The Korea Foundation

2018 KF Gallery Exhibition

Program Outline

The KF provides, for free of charge, the use of its KF Gallery space to organizations that seek to introduce world culture to Koreans and foreign residents in Korea.

Eligible Applicants

Foreign embassies and cultural institutes in Korea, non-profit local and international organizations

organizations. ※ Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Eligible Areas

Various visual arts, including crafts, design, paintings, paintings, photography and architecture

Details of Support

For exhibitions with content deemed to be especially outstanding selected through an evaluation process, the Korea Foundation may offer certain project-related assistance for below items. The Korea Foundation should be credited as a “co-host” of the exhibition.

- KF Gallery Space

- PR Materials Production Cost

- Installation / Removal Cost

- KF Gallery Management Cost

※ Besides the above mentioned items, all other costs should be covered by an applicant.

※ The Korea Foundation does not offer any direct financial assistance to the applicant.

※ KF Gallery: West Tower 2^nd floor, CENTER1 Building, 26 Eulji-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Exhibition Periods

During the year In 2018, exhibitions must run for a minimum of one month up to a maximum

of two months.

* The period may be adjusted through mutual agreement

* Exhibition periods include installation and dismantling days.

* The KF Gallery is open from 11 am to 8 pm on Monday through Friday and until 5 pm 

  on Saturday. The KF Gallery is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Program Schedule

1. Application Period: July 3, 12:00(KST) 2017 to September 29, 12:00(KST), 2017

2. Notification of Results: December 2017

3. Exhibition Period: According to the proposed period and KF Gallery availability.

(The period may be adjusted through mutual agreement)

Required Documents (Both in Korean & English)

1 Online application

2 Supplementary materials (to be uploaded with the online application)

① Exhibition Proposal

* Detailed information on the exhibition, curator, artists, purpose of the exhibition, etc.

② List of participating artists and CV

③ List of artworks, including title, picture, name of the artist, size, etc.

* Please go to the KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr) for up-to-date information

  prior to completing / submitting your application

How to Apply

All required documents must be submitted in Korean or English via the KF Online Application System (http://apply.kf.or.kr).

Evaluation Criteria

1. Quality of proposed projects(exhibition content and artworks) and exhibition plan as well as

    expected outcomes in terms of advancing cultural exchange / understanding between  

   countries

2. Extent of contribution to help Koreans better understand / appreciate world cultures

3. Qualification and proven credibility of applicant organization

    (Careful consideration will be placed on the previous activities of applicant organizations and

    project participants, and an assessment of any past projects that received support from the KF.)

4. Projects that satisfy the objectives and priorities of the KF’s programs

5. Availability of exhibition-related programs and possibility for tour of other cities in Korea

* Priority will be placed on commemorative/anniversary-theme exhibitions, feasibility and

  overall quality of the exhibition

Note to Applicants

Please be advised that KF’s evaluation of the proposed exhibition will be based solely on the information and materials provided in the application. All application materials must be submitted in both Korean and English.

Contact

KF Global Center

T. +82-2-2151-6530 F. +82-2-2151-6592 E. jsyang@kf.or.kr