Yangju City to Host 'Open Studio' for Citizens and Artists Together

To Be Held at Yangju City Art Creation Studio on October 24 and 25

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province will host the 'Open Studio' event at the Yangju City Art Creation Studio on October 24 and 25, offering citizens the opportunity to directly experience artists' creative spaces.

Yangju City, 'Open Studio' Poster with Citizens and Artists Together. Provided by Yangju City

This event opens artists' studios to the public, sharing the creative process and providing a venue for direct communication between artists and citizens.

The concurrent special exhibition, 'In Long-Term Residence,' will run from October 14 to 25, featuring more than 30 works in various genres such as painting, installation, and video, collaboratively presented by 10 resident artists.

On October 24, the Open Studio program will allow visitors to tour the artists' studios and engage in conversations with the artists.

Notably, this year introduces the new critique circulation program, 'Critic Circuit,' where four art critics and cultural arts experts will each hold in-depth, 20-minute one-on-one discussions with five resident artists.

The general public is also welcome to observe, allowing them to experience both the creative process and the critiques as they happen.

On October 25, there will be participatory art experience programs designed for families to enjoy together.

The programs include: ▲Performance Art Experience (Kim Dohee × Kim Minji) ▲Outdoor Painting Experience (Park Kyungjong × Seo Inhye) ▲Landscape Drawing (Choi Hyungjun) ▲Creative Play-Based Painting Experience (Beom Jinyong × Hong Suhyeon) ▲Drawing Experience with the Theme of the Sky (Shin Yongjae × Jeon Gabin), offering opportunities to experience art through movement and the senses.

Lee Gyeyoung, Director of the Yangju City Art Museum, stated, "The Yangju City Art Creation Studio Open Studio is not just a visit for the audience, but a place for them to engage as partners in art alongside the artists. It will be a special time for citizens to feel art up close in their daily lives and to experience the creative process together."

In addition, artist interview videos will be screened, and related programs will be held at nearby cultural venues such as Ghana Atelier and the 777 Life Culture Center, providing a variety of cultural and artistic events throughout the weekend.

The exhibition is open free of charge from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.; closed on Sundays and Mondays). For more information, please contact the Yangju City Art Creation Studio.

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