Damyang-gun Invites Entries for the '40th National Bamboo Design Craft Competition'

Competition in Convergence Products (General Public) and Practical Design (University Students) Fields

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 12th that it is openly recruiting works for the "40th National Bamboo Design Craft Competition," which aims to discover excellent bamboo crafts and encourage the creative motivation of artists.

This year's craft competition targets bamboo crafts newly designed as everyday products and is divided into ▲Convergence and Complex Products (General Public) category and ▲Practical Design (University Students) category, allowing anyone interested in bamboo crafts to participate.

The grand prize works can include all creations made of bamboo, such as high value-added commercializable tourism souvenirs, daily necessities, office supplies, and interior items.

Application forms will be distributed until June 18, and submissions can be made by visiting the Bamboo Resources Research Institute (Korea Bamboo Museum) or sending the application form along with the physical work by mail or courier during the two days from June 17 to 18.

However, works that have already been commercialized domestically or internationally, works that have won awards in other competitions, plagiarized works, or works that are damaged or likely to deteriorate are restricted from submission.

The awarded works will be selected through a judging committee composed of university professors and experts in related fields, who will evaluate practicality, creativity, marketability, and artistry. The works will be exhibited from July 5 to August 31 at the Damju Art District, Yejugu Section.

For more details, inquiries can be made through the Damyang-gun website or the Bamboo Resources Research Institute.

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