About KAAW:

KAAW (The Korean American Artists Association of Washington State) is a non-profit organization founded in 1989 by local Korean Immigrants. The mission of KAAW was to encourage and to support Korean American artists of Washington state residents, who are pursuing artistic endeavor and to enrich their personal and community life.

KAAW presents “Korean Wave,” a juried visual art competition opens to all artists 18 and older interested in Korean culture.

The Korean Wave (Hallyu) refers to the cultural phenomenon in which the global popularity of South Korean popular culture has dramatically risen. The world has fallen in love with Korean pop music, movies, dramas, fashion, beauty, food, technology.

This juried Call-For Entry is seeking artworks that visualize the essence of Korean culture and influence. Look for pieces that reflect traditional elements, or innovations inspired by the dynamic Korean cultural wave. Encourage diversity in interpretation and creativity while staying true to the theme. THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL INDIVIDUALS OF ANY ETHNIC HERITAGE.

Visit Organization Website: www.kaaw.net

Contact Email: kaaworg@gmail.com

Entry Deadline: May 31, 2024

Entry Fees: $20 non-refundable entry fee.  All images must be submitted digitally and will be judged by jurors based on the files submitted.

Prizes:

Artist cash awards may be subject to change totaling $2,200 towards the following:
Best show: $1,000
First Prize: $500, Second Prize: $300, Third Prize: $200, 2 Honorable mention $100

Finalists: artworks showing at the exhibition at Lynnwood Event Center from July 1st to December 13th of 2024 (6 months).

Juror Information:

1. Patsy Surh O’Connell
2. Hyang Kim
3. Carla O’Connor

Important Dates

• Submission window closes: May 31, 2024 (11:59 PM MST)
  Artist notification: June 9-12, 2024(11:59 PM MST)
• Accepted Artwork Drop-off @Lynnwood Event Center: June 24-25th, 2024
• The exhibition opens: July 1, 2024
  Reception: September 17, 2024, 6 pm - 8 pm
  The exhibition closes: December 13, 2024
• Artwork pick up: December 16-17, 2024
   

Exhibition Venue:

Lynnwood Event Center

3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood WA 98036

Sales:

It is suggested to provide artworks for sales. However, Artists are free to submit "Not for Sale" artworks, too.
(For any work sold, 80% of sales goes to the artist and 20% goes to LEC for support of artists, art opportunities, and exhibitions at Lynnwood Event Center.)
 

Shipping Details for Artists

The work must be received by Monday, June 20th, 2024.

• Artists are financially responsible for shipping to and from KAAW.
• Packages MUST include a prepaid return label.
• Please research shipping costs for the artwork before entering.
• Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping & insurance (during shipping) of artworks for purposes of exhibition.
• Shipped entries must be sent prepaid in a reusable crate. You are encouraged to insure your art when shipping for your protection. KAAW will not be responsible for damages incurred during shipping to or from the exhibition. No late entries will be accepted.
• Shipping Address: 

          KAAW / Eric Hwang

          33304 Pacific Hwy. S. #304, Federal Way, WA 98003
 

Application Requirements

Application Requirements

Selected artworks will be promoted to sell exhibition. Not-For-Sale and Sold artworks are accepted.

Group Exhibition
Selected artworks will be exhibited for 6 months in KAAW group exhibition from July 01 to December 13, 2024.

Artist Data
Artist Photo
Artist Full Name
City and Country of Residence
Phone
Email
Social Media Links (optional)
Website (optional)

Artwork Data
Title
Medium

Size (Height x Width x Depth) in inches

Creation Year

Biography/ Artist statement: Artists will include a brief description (up to 150 words)-file upload
 

Artists will upload a bio and artist statement. You must submit 1 image per artwork.  At least one piece of artwork must be associated with the current theme (Korean Wave).

Please include your name and website or your social media handle(s) in the heading of the document. 

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

●      Open to all artists aged 18 and older.

●      THE CONTEST IS OPEN TO ALL INDIVIDUALS OF ANY ETHNIC HERITAGE.

●      Eligibility: National

●      One of the artworks must address the given theme. You must submit 3 artworks.

●      Open to all mediums (oil, acrylic, watercolor, graphite pencil, ink, pastel, mixed media, printmaking) in 2D, including photography.

●      No reproductions, digital art, AI-generated, or assisted art will be accepted.

●      The works must be no larger than 50” tall x 36” wide.

●      The works may be a minimum of 18” tall x 18” wide.

●      Artwork must have been created in the past five years.

●      Artwork can NOT have been previously exhibited at Lynnwood Event Center.

●      This exhibit will be displayed at Lynnwood Event Center, artwork with sensitive subject matter (i.e. nudity, offensive religious or political statements, and or violence) may be juried out.

●      If accepted, all work MUST be gallery quality installation ready to hang (wire).