The Korea Foundation

The KF hosts various exhibitions in cooperation with organizations that seek to introduce world cultures to Koreans and foreign residents in Korea.

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

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

Possible assistance: KF Gallery space; production cost of PR materials; installation and deinstallation costs; KF Gallery management costs

Please note: Besides the above mentioned items, all other costs should be covered by applicants. The Korea Foundation does not offer any direct financial assistance to applicants.

KF Gallery Floor Plan (Approximately 330sqm / West Tower 2nd floor, CENTER1 Building, 26 Eulji-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul)

During the year of 2021, exhibitions must run for a minimum of one month and can run up to a maximum of two months.

Please note: The duration of exhibition periods depends on the proposed period and the KF Gallery’s availability. The period may be adjusted through mutual agreement. The exhibition period always includes installation and deinstallation days. The KF Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 7 a.m. from Monday through Friday and until 4 p.m. on Saturday. The KF Gallery is closed on Sundays and national holidays.

1. Online application

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

① Exhibition proposal: Detailed information about the exhibition, curator, artists, purpose, etc.

② List of participating artists and CVs

③ List of artworks, including photos, titles, names of artists, materials, sizes, etc.

1. Quality of proposed projects (exhibition content and artworks) and exhibition plan as well as expected outcomes in terms of advancing cultural exchange and understanding between countries

2. Extent of contribution to help Koreans better understand and 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 touring exhibitions in other Korean cities