Applications open 24th March - 2nd May 2025

The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025, ‘Re-Crafting Tomorrow’, is approaching and included in the programme of events is the International Craft Competition, inviting all contemporary crafts people from all over the world to submit quality works for a chance to win some attractive awards. There are various prizes up for grabs, and winners will also be invited to attend the Biennale competition exhibition in September.

Cheongju Craft Biennale have announced a special offer for some WCC-APR members*, including;

• Fast track application process; and

• International transportation support for 2nd stage evaluation

The first stage online submissions are open now and the competition guideline is available. You can find more information online including guidelines in various languages, and the Biennale program guide. Click the link below for more information.

The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 event runs 4th September - 2nd November 2025.

*Eligible countries:
West Asia | Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates

Central Asia | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

South Asia | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

South East Asia | Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam