Now Applying — Open for Exhibitor Applications
Vol.02 / 2026
Uprising Festa

An art fair built for your originality,
opening at COEX Seoul in December 2026.

Date
12.24 — 12.272026 / Thu → Sun / 4 days
Venue
COEX SeoulTHE PLATZ
Volume
Vol.02Second edition
Applying
First ComeCloses when booths sell out
01 / About

Not confined by
format or genre.

Uprising Festa welcomes every kind of creative practice rooted in originality. If the work is expressed in your own way, you are invited regardless of genre or format.

  1. 01

    Categories are only examples

    Painting, design, craft, live performance, and more are all listed, but your work is what really matters.

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    Open to everyone

    Individuals, teams, companies, schools, and galleries can all apply under the same conditions.

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    Originality comes first

    A work shaped by your own perspective and language is the one and only standard of this fair.

02 / Date & Venue
12.24→ 27
Period
2026.12.24 Thu — 12.27 Sun
Open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM for four days.
We meet in the heart of Seoul during the year-end season.
Venue
COEX Seoul
513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
THE PLATZ
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03 / Categories

If it has originality,
anything goes.

Categories are only examples. If the work is expressed in your own way, it is welcome here.

01 / Painting
Painting
Oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, mixed media
02 / Print
Printmaking
Silkscreen, risograph, etching, woodcut, stencil
03 / Illustration
Illustration
Digital, analog, character work, book art
04 / Design
Design
Graphic, type, poster, lettering
05 / Photo
Photography
Film, digital, experimental, documentary
06 / Comics
Comics
Independent publishing, graphic novels, original webtoon art
07 / Media
Media Art
Interactive, projection, AR/VR, generative
08 / Installation
Installation
Spatial, object-based, immersive, lighting
09 / Sculpture
Sculpture
Wood, stone, metal, resin, 3D printing
10 / Craft
Craft
Ceramics, glass, woodworking, textiles, leather
11 / Brand
Independent Brand
Original merch, character IP, story-led products
12 / Performance
Performance Art
Body-based, conceptual, participatory, movement-based
13 / Live Drawing
Live Drawing
On-site drawing shows, live painting
14 / Live Stage
Live Performance
Indie bands, electronic, DJs, traditional fusion
15 / F&B
F&B
Handmade desserts, independent roasteries
04 / How to Apply

Applying is
simple.

Apply through the official website Google Form, then secure your spot by paying a 30% deposit within seven days. There is no separate jury; applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until booths sell out.

01
Apply

Submit your application

Complete the form on the official website Google Form. You will choose your basic details, category, and booth size there.

Via Google Form
02
Deposit

Pay the 30% deposit

Within seven days of applying, please transfer 30% of your booth fee as a deposit. The depositor name must match the one on your application.

Within 7 days
03
Confirm

Confirmation and final payment

A confirmation email is sent within two weeks of your application. Once you receive it, please pay the remaining balance within seven days.

Confirmed within 2 weeks
05 / FAQ

Frequently asked
questions.

If you need anything else, email uprisingfesta@gmail.com or use the inquiry form on the website. We will reply as quickly as we can.

Q1Who can participate?
Any creator with original work can participate. Individuals, groups, companies and brands, schools, and galleries can all apply under the same conditions.
Q2Are there limits on what kind of work can apply?
There are no genre restrictions. Painting, printmaking, illustration, design, photography, comics, media art, installation, craft, independent brands, performance, live drawing, live music, F&B, and more are all welcome if the work is expressed in your own way.
Q3How do I apply, and how does the deposit work?
Apply through the official website Google Form, then pay 30% of your booth fee as a deposit within seven days. Participation is confirmed individually by email within two weeks, and the remaining balance is due within seven days after confirmation.
Q4What bank account should I use, and what should the depositor name be?
Please transfer the payment to Shinhan Bank 100-036-772826 under the account name '(주)스타아티스트 류지민'. Your depositor name must be entered exactly in the 'Depositor Name' field on the application form so we can verify your submission.
Q5If I cancel, can I get a refund?
If your cancellation request is received by email at uprisingfesta@gmail.com before midnight on the announced deadline, your full participation fee will be refunded. After the deadline, refunds are not available because booth reassignment becomes difficult. The exact deadline is shared during the application process.
Q6Where can I check booth sizes and pricing?
Booth size, layout, and pricing are listed in the Booth Guide on the official website. The application form also shows the details for each option.