Anseong to Host "Anseong Art Goods Contest" for Craft and Design Fields

Development Funding of 100 Million Won for 30 Teams
Support for Exhibition, Sales, and Distribution

On August 5, the city of Anseong in Gyeonggi Province announced that it will hold the "2025 Anseong Art Goods Contest" as part of its cultural city development project.

This contest, under the theme "Your and My Ceremony," is open to the following categories: ▲Handcrafted Goods (handmade or traditional technique-based items), ▲Design Goods (visual design or branding-based items), and ▲Experimental Goods (items applying new materials or innovative techniques).

The selected teams will receive a total of 100 million won in development funding, as well as support for exhibition, sales, distribution, and branding. In particular, 50% of the product development funding will be provided in advance to the winners, reducing the initial production burden for creators. The city will also help expand actual sales channels through Starfield Anseong popup exhibitions and sales, entry into online Smart Store platforms, and expert branding and marketing consulting.

The contest is open until September 10, and any emerging creator nationwide can participate. The city plans to select approximately 30 teams through a review process. Additional points will be given to goods utilizing local resources or stories, young creators, and early-stage entrepreneurs.

For detailed information and application methods regarding the contest, applicants can check the notices and announcements on the Anseong City Hall website or contact the Culture and Tourism Division of Anseong City Hall. The city also plans to hold an online business briefing session related to the contest on August 12 and 13.

An official from Anseong City stated, "We will continue to create a sustainable support model that grows together with creators through strategic cultural city projects."

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