12th June - 21st August 2026

Gallery LNL in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre AU, present the group exhibition, Moon Jar; An Axis.

This exhibition explores Korean and Australian artists' engagement with the Moon Jar together with those forms it brings forth, like the moon. The Moon Jar is widely regarded as an emblem of Korean aesthetic sensibilities, yet it is also the site of a continual reimagining across media by Korea's contemporary artists. Axis establishes a cross-cultural discourse between Korean and Australian artists, examining at once the continuity of traditional practice, as well as the transformation which results from resituating the Moon Jar within a cultural context far removed from its historical beginnings.

Featured artists:

Les Blakebrough, Choi Youngwook, Kwirak Choung, Kirsten Coelho, Janet Dawson, Rachel Ellis, Neville French, Shannon Garson, Ryan Hancock, Kang Minsoo, Shane Kent, Bronwyn Kemp, Kim Syyoung, Kim Yikyung, Hendrik Kolenberg, Koo Bohnchang, Lee Hunchung, Lee Jisook, Kevin Lincoln, Sassy Park, Park Yeontae, Simon Reece, Evan Salmon, Kat Shapiro Wood, Vipoo Srivilasa, Alexandra Standen, Seo Kwangsoo, Toni Warburton, Gerry Wedd, Maryanne Wick

Read more about the exhibition details on the Korean Cultural Centre AU and Gallery LNL websites.

18th September to 1st November 2026

New possibilities shaped by earth

The 2026 Gyeonggi Ceramics Biennale, themed “Earth Makes”, will take place this September across Icheon, Gwangju, Yeoju, and other areas of Gyeonggi-do.

The Biennale explores the flow and potential of contemporary ceramic art through clay, the essential material of ceramics.

Icheon, one of the host cities, is a UNESCO Creative City in the field of Crafts and Folk Art, alongside Cheongju. As part of introducing fellow UNESCO Creative Cities and sharing the value of creative city exchange, UNESCO Creative City Cheongju presents this Biennale and related competition.

The Korea Ceramic Foundation also hosts the 7th Beautiful Korean Ceramics Competition, inviting ceramic works that reinterpret Korean aesthetics, materials, and formative spirit in each artist’s own language.

More information has been announced including the biennale program and participating artists, as well as forums, workshops, exhibitions and ticketing. Find all the information on the website.

Related Links:

• GCB website

• GCB Instagram

• Beautiful Korean Ceramics Competition website

15th October - 4th November 2026

The 140th Canton Fair is scheduled to begin in October this year, and will have three phases of exhibition.

• Phase 1 - Advanced Manufacturing：15th - 19th October 2026

• Phase 2 - Quality Home Life: 23rd - 27th October 2026

• Phase 3 - Better Life: 31st October - 4th November 2026

Opening Hours : 9:30-18:00

Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the People's Government of Guangdong Province. Organised by the China Foreign Trade Centre.

There will be an exhibition area of 1.55 million square metres, with an expected 32,000+ number of exhibitors.

Explore a wide range of products including, electronics and information products, electrical and power machinery, new energy vehicles and smart mobility, ceramics, glass artware, giftward, weaving, furniture, toys and children’s products, clothing, fashion accessories, home textiles, and much more.

Register through their website.

Related links:

• Canton Fair website

• Canton Fair Instagram

• Canton Fair Facebook

16th - 19th October 2026

Taoxichuan Art Center
Jingdezhen, China

The 2026 Autumn Fair will be held in the Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative District in Jingdezhen, China. Taking place from 16th to 19th October 2026, visitors can experience markets, exhibitions, forums and various cultural programs.

You can read more information about the event in this document, or a more comprehensive overview here.

Follow Taoxichuan Art Center Jingdezhen on Instagram.

24th October - 1st November 2026

Presented by CJST in cooperation with The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.

This event is a series of satellite programs organised in conjunction with a contemporary jewellery exhibition scheduled to be held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto.

During the exhibition period, various programs - such as exhibitions, workshops, and performances - will take place across Kyoto at galleries, studios, and shops. CJST will compile all participating programs into an official guide and disseminate the information both domestically and internationally.

You can also follow CJST on Instagram.

31st October 2026 - 1st March 2027

Seven Sections, Seven Paths, Seven Curators, Seven Sub-themes - Diversity in curation, global-local dialogue

The first Tainan Art Biennale will soon be launched, spanning museums, literary galleries, temples, commercial galleries and lodgings, and will become the first ‘Walking Biennale’ in Taiwan.

Guided by the Ministry of Culture and the Tainan City Government, the event is organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Tainan City Government and the Tainan Art Museum. The theme for this first edition is "Unfolding Circuits". The curatorial process is being executed by a team of seven curators: Lin Pang-soong, Hsieh Tsung-che, Kao Jun-honn, Yang Chia-hsuan, Ko Chun-ju, Chuang Tung-chiao, and Ko Yi-yun.

In terms of scale, this biennial features a highly decentralised spatial layout, with a network comprising 16 core exhibition areas and 16 satellite sites that integrate the event into the existing architecture and historical fabric of Tainan’s urban landscape. The lineup includes artists from 12 countries - Taiwan, Japan, Australia, Nepal, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Poland, the UK, and the USA - with a total of 81 artists across 15 groups participating in this inaugural biennial.

