POV Web Banner Image KCCLA & LAUNCH Open Call Juried Exhibition 'P.O.V. (Point of View)' - Title: 'P.O.V. (Point of View)'-KCCLA & LAUNCH Open Call Juried Exhibition - Date: June 25(Thursday) - July 16(Thursday), 2026 - Opening Reception: Thursday, June 25, 2026 / 6:00PM-8:00PM | RSVP here - Gallery Open Hour: Monday - Friday, 10:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday, 9:00AM-1:00PM - Location: KCCLA Art Gallery (2nd Floor) / 5505 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Exhibition Presenters: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA), LAUNCH LA - Jurors: TeaYoun Kim-Kassor, Paul Loya - More information: Tammy Cho at 323-936-3014 Exhibition Description POV (Point of View) is presented in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, reflecting on the nation’s history as a land shaped by immigration and diverse diasporic experiences. Through a range of artistic perspectives and media, the exhibition explores themes of identity, belonging, memory, and cultural exchange. List of the selected 29 artists  séraphine, Delbar Azari, Courtney Colgan, Arthur Golding, Peter Hiers, Buena Johnson, Jade Jwa, Barbara Kerwin, Sandra Lauterbach, Gina Lawson Egan, Jang Lee, Yoonseo Lee, Stevie Love, Emberly Modine, Rebecca Nabarrete, Robert Nelson, Lori Nielson, Rick Osaka, Francisco Palomares, Joo Park-Kwon, Gary Perlin, Kevin Perrault, Gwen Samuels, Eliseo Art Silva, Sharon Singer, Elizabeth Souza, Nancy Spiller, Evan Tenenbaum, Rebecca Youssef Selected Artworks

Step into a moment where museum artifacts move beyond display cases and are reborn as contemporary design,  seamlessly entering everyday life. From the Baekje Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner to celadon, white porcelain, and mother-of-pearl,  the aesthetics of tradition unfold into modern objects, brands, and lifestyle experiences. Through immersive spaces shaped by light, stillness, and reflection —including A Room for Reimagined Contemplation in LA— the exhibition invites you on a sensory journey where heritage meets the present. Experience the moment when K-culture becomes part of everyday life. ∘︎ Date : May 7 (Thu) – July 7 (Tue), 2026 ∘︎ Location : 1F, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles

Web Banner KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES & LAUNCH LA OPEN CALL GROUP EXHIBITION MARCH 6 - MARCH 28, 2026 DEADLINE TO SUBMIT BY May 20, 2026, by 11:59 pm PST The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA), in partnership with LAUNCH LA, invites all California visual artists to submit work for a juried exhibition and competition at The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, June 25 to July 16, 2026. AWARDS—One first-place artist will be awarded $800 and an exhibition opportunity at LAUNCH Gallery, Los Angeles in 2027. Two second place artists will receive $300 each. More Info: Click Here

This exhibition, presented in collaboration with the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, showcases representative works of Korean literature alongside a diverse range of artworks inspired by them. Through Korean literature, experience the deep, rich flow of Korea’s 5,000-year history. Exhibition Dates & Venues ●April 15 – June 15, 2026 | Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles ●May 14 – July 22, 2026 | Tateuchi East Asia Library, University of Washington Opening Reception (Los Angeles) ●April 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | RSVP here Opening Reception (University of Washington) ●May 14, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM  | RSVP here

This special exhibition commemorates the publication of ten National Heritage English-language books selected by the Korea Heritage Service. It presents photographic works by Hyungwon Kang, photojournalist and lead author of one of the selected publications, together with cultural heritage objects related to the seonbi tradition. Through the values embodied in the seonbi spirit—discipline, responsibility, inclusion, and wisdom—the exhibition offers a meaningful perspective for reflecting on the challenges facing today’s global society. We invite you to join us in sharing the spiritual depth of Korean traditional culture.   · Date: January 29 (Thu) – April 8 (Wed), 2026 · Opening Reception: January 29 (Thu), 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | RSVP required · Location: Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles(5505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036)