OUR JOURNEY
Explore the World Art Federation's major activities and milestones by year.
The change of the federation's representative was reported to the Ministry of Culture.
Corporate registration of Lee Youngjun as the eighth chairperson was completed.
A candidate was nominated for a Minister of Culture award recognising contributions to arts and cultural development.
The 2026 regular board meeting was held.
The 2026 regular general assembly was held, and Director Lee Youngjun was appointed as the eighth chairperson.
Thirty-five Western- and Eastern-style artworks were donated to the Siloam Medical Welfare Foundation in Yangju: five by Min Byunggap, three by Shin Seok, five by Lee Jongsang, four by Lee Hanwoo, five by Oh Seungwoo, three by Kim Hyoungkeun, five by Noh Uieung and five by Lee Myeongseok.
The 2025 Messages of Hope programme visited Nowon Eulji University Hospital, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Kyungpook National University Hospital and Youngpoong Bookstore Gwangju Terminal in January.
Samsung Changwon Hospital, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center and Dong-Eui Medical Center in February.
St. Carollo Hospital and Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center in March.
Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Gyeongsang National University Hospital and Konyang University Hospital in April and Ulsan University Hospital, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, the Baengnyeon Market Culture Festival, International St. Mary's Hospital and Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital in May.
The 2024 Messages of Hope programme visited Hanmaeum Changwon Hospital, Samsung Changwon Hospital and Nowon Eulji University Hospital in January.
Ulsan University Hospital and Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital in February.
St. Carollo Hospital in March.
Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Hongseong Medical Center, Hana Micron, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital and International St. Mary's Hospital in May.
Pohang St. Mary's Hospital, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital and Semyung Christianity Hospital in June.
a festival venue in Taebaek in July.
St. Vincent's Hospital and the Army's 25th Division in September.
Busan Veterans Hospital and Chonnam National University Hospital in October; Ulsan University Hospital and Hanmaeum Changwon Hospital in November and Gwangju Christian Hospital, Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Youngpoong Bookstore Mia and International St. Mary's Hospital in December.
The fourth calligraphy and comics classes in the 2023 Slow City Susan, I Am an Artist Too programme were held.
Two thousand reprinted copies of The Life of Jesus Christ: Sacred Art and Stories were produced and donated to churches in the Seoul metropolitan area.
The Messages of Hope programme visited Ramada Plaza Jeju, Ulsan University Hospital, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital and Eulji University Hospital in January; Samsung Changwon Hospital and Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital in February; St. Carollo Hospital and Bitgoeul Chonnam National University Hospital in March; Inha University Hospital, Dongjihyang Gallery in Cheongju and Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital in April; St. Vincent's Hospital, Medi-In Hospital, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Borimsa Temple in Seongju and the Cheongdo Lantern Festival in May; Kyung Hee University Hospital, Changwon Fatima Hospital, Hanmaeum Changwon Hospital and the Army's 25th Division in June; Ulsan University Hospital and Hanmaeum Changwon Hospital in July; Jeju National University Hospital, Seogwipo Medical Center and Jeju Central Hospital in August; Dong-Eui Medical Center, Hongseong Medical Center, International St. Mary's Hospital and Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital in October; Samsung Changwon Hospital and Busan Veterans Hospital in November; and Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital, Cheongju St. Mary's Hospital and Cheongdo Hyanggyo in December.
The third calligraphy and comics classes in the 2022 Slow City Susan, I Am an Artist Too programme were held.
Thirty-five works by artists including Kim Seongun, Noh Uieung, Park Cheonbok, Lee Yohan and Lee Hanwoo were donated to Sowoju Care Hospital.
Twenty works by Korean artists were donated to the International Overseas Deployment Association.
Two hundred calligraphy works were donated to a disability association in Guri.
Eighty sacred artworks by Lee Yohan and Seo Bongnam were donated to Onsegye Church in Hanam.
The second calligraphy and comics classes in the 2021 Slow City Susan, I Am an Artist Too programme were held.
The federation relocated its office to the third floor of 10 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Artworks were donated to the Guri Federation of Disability Organisations, which presented the federation with a plaque of appreciation.
Eight major works attributed in the source document to Uijae Heo Baekryeon and six works attributed to Chusa Kim Jeonghui were donated to the Happiness Making Central Association.
The first calligraphy and comics classes in the 2020 Slow City Susan, I Am an Artist Too programme were held.
Mum and Dad, Please Look was planned and produced, and 2,000 copies were donated.
The Life of Jesus Christ: Sacred Art and Stories was produced, and 2,500 copies were donated.
The federation was selected for the Ministry of Agriculture's rural education, culture and welfare programme and began folk-painting and calligraphy classes for residents of Susan-myeon, Jecheon.
From 28 to 30 December, 1,000 copies of Cultivating the Heart through Art and 100 size-12 artworks were donated to 61 children's centres and social welfare facilities in Mokpo.
Eight paintings and calligraphy works were donated to the Susan-myeon Office in Jecheon.
A total of 1,600 books combining stories, comics and sacred art were donated to religious institutions.
Thirty story, comics and print works were donated to the Jeonnam Child Welfare Association from 9 to 15 April.
A sacred art and comics exhibition and donation event was held at the Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art.
One hundred and fifty artworks and 1,000 books were donated to the Jeonnam Child Welfare Association.
Sacred Art through Stories and Comics was published, followed by an exhibition and donation event.
The Cultivating the Heart through Art exhibition and donation event was held.
Three hundred and ninety books were donated to children's centres in Jeonnam through the fourth civic values programme.
An invitational exhibition for artist Yang Taeseok was held on the fifth floor of the Gana Art Center in Insadong.
One thousand copies of Cultivating the Heart through Art were donated at the Jeonnam Provincial Library gallery.
An invitational exhibition for artist Lee Byungsik was held on the fifth floor of the Gana Art Center in Insadong.
A donation exhibition of 300 works was held for village halls across fifteen cities, counties and districts in Chungnam.
Five hundred and twelve artworks were donated to village halls in the Gwangyang area of Jeonnam.
Approximately 310 artworks were donated to village halls across fifteen cities and counties in Chungnam.
Artworks were donated to 33 children's centres affiliated with the Jeonnam Council of Community Child Centres.
Five hundred artworks were donated to 55 village halls in Gurye County.
Four artworks by two artists, including Song Yong, were donated to Mokpo Children's Home. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 20 million.
An art donation exhibition promoting civic values was held at the Seungdal Culture and Arts Center in Muan.
Ten works by established artists were donated to village halls administered by Muan County.
A total of 419 artworks by artists including Kim Kichang were donated to 415 village halls affiliated with the Muan branch of the Korean Senior Citizens Association. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 2 billion.
The first Youth Character and Healing Education Exhibition was held at the Chuncheon Culture and Arts Center.
The fifth Korean Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Seoul Arts Center.
A Jeonnam Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Mokpo Culture and Arts Center.
A Jeonnam Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Mokpo Culture and Arts Center.
A Gwangju Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at Jami Gallery.
A Gwangju Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at Xi Gallery in Buk-gu, Gwangju.
Five artworks by five artists, including Kim Jonghak, were donated to Aejung Welfare Foundation in Muan. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 20 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Han Seop, were donated to a geriatric care hospital in Muan. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 23 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Choi Jeollo, were donated to the Muan Welfare Center for People with Disabilities. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 20 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Song Yong, were donated to a cooperative social welfare centre in Muan. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 25 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Lee Hanwoo, were donated to Muan Senior Welfare Center. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 25 million.
The Seoul World Open Art Festival was held at the Seoul Arts Center.
The Korean Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Seoul Arts Center.
The fourth Busan Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Busan Cultural Center.
Six artworks by six artists, including Kim Hyoungkeun, were donated to Haengbok Care Home in Yangpyeong. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 200 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Kim Jonghak, were donated to Mokpo Senior Welfare Center. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 20 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Kim Hongsu, were donated to the Mokpo Welfare Center for People with Disabilities. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 20 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Kim Jonghak, were donated to Mokpo Community Welfare Center. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 30 million.
