Gwanak-gu Creates Cultural Spaces for Youth

‘Gwanak Youth Culture Zone Operation Project’ Call for Applications

Signing agreements with private cultural space operators to provide cultural and artistic programs for youth

Applications accepted from April 10 to 24, recruiting a total of 15 locations with support up to 2 million KRW per space

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) is recruiting private cultural space operators to collaborate on the ‘Youth Culture Zone Operation Project’ to create cultural hub spaces for young people.

Since 2020, the ‘Gwanak Youth Culture Zone Operation Project’ has been a public-private partnership that provides private cultural spaces as venues for youth cultural and artistic activities, while offering financial support to space operators to activate youth cultural and artistic engagement. This year, the district plans to provide up to 2 million KRW in support per space for 15 private cultural spaces.

Young people participating in the 'Handmade Class' at the youth culture zone 'Luvi Studio'

Applicants must be registered organizations located in Gwanak-gu as of the announcement date, April 6, possessing a space of at least 33㎡ that can accommodate at least five people. They must be able to operate regular programs such as lifestyle classes or performances for youth at least twice a month, totaling eight or more sessions from July to September. However, organizations receiving project funds from other institutions, pursuing profit, solely socializing, or having political or religious affiliations are excluded.

The district will evaluate applicants based on project understanding, accessibility, and eligibility, announce results in June, and after signing agreements with operators, officially launch the ‘Youth Culture Zone’ from July.

The application period is from April 10 to 24. Interested organizations should check the announcement posted on the Gwanak-gu Office website’s news section and submit the required documents via email or in person to the Youth Policy Division of Gwanak-gu Office.

A district official stated, “Through the ‘Youth Culture Zone Operation Project,’ we hope young people can fulfill their cultural and artistic needs and foster a youth cultural and artistic network. We will continue to implement various support projects for youth, including creating cultural and artistic spaces through public-private cooperation.”

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