The Gangjin Experience

Quick Note: The dates for the 2013 Gangjin Experience are  either  July 27  to August 04 or August 03-11, 2013.  We will post the definitive information here as soon as we receive positive word from Gangjin.  I am truly sorry for any confusion related to this matter.  Arrival is usually a day or two earlier and the tour will end  August 11 or August 18. 
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The above image is of just one of several buildings that form the Gangjin Celadon Complex.  This particular building is the museum that holds historic work and tells the story of Gangjin's celadon history.  In future posts, I'll introduce aspects of the Gangjin Celadon Complex in more detail.  But now I'd simply like you to view a slide show I produced earlier.  To view it you will have to download Quicktime and go to our web site.  When you do that, please remember that this is the up to date site on the 2013 experience.  Much of the information on the web site is out of date and I won't be able to change it anytime soon.  Its more difficult to edit and post on that website than this blog.  To view the slide show, download Quicktime and go to the Gangjin Slideshow.   The show will give you a little more insight on what to expect in Gangjin.  

Morning Earth Korea grew out of our pottery we call simply Morning Earth.  We have been during research into Korean ceramics for many years and began taking ceramic tours to Korea more than 15 years ago.  In the process we developed friendships with many of the country's leading ceramic artists.  We have always taken tours to Gangjin and often to their festival.  To separate our personal pottery and our interest in promoting Korean arts and culture we coined the term Morning Earth Korea.  Morning Earth Korea does many things to promote Korean arts and culture.  
Several years ago we developed a plan with the officials in Gangjin to provide an exhibit opportunity and series of workshops presented by significant Korean ceramic artists for international ceramic artists such as yourself and The Gangjin Experience with International Korean Ceramic Artists Tour was formed.  Since that time we have introduced more than 100 ceramic artists from about 25 countries to Gangjin and during the tour to some of the most interesting and finest ceramic artists in Korea.

Over the years several developments have taken place like invitations for members of our artist's group to exhibit in other areas of Korea and to study individually with some of the artists we meet.  You will hear more about those opportunities later.  But essentially that is what this is all about - an opportunity for you - at costs that are as reasonable as possible - to experience the heart of Korean ceramics.  We do this at no profit to ourselves simply to introduce you to the world that is Korean Ceramics.  We truly hope that you will be able to join us.  If you would like to apply, simply register and we will send you an official application form.  Fill it out and return it with some digital images of the work you would like to submit for the exhibit.  It is a adjudicated application but we hope that all who are truly interested will be able to have this experience.  

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Welcome       Registration      Itinerary

The Gangjin Experience       Testimonies

The Exhibit       Some Questions and Answers 

Registration

 Demonstrating Celadon Carving

Registration:

To register,  please provide:

1.  Your name

2. Name of your pottery if applicable.

3.  e-mail Address

4.  Mailing Address

5.  Phone Number

6.  Website if you have one

Your mailing address, phone number and web site are optional for registration. Your mailing address and phone number are required for final application.  Providing your web site is always optional and will have no bearing on your acceptance or rejection.  You will receive information on Korea if you include your address when you register with us. 

We will never sell or give your information to others beyond this project that includes our travel agent, when you book your tour, and Korean National Tourism, when we ask them to send you information on Korea, The City of Gangjin for exhibition and hotel booking purposes and us.

Registration: Link

Registering with us is not the same as applying for consideration to exhibit and attend the Gangjin International Ceramic Artist Exhibit, Workshop and International Korean Ceramics Tour.

We ask you to register because we need some idea how many artists are planning on applying for these events.  

We are relying on word of mouth and our e-mail network to get this information to international artists.   

If you register we urge you to follow this blog.  If you are an official follower, you will automatically receive notice when new information is posted.  This is the official spot for up to date information on the Gangjin Experience and International Ceramic Artist’s Tour.

If we can be of service or if you have questions, please contact us.

To register, click on the link above.  Depending on your computer an email page will pop up.  Simply provide the information requested.  Thanks. 

Next

Would you like to learn about these events another way?  Click onto these various links.

Welcome       Registration      Itinerary

The Gangjin Experience       Testimonies

The Exhibit       Some Questions and Answers