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“Minhwa (Korean folk paintings) in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters”

“Minhwa (Korean folk paintings) in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters”

‘민화 民畫, 경계를 넘다: BTS에서 케데헌까지’ 특별 강연 The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will host “Minhwa in a New Medium: From BTS to K-Pop Demon Hunters.” This captivating session will delve into the symbolic world of Minhwa (Korean folk paintings) from the Joseon Dynasty, exploring its profound meanings and its vibrant resurgence in modern global culture. From...

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
The 4th KCCoC Student Art Contest

The 4th KCCoC Student Art Contest

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) is excited to announce the return of its 4th Student Art Contest, themed “Sketch Korea in Chicago”! Join us on Saturday, May 2, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the KCCoC campus for a full day of creativity, culture, and fun. Returning for the first time in...

April 12, 2026April 22, 2026
Minhwa: Paintings of Hope and Wishes

Minhwa: Paintings of Hope and Wishes

Members of the Chicago Minhwa Studio will present an exhibition titled “Minhwa: Paintings of Hope and Wishes” at the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Gallery from May 11 to June 3. This exhibition showcases traditional Korean folk paintings (minhwa), which reflect the hopes and values of everyday life—such as good fortune, harmony, and health. Rooted in the...

April 10, 2026April 28, 2026
BISCO Performing Arts Series Selected Production “Bluebird Project”

BISCO Performing Arts Series Selected Production “Bluebird Project”

비스코 퍼포밍 아트 시리즈 선정작 “블루버드 프로젝트”   The classical ensemble Bluebird Project has been selected as a winner of the 2025 BISCO Performing Series, organized by the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago. Bluebird Project is a chamber ensemble distinguished by its unique instrumentation of violin, cello, piano, percussion, and baritone. The group brings together...

April 9, 2026April 21, 2026
‘Intrinsic School’ Field Trip

‘Intrinsic School’ Field Trip

문화원 필드트립, 인트린직 고등학교  Mar. 18 Students from Intrinsic High School, along with their teachers, visited the KCCoC. They toured the museum’s Maps of Joseon Korea exhibition and the contemporary Korean ceramics exhibition, and explored the gallery and library. At BISCO Hall, they experienced traditional crafts, including making a gat (traditional Korean hat), practicing calligraphy...

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
“Harmony in Korean Art” Exhibition

“Harmony in Korean Art” Exhibition

Wo-ah Art founding Exhibition Exhibition: April 3-15, 2026 at Korean Cultural Center of Chicago Gallery 9925 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL   Opening Reception: April 4, 2026, at 5 PM   우아아트 창립전 한인 예술가 단체로 다양한 분야의 미술을 자신만의 취향으로 성장하여 아름다운 우리 문화를 미주 사회에 알리려고 창립된 단체입니다.  

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
KCCoC Museum Special Exhibition “Maps of Joseon Korea” Lecture & Reception

KCCoC Museum Special Exhibition “Maps of Joseon Korea” Lecture & Reception

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCoC) will host a special lecture and reception on April 19 (Sunday), featuring curator Richard A. Pegg, in conjunction with its ongoing exhibition “Maps of Joseon Korea”, which opened on March 6.   The exhibition presents 12 Joseon Dynasty maps on loan from the MacLean Collection Asian Art Museum...

March 28, 2026April 2, 2026
Special Lecture by Yoo Hong June, Director of the National Museum of Korea

Special Lecture by Yoo Hong June, Director of the National Museum of Korea

The Korean Cultural Center of Chicago (KCCOC) successfully hosted a special lecture by Dr. Yoo Hong June, Director of the National Museum of Korea, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at BISCO Hall, drawing enthusiastic interest from the local community. The lecture, titled “The Power of Korean History and the Uniqueness of Korean Culture,” filled BISCO...

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026
‘Maps of Joseon Korea’ KCCoC Museum Special Exhibition

‘Maps of Joseon Korea’ KCCoC Museum Special Exhibition

‘조선의 지도’ 문화원 박물관 특별전   During the late Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), cartography and the production of maps in general became widespread in Korea. Many presentation formats were created at that time, including those found in this exhibition: screens, rubbings, sheet maps, and atlases in various sizes.   The exhibition presents 12 Joseon Dynasty maps...

March 1, 2026April 2, 2026
BISCO Performing Arts Series Selected Production “Chunhyang”

BISCO Performing Arts Series Selected Production “Chunhyang”

Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago Korean Traditional Music Concert <The Story of Chunhyang: 음악으로 듣는 춘향> This performance reinterprets key scenes from <Chunhyangjeon> through Korean traditional music, offering audiences an opportunity to experience the timeless and emotionally rich story of Chunhyang. 시카고한인문화원 비스코 퍼포밍 아트 시리즈의 그 두번째 공연은 시카고 한국전통 예술원의 공연으로 열린다....

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026