The curatorial concept for Unfolding Circuits draws inspiration from the distinctive "traffic circle" infrastructure of Tainan, translating these physical nodes of traffic flow into spatial imagery characterised by movement, intersection, and circulation. Through this conceptual framework, the exhibition aims to observe the cross-disciplinary interplay between local culture and international contemporary art within a specific geographical context.

Related Links:

• Tainan Art Biennale website

• Tainan Art Museum Instagram

14th November - 20th December 2026

Held in this historic city, the ITAMI International Craft Exhibition ‘Shuki Shuhaidai’ (Japanese Liquor Sake ware) is an international open-call exhibition of craft works centered on the theme of Japanese sake. Open to artists from Japan and overseas, entries are selected by a jury for the competition exhibition.

Itami, the birthplace of sake, has flourished as a brewing town for more than 400 years, cultivating a rich and vibrant culture. In 2024, JAPAN’S TRADITIONAL BREWING was registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, and ‘Itami Seishu (refined sake)’ was designated as a Geographical Indication (GI), certifying it as a high-quality regional brand. These recognitions have further heightened interest in Itami’s sake culture.

Entries for the exhibition have now closed, and more information on the exhibition is coming soon.

Related Links:

• Itami City Museum website

• Itami City Museum Instagram

19th - 23rd November 2026

REVELATIONS CHINA
International Biennial of Crafts and Creation

As the first international extension of Révélations, REVELATIONS CHINA provides a vibrant space for contemporary, diverse, and professional dialogue. It fosters meaningful exchanges between creators, collectors, and cultural institutions, while serving as a platform that supports international artisans and artists in accessing the Asian and Chinese markets.

Set in Shanghai, one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. As a bridge between East and West, its creative energy and international outlook make it a true cultural crossroads. Every November, Shanghai bursts into life with art fairs, salons, and exhibitions, drawing collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts from around the world to celebrate the city’s golden season of art trading.

The Asia Pacific Crafts Alliance has been invited to participate in this event for the first time. APCA will be collaborating with the Sarawak Crafts Council of Malaysia, presenting works from artists including, Kampung Semerah Ulu weavers, Pua Kumbu ikat weavers of Rumah Garie longhouse, and Dayang Tigur of Bekelalan village.

APCA will also be presenting works from Vicki Mason - jewellery from Australia; Layla Walter - glass artist from New Zealand/Aotearoa; Ankon Mitra presenting the art of folding from India and KIM Kyung-mi - jeweller from South Korea.

Related Links:

• Website

• Instagram

• LinkedIn

27th - 29th November 2026

KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa is Japan’s only art fair dedicated to crafts, providing a platform to showcase new kogei (crafts) aesthetics and values to an international audience.

Launched in 2017 and growing each year, the 2025 edition featured 42 galleries (39 from Japan and 3 from overseas) showcasing and selling works by approximately 210 artists. The fair is held within hotel guest rooms, allowing visitors to view the artworks in a setting that closely resembles a real-life living space. As each room is curated by a single gallery, visitors encounter a unique artistic world as they move from room to room.

More information about the program coming soon.

2nd September - 31st October 2027

The first announcements regarding the 2027 Cheongju Craft Biennale have now been released.

Artistic Director

The Artistic Director for the 15th Cheongju Craft Biennale has also been officially announced. Kim Ye-sung is widely recognised as a seasoned ‘rising curator’ with extensive experience in the domestic and international craft sectors, notably curating the 2026 KCDF traveling craft exhibition, Shared Assets.

Kim Ye-sung has declared the theme for the Biennale to be ‘Back to Human’. In the era of Artificial Intelligence, where AI has permeated human life and the realm of art, and in a time of rapid upheaval marked by war and the climate crisis, this theme embodies a cultural practice aimed at reflecting on how we engage with the world. Through craft - which is fundamentally connected to human spirit, senses, and emotions - it seeks to redefine our relationships and attitudes.

Guest Country

The invited country will be Poland - which is opening new horizons in European craft. As the guest country, the Cheongju Craft Biennale will be engaging in a special cultural exchange of Polish craft in collaboration with the Adam Mickiewicz Institute (AMI), a national cultural institution under the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage.

International Craft Competition

Application dates have been announced for the 2027 Cheongju International Craft Competition - 26th March - 5th May 2027. The Competition exhibition will be open during the Biennale events.

Preliminary information is now on their website and you can also download a pdf here. This information is currently available in Korean, but more language translations should become available closer to the time.

This will also be the first Biennale since Cheongju was designated a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts.

Mark the dates and look out for more information to come in the near future.

Related Links:

• Cheongju Craft Biennale website

• Cheongju Craft Biennale Instagram.

• Cheongju Craft Biennale notice board/announcements

• Cheongju International Craft Competition guidelines pdf (Korean)

• Cheongju International Craft Competition website

Watch the video below of the 2025 Cheongju Craft Biennale, from the CCB YouTube channel. Or follow the link to watch it here.