Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale (경기도자비엔날레)
September 18, 2026 - November 1, 2026Overview
The 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale is Korea’s leading international ceramics and cultural arts event, hosted by the Korea Ceramic Foundation. It will be held from September 18 to November 1, 2026, across Icheon, Yeoju, and Gwangju in Gyeonggi-do. Under the theme “Earth Makes,” the biennale will showcase new possibilities and values in ceramics created through the interplay of clay, nature, technology, and art. In addition to international exhibitions and competitions, academic programs, and international workshops, a variety of content will be offered, including the Kids Biennale, hands-on programs, a Craft Festa, a ceramics market, and a traveling biennale. As a cultural arts festival where local residents, Korean artists, and tourists can participate together, the event is designed to provide opportunities to experience ceramic culture throughout Gyeonggi-do.
Venue
Icheon, Gyeonggi-do (around Ceramix) / Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do (around Gonjiam Ceramic Park) / Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do (around Yeoju Dojasesang)
Program
- Main programs: Biennale Theme Exhibition / International Competition / Beautiful Korean Ceramics Competition / International Ceramic Workshop / International Ceramics Conference, etc. - Special events and programs: Kids Biennale / Craft Festa / Ceramic Market / Traveling Biennale / Regionally linked collaborative festivals / Performances and presentations, etc.
Organizer
Gyeonggi-do (031-631-6501) Korea Ceramic Foundation
Admission fee
- Integrated pass, regular price: KRW 11,000 (advance purchase: KRW 7,000) - Integrated pass, discounted price: KRW 7,000 (advance purchase: KRW 4,000) - Integrated pass, regular admission: Ages 19–64 (college students and older) - Integrated pass, discounted admission: Ages 7–18 (elementary, middle, and high school students) / Culture Nuri Card holders (cardholder only) / Gyeonggi-do residents / University and graduate students majoring in art or craft-related fields / Groups of 20 or more - Individual pass, regular price: Icheon KRW 6,000 (advance purchase: KRW 3,500) / Gwangju and Yeoju KRW 4,000 (advance purchase: KRW 2,500) - Individual pass, discounted price: Icheon KRW 3,500 (advance purchase: KRW 2,000) / Gwangju and Yeoju KRW 2,500 (advance purchase: KRW 1,500) - Individual pass, regular admission: Same as the regular admission criteria for the integrated pass - Individual pass, discounted admission: Same as the discounted admission criteria for the integrated pass ※ Free admission: Families with multiple children (two or more children) / Preschool children (6 and under) / Adults aged 65 and over / Persons of national merit and recipients of National Basic Living Security benefits / Active-duty military personnel and auxiliary police personnel / Persons with disabilities rated Grades 1 through 6 and one accompanying guardian / Registered ceramic artists with the Korea Ceramic Foundation (with ID card) / ICOM membership card holders / Holders of an Artist Pass / Group leaders and teachers (one per 20 people) / Travel guides and bus drivers accompanying organized tours
Age limit
All ages
Duration
10:00–18:00