In 2004, the foundation established an annual competition that is open to all artists of Korean ancestry living in the United States. AHL awards four monetary prizes each year and has been mounting bi-annual exhibitions to display the winning works. Since 2008, AHL has advanced
to an annual exhibition, and this year, 2009, AHL has expanded its awards to honor six artists,
thus broadening their scope of diversity and opportunity.
The group show of 2009 finalists was opened at Gana Art NY last month.
The finalists of 2010 competition will have a great opportunity of a group exhibition in Chelsea, New York City.