MANSE | Korean Art & Culture Gathering

MANSE 2026: Full Bloom is the main gathering of MANSE 2026, a Korean art & culture series shaped around Korean Liberation Day.

On August 15, MANSE gathers at Culture Lab LIC for an evening of performance, music, marketplace, food & drinks, participatory programs, and Korean visual archive.

The event brings together Korean and Korean-diaspora creatives, local communities, artists, makers, performers, vendors, cultural partners, families, elders, friends, and neighbors.

MANSE asks what we want to carry forward, what we want to plant for the future, and how culture can continue through gathering.

What to Expect

Guests can expect an evening of Korean art, food, sound, memory, and community, including:

● Live performances and DJ sets

● Curated marketplace

● Food & drink offerings

● Participatory programs and activations

● Korean photo and moving image archive

● Community gathering moments

● Opportunities to meet Korean and Korean-diaspora creatives in New York

Full performers, vendors, partners, sponsors, and program details will be announced soon.

Admission & Age Policy

MANSE 2026: Full Bloom is open to all ages.

Alcoholic beverages will be available only to guests 21+ with valid ID. Guests under 21 are welcome to attend but will not be permitted to purchase or consume alcohol.

What to Bring

Please bring your ticket confirmation, a valid ID, and a form of payment for food, drinks, marketplace vendors, and bar purchases.

We encourage guests to come with openness, curiosity, and respect for the artists, performers, vendors, staff, elders, families, and community members sharing the space.

Reserve Your Spot

Tickets are limited and advance reservation is strongly encouraged.

Early Bloom tickets will be available through July 18. After that, General Admission will begin.

A limited number of Heritage 60+ Tickets will be available for guests ages 60+.

Community giveaway tickets will be released later through MANSE’s Instagram when the full August 15 lineup and program are announced.

Follow @shoutoutmanse for updates.

Photo & Video / Media Notice

Photo and video documentation may take place during the event for archival, promotional, and press purposes.

By attending, guests acknowledge that they may appear in event photography or video. Guests who prefer not to be photographed or filmed can let the check-in team know upon arrival.

Credits

Co-produced with Culture Lab LIC

Presented by gong & Eight Times (8X)

In partnership with Korea Art Forum

Executive Director / Program Curator: Xung Sunghyun Jang

Exhibition Director: Hyuk Kwon

Exhibition Curator: Anajoara Eom

Social / Contact

Instagram: @shoutoutmanse / @gong_g0ng_gong / @eighttimes.nyc

Contact: collectivegong@gmail.com