Busan Biennale: Artistic Director of the Sea Art Festival 2027

What it is

Open international call for Artistic Director of the Sea Art Festival 2027 in Busan. The successful applicant will curate site-specific exhibitions and projects reinterpreting Busan's coastal spaces and urban transformation from a contemporary perspective. The role involves developing art projects centered on maritime sites (beaches, riverfronts, ports) and urban spaces, incorporating research, workshops, performances, and public programs. The applicant will work with approximately 20 participating artists and collectives from South Korea and abroad, foster collaboration with local institutions and organizations, and may propose collaborators to support planning and implementation. The exhibition period runs September to November 2027.

Who it is for

Individuals, organisations, and collectives with curatorial vision and expertise to serve as Artistic Director of the Sea Art Festival 2027 in Busan.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

Busan, South Korea

When

October 31, 2026, 10 days left

Runs September 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027

What you get

A contract from the date of appointment through December 2027, with an Artistic Director fee included in an approximately KRW 800 million project budget covering artwork production, artist fees, travel, personnel, programmes, and exhibition operating costs.

What you need to apply

• Evidence of curatorial experience and expertise in contemporary art
• Curatorial proposal for the Sea Art Festival 2027 including exhibition theme, site selection, artist selection strategy, spatial configuration, and implementation plan
• Online application form via official application portal

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

http://www.busanbiennale.org/BBOCen/?pCode=notice&mode=view&idx=12555