Improving Urban Aesthetics and Fostering Local Pride Through Art Activities with Citizens

Photos of Public Design Volunteer Group Activities [Image source=Jinju-si]

Photos of Public Design Volunteer Group Activities [Image source=Jinju-si]

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 13th that it will recruit 20 members for the "9th Jinju City Public Design Volunteer Group" (hereinafter referred to as the Volunteer Group) by June 10 to create a beautiful and pleasant urban landscape.


The Volunteer Group, led by a university professor, includes writers, design planners, and ordinary citizens who directly participate to select designs that harmonize well with the local characteristics and nature in areas with high public interest, and promote mural projects.


The Volunteer Group's activity period is from the end of June to the end of August, mainly during university students' vacation period. Applications can be submitted by mail, email, fax, or in person by June 10. For more details, please refer to the Jinju City Hall website (Notices/Announcements).


Since 2013, over 160 citizens have participated in the Volunteer Group over eight years, painting murals at 13 locations including Jinyangho Park, Jinju Bridge, Mangyeong-dong Intersection, and Jeongchon Industrial Complex ecological disturbance areas, transforming plain retaining walls into bright and lively beautiful spaces.



A city official said, "We hope that many citizens will participate in making Jinju a beautiful and livable city of culture and arts, communicating and empathizing with each other, and experiencing and enjoying art in their daily lives."


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