"From Signboards to Murals" Bukgu Gwangju Recruiting Participants for Artterior Program

Store Improvements for Leased Small Businesses
Selected Through Expert Review of Business History and Sales

Bukgu District in Gwangju is joining forces with local artists to improve the business environment for small business owners who are struggling with high inflation. The district aims to inject vitality and enhance the competitiveness of neighborhood shops by incorporating the unique designs of artists into local commercial areas.

According to Bukgu District on May 18, applications are being accepted until May 22 for the "Small Business Artterior (Art+Interior) Support Program," which aims to strengthen the competitiveness of small business owners.

Gwangju Buk-gu Office building exterior.

The core of this program is to provide interior and exterior improvement services for small business stores by utilizing the distinctive design sensibilities of local artists. After matching each store one-on-one with an artist based on the store’s characteristics and the artist’s area of expertise, customized facility upgrades are carried out, including signage, awnings, wall painting, window sheets, wall decor, and window display design.

The program will support 20 small business owners who are currently operating leased shops in Bukgu District, with up to 2 million won provided to each selected business. If an individual operates multiple businesses, only one location may apply.

Bukgu District will review applications submitted within the period, comprehensively evaluating criteria such as business history, sales, floor area, and number of employees. Final recipients will be chosen next month following an on-site expert inspection. Businesses that have completed small business owner training programs promoted by Bukgu or those previously selected as "Bukgu Store of the Month" will receive preferential consideration during the selection process.

Small business owners wishing to participate can refer to the announcement posted on the Bukgu District Office website and submit the required documents to the Bukgu Small Business Support Division or the Small Business Information Center.

A Bukgu District official commented, "We hope this program will revitalize small business owners who are struggling due to high prices and sluggish consumption," adding, "We will continue to actively pursue practical support measures to ensure that local commercial districts can build distinctive competitiveness going forward."

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