With the power of art and participation of residents
Revitalized Seohak-dong Art Village
Seohak-dong Art Village was filled with those who studied, including teachers and students to the extent that it was called ‘Teacher Village’ in the past.
Seohak-dong Art Village, which was simple and dignified, gradually degraded along with the decline of the old downtown area.
Then in 2010, a couple doing music and writing settled down in Seohak-dong Art Village. From then, the drive for change burgeoned.
Since then, artists, including painters, embroidery masters, and photographers moved in and the art gallery was built. Moreover, the village was selected for an Urban Renovation New Deal Project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2017. Seohak-dong Art Village has been renovated with the participation of residents and the power of art.
- Around Seohak 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju GO
A Cultural Village Where Residents and Art Become Daily Life
Seohak-dong Art Village is a lifestyle-oriented cultural village where the daily lives of residents and artists serve as the primary content, rather than focusing on large-scale festivals. The Saturday Cultural Market, involving local artisans and residents, is held regularly, offering handcrafted works and lifestyle items at reasonable prices. It has become a space frequented not only by tourists but also by local neighbors. Workshops and small exhibition spaces tucked away in the alleys turn the entire village into an open gallery. Seohak-dong is an art village centered on "staying" and "interaction" rather than mere visiting and consumption.
I Am Also an Artist: Resident-led Creative Activities
A key feature of Seohak-dong Art Village is that residents, not just professional artists, become the subjects of creation. Local workshops constantly offer various creative experiences such as pottery, embroidery, and crafts. Some residents continue their creative pursuits to produce and even sell their own works. In this process, art expands from a "special talent" into an everyday activity anyone can join. Seohak-dong is a space that goes beyond "viewing art" to realize "art created together."
Exhibitions and Art Found in the Alleys
Centering around the Seohak-dong Photo Museum, various curated and solo exhibitions take place year-round. Rather than being concentrated in a specific season, exhibitions are operated so that art can be naturally encountered in daily life. Small-scale displays and sculptural elements are added to alleys and streets, allowing visitors to enjoy art as if taking a stroll. The exhibitions in Seohak-dong focus on accumulating space, people, and time rather than hosting grand events. This serves as the foundation for Seohak-dong Art Village to establish itself as a sustainable cultural village.
Major facilities in Seohak-dong Art Village
