Our direction
Connect art and artists through a chapter network in cities worldwide.
Strengthen expertise and credibility to create a trusted foundation for artists.
Work with governments and cultural institutions to advance art and international exchange.
FOUNDING PURPOSE
Founding purpose and principal activities
The Federation aims to keep pace with the rapidly changing global landscape of arts and culture, advance artistic creativity and international exchange, inspire artists with dreams and hope, and thereby contribute to the flourishing of arts and culture.
Projects supporting creative practice
Collection of data on art activities, statistical research, evaluation and analysis
International cultural exchange projects
Promotional activities that advance international cultural exchange
Publication of arts information periodicals and art-related publications for domestic and international audiences
Advocacy for the rights and interests of artists and their social support
Support for youth arts and literary activities
Symposia and cultural forums for the advancement of art
Research projects for the advancement of art
Education and training for professionals who will advance the arts
National and international competitions that broaden participation in arts and culture
Development of arts and cultural content for the growth of the cultural industry
Other projects necessary to achieve the purposes for which the incorporated association was established
Five fields of activity
Art promotion
Support art in everyday life and participation in Artpiad, alongside research, artist advocacy, symposia, cultural forums and content development. Working with specialists and curators, we aim to establish a permanent art research institute in 2027.
International exchange
Promote cultural exchange and exhibitions of chapter-recommended works. Collaborate with AAC and WAC on artist registration, competitions and international events, aiming to establish 1,000 chapters worldwide by 2028.
Media and publishing
Invite participation from experts in AI, design, webtoons, media art, architecture, crafts, interdisciplinary content and IP. Develop regular digital periodicals and arts publications, including international artist catalogues with WAC.
Social contribution
Support youth arts through local chapters and proposals for cooperation with national and local governments. Sustain artists’ creative practice and develop professional education in arts management, marketing and art dealing.
Other cooperative projects
Pursue supporting projects that fulfil the Federation’s founding purpose and strategic cooperation with WAC.
Greeting
Read the eighth chairperson Lee YoungJoon's inaugural message and the commitments guiding the federation's next chapter.
02Vision & mission
Discover our direction for an arts ecosystem where tradition, innovation, creation, education, exchange and industry grow together.
03History
Explore the federation’s activities and milestones since 2003.
04Organisation
Meet the governance structure, the role of each body and the key officers currently sharing responsibility for the federation.
05Chairpersons
Follow the chairpersons who have carried the federation forward and the defining work of each term, from the first to the present.
06Member Directory
View and search public officers and registered members.
Follow the federation's journey
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