CICA Museum
Artist-founded contemporary art museum fostering experimental art and international visual culture.
About
About CICA Museum
Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA) is a museum founded in 1994, growing from sculptor Czong Ho Kim's studio into a unique artist-cultivated cultural space. CICA fosters experimental artists and hosts major international exhibitions, conferences, and events centered on contemporary art and visual culture. The museum is committed to being an open space where anyone can engage with contemporary art and apply it to everyday life. It maintains an active global network of artists through international exhibitions and publications, while also offering educational programs for children and the broader community.
Programs
Current programs
Open calls and programs from CICA Museum
Past programs
Previous programs from CICA Museum
Call for Artists: "Message" International Exhibition
International open call at CICA Museum, Seoul exploring meaning, communication & language. Free to submit; selected artists contribute $78/piece.
Closed June 19, 2026
Call for Artists: "Humanity 2027" – An International Exhibition
International open call for CICA Museum's 'Humanity 2027' exhibition in Seoul, Feb 2027. Free to apply; open to photography, video, painting, sculpture, and installation.
Closed May 25, 2026
Call for Artists: CICA Contemporary Art Solo Show Series Fall 2026
Solo exhibition at CICA Museum in Seoul for one week each. Open to artists worldwide across painting, photography, sculpture, performance, and more. Free to apply.
Closed May 18, 2026
Call for Submissions: International Symposium for Visual Culture & Exhibition 2026
International open call to exhibit at CICA Museum (Korea) and/or present at symposium near Washington DC. Free; participants featured in publication New Media Art 2027.
Closed May 8, 2026
Call for Artists: "Doers Do" International Exhibition
International open call at CICA Museum, Seoul for exhibition exploring action, agency, and activism. All media welcome; free to apply. Exhibition Dec 2–20, 2026.
Closed April 27, 2026
CICA Art Residency/Internship Program 2026
Residency/internship at CICA Museum in Seoul with shared studio, solo exhibition, and monthly grant. 6- or 12-month terms.
Closed April 10, 2026
Call for Artists: Contemporary Landscape 2027
International group exhibition at CICA Museum, Seoul. Open to photography, digital, video, painting, sculpture & installation. Free to apply.
Closed April 10, 2026
Call for Artists: CICA Young Korean Artists Solo Show Series Fall 2026
Solo exhibition series at CICA Museum, Seoul for Korean/diaspora artists. Includes e-book publication. Free to apply.
Closed April 6, 2026
CICA 미술관 국제전 "Form 2027" 작가 모집
International group exhibition at CICA Museum, Seoul. Open to photography, video, painting, sculpture, and installation artists worldwide. Free to apply.
Closed March 30, 2026