Busan International Art Fair 2026: Official Call for Artists
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The Busan International Art Fair (BIAF) Organizing Committee proudly announces that submissions for BIAF2026 are now officially open. Artists from around the world are invited to become part of an international celebration of creativity, innovation, and cultural dialogue that will take place during the first week of November at the prestigious Busan City Hall Gallery in South Korea.
BIAF2026 welcomes both emerging and established artists, as well as talented young creators eager to present their vision on a global stage. This international platform offers participants the opportunity to exhibit their work before an international audience, connect with curators and fellow artists, and compete for distinguished awards and recognitions.
One of the defining aspects of BIAF2026 is its commitment to accessibility and global participation. Although the exhibition itself will be held physically and in person at the City Hall Gallery, artists are not required to ship original works. All submissions are made digitally, after which the BIAF Organizing Committee will professionally print, mount, and physically display selected artworks at no cost to participating artists.
Categories for Submission
BIAF2026 celebrates artistic diversity and encourages submissions across a broad range of mediums and styles, including painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, calligraphy, graphic design, and children’s painting.
Painting submissions may include oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, and traditional East Asian ink painting. Sculpture entries are open to works created in stone, metal, wood, clay, or recycled contemporary materials. Digital artists are invited to submit digital paintings, vector illustrations, generative artworks, and creative coding projects.
Photography submissions may range from fine art and conceptual portraiture to documentary and landscape photography. The fair also welcomes traditional and contemporary calligraphy works, alongside innovative graphic design projects such as poster art, typography, branding concepts, and visual communication.
A special category is dedicated entirely to young creators between the ages of 5 and 18 through the International Kids Art Competition, encouraging children to freely express their imagination and creativity.
Featured Events at BIAF2026
Artists participating in BIAF2026 will automatically be considered for inclusion in several major programs and competitions hosted within the fair.
The International Contemporary Art Competition highlights expressive, experimental, and thought-provoking contemporary works from around the globe. The International Graphic Design Competition recognizes innovation and excellence in visual storytelling and design communication.
Young artists will have the opportunity to participate in the International Kids Art Competition, while professionals and audiences alike can engage in discussions and cultural exchange through the International Art Forum, a symposium featuring talks and panels with internationally recognized artists, curators, and art professionals.
Certificates and Awards
All participating artists will receive an official digital certificate of participation co-signed and endorsed by Tongmyong University and the Busan City Hall. In addition, selected winners in each category will receive prestigious official award certificates recognizing their artistic achievement and contribution.
Submission Guidelines
To ensure fairness and maintain high exhibition standards, artists are asked to carefully follow the official submission guidelines.
Each artist may submit only one artwork. Submitted images must be provided in high-resolution JPG format with a minimum quality of 300 DPI. Artists should ensure that lighting is neutral and that the image is carefully cropped to display only the artwork itself.
Participation in BIAF2026 is completely free of charge, with no entry or registration fees required at any stage of the process.
All works will undergo a blind-review selection process conducted by an international panel of judges before final exhibition and competition placement.
To maintain an inclusive and respectful environment suitable for all audiences, artworks containing explicit political, religious, or adult themes, including nudity, will not be accepted.
How to Submit
Artists are asked to prepare a high-resolution JPG image named using the following format:
LastName_FirstName_ArtworkTitle
Participants should carefully read the detailed participant agreement provided on the application page before submitting their work.
Adult Submission Form:
Children Submission Form:
After submission, an automated confirmation message will immediately appear on the participant’s screen. Artists are advised to verify that their uploaded image does not exceed the maximum file size limit of 10MB.
For additional assistance or inquiries, participants may contact the organizer directly via private message.
Date: First week of November 2026
Venue: Busan City Hall Gallery
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