---
title: DongGang International Photo Festival Open Call
description: >-
  International open call for the 24th DongGang Photo Festival in Yeongwol,
  South Korea (Jul–Oct 2026). Theme: The Silence that Shapes. No entry fee.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/960d8193-d3d9-40b9-8b97-049de19e53e8'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-05-28'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: DongGang International Photo Festival
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/donggang-international-photo-festival'
deadline: '2026-06-01'
location: 'DongGang Museum of Photography, Yeongwol, South Korea'
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - photography
  - mixed_media
---

# DongGang International Photo Festival Open Call

**Hosted by:** DongGang International Photo Festival

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** DongGang Museum of Photography, Yeongwol, South Korea | **Deadline:** June 1, 2026

## About This Program

> "The Silence that Shapes"

They invite you to submit your work to the 24th DongGang International Photo Festival, to be held this year from July 17 to October 11, 2026 in Korea.

This year's theme; The Silence that Shapes

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** photography, mixed_media

### Additional Requirements

8–12 JPEG or TIFF digital images (minimum 4000px on the long side); full name; mobile/phone number; email address; postal address; one-page CV or short biography; artist's statement (short write-up about the body of work). Submit by email to opencall@dgphotofestival.com. Incomplete submissions will be rejected; a receipt confirmation will be sent upon receipt.

## What's Provided

- **Travel Support:** Available - Travel and accommodation provided for 'Artist of the Year' winner to attend the opening ceremony

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** July 17, 2026
- **Program End:** October 11, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-entry/donggang-international-photo-festival-open-call-2026