Works themed Republic of Korea culture and people will not be limited by any material or expressive form and will be accepted by the Centre through February 11, 2017 at email address trungtamvanhoahanquoc@gmail.com.
All submitted images will be reviewed by a panel of four established leaders in the art world: Lee Dae Joong, director of the Korean Culture Centre; Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition; Le Van Suu, principal of Vietnam University of Fine Arts; and Choi Bong Sik, a Korean painter.
The panel will select the three top finalists. First place will receive a trip to the ROK to display their works at personal exhibition in 2017. Second place will receive US$200 in cash and a trip to the ROK while third place will get US$200 in cash.
The event is part of cultural activities to mark 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the ROK under the sponsorship of Hansae Group. It also aims to strengthen mutual understanding and cultural exchange among Korean and Vietnamese painters.