Five artworks by five artists, including Kim Myeongsuk, were donated to Sangri Social Welfare Center in Mokpo. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 20 million.
The seventh Busan World Open Art Festival was held at the Busan Cultural Center.
The second fundraising exhibition for the Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Nam-gu Cultural Center in Gwangju.
The third fundraising exhibition for the Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Mokpo Cultural Center.
An Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Nam-gu Arts Center in Gwangju.
Nineteen artworks were donated to the Christian Prison Fellowship in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 150 million.
An Interfaith Art Exhibition was held at the Busan Cultural Center gallery.
Twenty-four artworks were donated to a religious institution in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
The first fundraising exhibition for the Multi-Faith Art Exhibition was held at the Busan Cultural Center.
The Mokpo World Open Art Festival was held at the Mokpo Culture and Arts Center.
An artwork recorded in the source document at an estimated value of KRW 10 million was donated to Mokpo City Hall.
A total of 120 artworks were donated to Kangwon National University in Chuncheon. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 200 million.
Fourteen works by eleven artists, including Kim Hyoungkeun, were donated and exhibited at the Guri branch of Miso Finance. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 200 million.
The federation contributed to the establishment of the Oh Seungwoo Museum in Muan and other museums in underserved regions.
Invitational exhibitions for artists Lim Giman and Lee Sanghwa were held at Daewoo Securities Yeoksam Gallery.
The 2010 Art Exhibition Supporting Underserved Communities was held at Daewoo Securities Yeoksam Gallery.
Sixteen works by seven artists, including Kim Jonghak, were donated to Hannah's House, a disability facility in Guri, in two rounds. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 350 million.
Four works by four artists, including Kim Hyoungkeun, were donated to Jabez Care Home in Namyangju. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 200 million.
The Ministry of Culture approved an amendment to the purpose stated in the federation's articles.
The sixth Mokpo World Open Art Festival was held at the Mokpo Culture and Arts Center.
The Words in Bloom invitational and donation exhibition was held at Dure Church in Gyeonggi.
The fifth World Art Exhibition was held at the Mokpo Culture and Arts Center.
An executive art exhibition was held at the Seoul Museum of Art, raising KRW 140 million for an art development fund.
The fourth World Art Exhibition was held at the Gyeonghuigung Annex of the Seoul Museum of Art.
Twelve works by established artists were donated to a disability facility affiliated with Dure Church in Guri. The source document records an estimated value of KRW 250 million.
A donation exhibition marking the publication of Words in Bloom was held at the Seoul Guarantee Insurance Gallery.
The third World Art Exhibition was held at the Gyeonghuigung Annex of the Seoul Museum of Art.
Lee Hanwoo's Beautiful Korean Landscapes exhibition was held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
The second World Open Art Festival was held at Goyang Oulim Art Museum.
The first World Art Festival and the World Open Art Outstanding Artists Exhibition were held at the Gyeonghuigung Annex of the Seoul Museum of Art.
The corporate purpose of the federation was amended.
The incorporated association changed its name to the World Art Federation.
The first and third juried art competitions were held at the Gyeonghuigung Annex of the Seoul Museum of Art between March and October 2008.
The second International Art Exhibition was held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
The first International Art Exhibition was held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.
The incorporated association was registered with Seo Yohan as chairperson.
Incorporation was authorised as Ministry of Culture approval No. 615.
An application for incorporation was submitted to the Ministry of Culture.
A founding assembly was held to establish the incorporated association.
The federation participated in Goyang's public art installation committee and supported citywide art and installation activities.
An incorporation committee was formed to pursue the establishment procedure with the Ministry of Culture.
The Open Culture Volunteer Group was formed to support arts and culture outreach.
An invitational exhibition was held for organisational members.
The federation was registered as a nonprofit organisation operating on an incorporated basis.
A planning group was formed to prepare the World Open Art Competition.
A founding assembly was held to establish the World Watercolour Federation.
