]

This event is organized by the Korea Nakdong Art Association and supported by Gumi City. A total of 873 works from across the country will be on display, encompassing 10 categories: Sino-Korean calligraphy, Korean calligraphy, literary paintings, calligraphy art, Korean painting, Western painting, folk painting, wood carving, pyrography, and traditional arts.

Diverse genres centered on brush calligraphy—ranging from traditional arts that have evolved around brushwork to contemporary calligraphy and paintings—can all be experienced in one place, offering citizens a broad opportunity to enjoy culture.

The awards ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. on July 30 at the GumiCo exhibition hall, with around 200 attendees, including prize-winners and related personnel.

The Korea Nakdong Art Association originated in 1998 from the local calligraphers' group 'Baekrimhoe' and became an incorporated association in 2007. Since then, it has held the art exhibition annually to support creative activities of local artists, discover emerging talent, and expand the foundation of traditional arts.

Park Mannyong, president of the Korea Nakdong Art Association, stated, "This is an exhibition where the depth of traditional art and modern expression come together," adding, "I hope citizens can enjoy the art and briefly forget the summer heat through the inspiration found in these works."

Kim Jangho, mayor of Gumi, said, "I hope this event will promote the creative activities of local artists and help address the cultural thirst of citizens," and added, "We will continue to expand various programs that allow citizens to experience arts and culture in their daily lives."

Attention is focused on whether this exhibition, which both carries on the legacy of traditional arts and embraces a variety of genres, will serve as a substantial platform for expanding the cultural and artistic landscape of Gumi.

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