Opening of Dongjak-gu's First Public Culture and Arts Performance Venue, 'Sangdo Eoulmadang Art Hall'

Providing Residents with Diverse Cultural Leisure Opportunities and Expecting a Space for Artists to Express Passion and Talent

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) has opened the first public art performance venue of the ‘One Neighborhood, One Art Performance Venue Project,’ the ‘Sangdo Eoul Madang Art Hall (180 Seongdae-ro).’

To celebrate this, the district held an opening ceremony on the 24th.

Since the 8th term of the elected government, the district has focused on creating art performance venues in each neighborhood to expand cultural infrastructure in response to the rapidly increasing demand for culture and arts among residents and to support local artists’ activities. The opening of Sangdo Eoul Madang Art Hall marks the first achievement of this effort.

The basement level 1 of Sangdo Eoul Madang, which has been used as an urban regeneration anchor facility since 2019, was remodeled into a multipurpose space that can be used for small-scale performances, rehearsals, events, and meetings.

The performance hall spans approximately 211 square meters (64 pyeong) and can flexibly accommodate up to about 60 seats depending on the scale of performances and events. Essential facilities for performances, including a waiting room for performers, sound and lighting equipment, and a projector, have also been newly installed.

It is expected to provide opportunities for all residents to experience diverse cultures in their daily lives and to become a space where cultural artists can freely express their passion and capabilities.

The name ‘Sangdo Eoul Madang Art Hall’ was also finalized through an idea contest reflecting the wishes of the residents.

The Sangdo Eoul Madang performance hall will not only be available for cultural and artistic performances, exhibitions, and rehearsal space rentals but will also be freely open as a community space to foster local cultural communities, expanding into a living cultural space.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, “I hope Sangdo Eoul Madang Art Hall will establish itself as a hub space that blossoms local culture and arts,” adding, “We will continue to strive to create cultural and artistic performance venues in each neighborhood so that all residents can enjoy high-quality culture and arts.”

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