Korea Art Festival (대한민국 미술축제)

Explanation

Korea Art Festival is the nation's largest art festival that connects the 12 major art fairs and biennales taking place nationwide. The 2025 festival takes place in September, inviting visitors to enjoy the world of art.

Inquiry

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism +82-70-7575-0980

Homepage

k-artfestival.com

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2025년 09월 01일

Event end date : 2025년 09월 30일

Venue : Nationwide

Show time : 09:00-18:00

Organizer info : Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Contact the organizer : +82-70-7575-0980

Sponsor Information : Korea Arts Management Service

Charges (Hours) : Varies by venue

More information

Introduction
Korea Art Festival is the nation's largest art festival that connects the 12 major art fairs and biennales taking place nationwide. The 2025 festival takes place in September, inviting visitors to enjoy the world of art.

Location

57 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Directions

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