BIEAF2026

Registration Guidelines

We warmly invite artists from around the world to join us.

1. Artist Participation: Invited Artists

We are delighted to welcome 1,000 invited artists to BIEAF2026. To ensure diverse global representation, we kindly request that participation from any single country does not exceed 25% of the total.

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Registration Period: June 1 – July 10, 2026
Registration Method: Online via our official website

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​A. Artistic Disciplines

We welcome submissions across the following disciplines:
      • 2D Art: Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, and related works
      • 3D Art: Sculpture, Craft, and related three-dimensional works
      • Interdisciplinary Art (Total Art):

        Performance, Media Art, Installation, and hybrid forms
      • Fine Art Photography: Original photographic works
      • Design: Illustration, Graphics, Poster, and applied design
      • AI-Assisted Art:

        Works that incorporate AI technology with human creativity

        (works generated solely by 100% prompting are not eligible)
B. Important Notes
   • AI-assisted works are currently excluded from the 2026 World Artist Awards, as we believe further discourse on their artistic merit is valuable and necessary.
      • Video submissions are not accepted for this edition.

        We look forward to exploring this medium in future festivals.
 

2. Artwork Registration: Completely Free

We are pleased to offer free online registration for all participating artists. 

When registering artwork, please note the Steering Committee Member who recommended your participation.

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A. Registration Requirements
    • Platform: Online registration only via our official website 

      (submissions via email or social media cannot be processed)

     • Artwork Eligibility: Works created on or after January 1, 2025
     • Submission Format:

       One discipline per artist; multiple works are welcome 

       (please designate your representative work)
B. Required Information for Each Submission
Please provide the following information in English (required for our international jury and data management):
      • Artwork Image: High-resolution image

       (3MB or less, uploaded directly to the platform)
      • Artwork Description: Brief introduction of your work

       (approximately 300 characters)
      • Artistic Practice: Overview of your artistic activities and background

        (approximately 500 characters)
     • Links: Your SNS and personal website links (optional but encouraged)
     • Artist Profile: PDF profile document (optional but welcome)
     • Artwork Dimensions: Free format (no restrictions)​​​

3. Exhibition: Online and Offline

We are excited to present BIEAF2026 through multiple exhibition formats, ensuring accessibility for artists and audiences worldwide.

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A. Online Exhibition

    • Duration: September 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027

    • Platform: bieaf.org     

    • Access: Free and open to global audiences

B. Offline Exhibition – 1st Edition

    •Dates: October 7 – 13, 2026
    • Location: Gwangbok Gallery, Busan (tentative)
    • Featured: BIEAF2026 Steering Committee Members and Invited Artists
   • International Committee Members: Works will be printed and displayed by the organizers
    • Korean-based Artists: Please submit your work directly to the gallery
C. Offline Exhibition – 2nd Edition

    • Dates: January 21 – February 4, 2027

    • Locations: Gwangbok Gallery and Busan Catholic Center (tentative)
    • Featured: World Artists and Invited Artists
   • Highlights: Grand Opening, Auction, Art Forum & Lectures, Busan Art Tour
   • International Visitors Welcome: Please plan your visit in advance       (coordination needed by October). Travel expenses are the responsibility of the individual.

D. Virtual Reality Exhibition

    • Duration: January 21 – August 21, 2027 (tentative)

   • Access: Featured works by World Artist Awardees, Steering Committee Members, and Invited Artists

4. World Artist Awards

We hope that you will be recognized for your outstanding artistic achievements through our World Artist Awards program.

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A. Award Details
   • Exhibition Period: January 21 – February 4, 2027 at Busan Catholic Center
     • Selection Categories: Three disciplines—

Log (Reason/Logic), Ethos (Ethics/Values), and Pathos (Emotion/Passion)
     • Selection Criteria: Approximately 3% of total participants
     • Eligibility: Open to all participating artists
     • Selection Process:

        - 1st Round: Recommendations and initial review

        - 2nd Round: Expert panel evaluation and final selection

B. Awards and Recognition

    • Certificate: Official World Artist Award Certificate     

    • Exhibition: Printed artwork displayed at the exhibition

      (production costs covered by BIEAF)     

    • Publication: Featured in the official BIEAF2026 E-Book

5. Common Guidelines & Requirements

To ensure a fair, transparent, and ethical exhibition, we kindly ask all participants to adhere to the following guidelines:

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A. Artwork Requirements
     • Originality: All works must be your own original creations produced on or after January 1, 2025
     • Discipline: One discipline per artist (you may submit multiple works within the same discipline; please designate your representative work)
     • Nationality Classification: Based on your passport. Foreign nationals residing in Korea are classified as international artists; Korean nationals residing abroad are classified as Korean artists.​

B. Participation Terms
      • Online Registration Language: All submission information must be completed in English only. This is essential for our international jury process and data management.
      • Copyright: BIEAF reserves the right to use submitted artworks for exhibition promotion and catalog production.

      • Offline Exhibition Participation: We encourage in-person participation in offline exhibitions in Busan. Please note that artists are responsible for transportation, printing, and travel expenses.
       • Liability: BIEAF is not responsible for artwork damage or loss due to unforeseen circumstances during transportation or exhibition. We recommend obtaining individual insurance if needed.

C. Ethical Standards

We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards. Therefore, we must respectfully decline artworks that contain:
      • Political propaganda or controversial messaging
      • Unethical or harmful content
      • Violence or discriminatory imagery

     • Content unsuitable for all ages (we maintain a G-rating standard)  

All submissions must be appropriate for audiences of all ages and cultures.​

D. Cost Information 

BIEAF Online Registration is Completely Free. We do not request any financial contribution or goods from artists. Our mission is to support and celebrate artistic expression, not to profit from it.

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6. Participation Benefits

We deeply appreciate your participation and offer the following benefits:

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A. For All Participants
     • Certificate of Participation: Official recognition of your contribution to BIEAF2026
     • Application Period for Certificate: January 10 – 31, 2027
B. For Steering Committee Members
     • Official Certificate: Formal recognition of your leadership role  

     • E-Book Publication: Featured in the official BIEAF2026 E-Book

C. For World Artist Awardees
     •OAward Certificate: Official World Artist Award recognition

     • Exhibition: Printed artwork displayed at the exhibition (costs covered by BIEAF)

     • E-Book Publication: Featured in the official BIEAF2026 E-Book

D. Partnership Opportunities

We welcome collaboration with educational institutions, cultural organizations, corporations, and community groups. If your organization would like to partner with BIEAF2026:
    • Logo Sharing: Your organization's logo will be displayed on the BIEAF website

    • Application Period: June 1 – July 31, 2026

    • Cost: Completely free partnership opportunity

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