Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art Announces Second-Half Collection Acquisition to Strengthen Jeonnam and Gwangju Art Histories

Applications Accepted by Registered Mail from the 19th to the 23rd
Individuals May Submit 1 Work; Galleries and Corporations up to 2
Major Works of Modern and Contemporary Art, Region-Based Artists, and Key Contemporary Pieces Eligible

The Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art will acquire new collection works in the second half of the year to strengthen the research foundation for Korean modern and contemporary art, as well as the art histories of Jeonnam and Gwangju.

Exterior view of the Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art and the sculpture "Bird" by Xavier Veilhan. The Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art will accept applications for its second half collection acquisition from the 19th to the 23rd. Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art

The Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art announced on the 6th that it will hold applications for its "2026 Second-Half Collection Acquisition" from the 19th to the 23rd.

This open call focuses on collecting works that have played a significant role in the history of Korean modern and contemporary art, as well as pieces that convey the flow and context of the art histories of Jeonnam and Gwangju.

Works that explore the history, geography, natural environment, and literary characteristics of Jeonnam and Gwangju, as well as representative works reflecting key trends in contemporary art or created by artists based in Jeonnam and Gwangju, are also eligible for acquisition.

The museum plans to strengthen its existing collection by acquiring new works and to establish a foundation for systematic research into the art history of Jeonnam and Gwangju. The newly acquired pieces will also be used in future exhibitions and educational programs.

Anyone owning a work—whether an artist, gallery, or corporate representative—may apply. Individuals may submit up to one work, while galleries and corporations may submit up to two works each.

Submitted works will undergo a two-stage review process, first by the Collection Recommendation Committee and then by the Collection Review Committee, both composed of external experts. Purchase decisions and pricing will be determined through this process, and final results will be individually notified in December.

Applications may only be submitted by registered mail postmarked by the 23rd. Detailed information is available on the Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art website and its social media channels.

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