The Cheongju Craft Biennale is fast approaching! ‘Re-Crafting Tomorrow’ is due to take place from 4 September to 2 November 2025 in South Korea.
One of the biggest highlights will be the International Craft Competition – an incredible chance for craft artists worldwide to showcase their work, push creative boundaries, and actively promote the value of crafts in society. With a range of prizes offered with a total prize pool of around 90,000 USD, winners will also be invited to attend the Biennale competition exhibition in September.
Key Dates:
First stage online submissions will be open: 24 March – 2 May 2025
Special bonus for WCC-APR Members
Our friends at the Cheongju Craft Biennale are offering exclusive support for members of the World Crafts Council – Asia Pacific Region (WCC-APR), including:
- Fast-track application process
- International transportation for 2nd stage evaluation
This is a huge opportunity for artisans and crafts people to be part of a prestigious international event, and we’re so grateful to the CCB Organising Committee for making this possible.
Find out more & apply: www.ccbcompetition.com
More information & details
Cheongju Craft Competition 2025
- Submission: 24 March – 2 May 2025
- Target: Any craft genres from all over the world
- Process: 1st stage online, 2nd stage actual work evaluation
- Prize: Total 120million KRW (approx. 90,000 USD)
- Special benefits for WCC-APR members: Fast Track application, international transportation support for 2nd stage evaluation (applies to 35 countries)
- Guideline Download: English / Chinese / Japanese / Russian / French / Korean
- www.ccbcompetition.com
Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025
- Date: 4 September – 2 November 2025 (60 days)
- Place: Cheongju Culture Factory, Korea
- Exhibition: Main Exhibition, International Craft Competition, Invited Country Exhibition Thailand, etc.
- Program: Academic Events, Talks, Workshop, Kids Biennale, etc.
- Information: Poster, 2025 Event Outline
- www.okcj.org
