Bank of Korea Announces 2027 Emerging Artist Open Call... "Exhibition at Bank of Korea Gallery Next Year"
The Bank of Korea announced on September 15, 2026, that it will hold an open call for emerging artists in 2027. Applications will be accepted from October 13 to October 23, 2026.
The current Bank of Currency Museum, which was the main building of the Bank of Korea at its founding (Source: Bank of Korea)
View original imageThis open call for emerging artists aims to support the creative activities of talented young artists and to provide visitors to the Bank of Korea with the opportunity to view high-quality artwork.
A total of five to seven artists will be selected across categories such as Korean painting, Western painting, and sculpture. The works of the final selected artists will be exhibited at the Bank of Korea Currency Museum’s Bank of Korea Gallery from April to September 2027. The Bank of Korea may also purchase some of the works.
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Eligible applicants are artists under the age of 40 (born on or after January 1, 1987) with 20 or fewer solo exhibitions. Students currently enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school, as well as those in university (including students on leave of absence and prospective graduates), are not eligible to apply.
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