Busan Socially Engaged Arts Convention 2024: Explore Art, Culture, and Social Impact
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Busan Socially Engaged Arts Convention 2024: Explore Art, Culture, and Social Impact

Socially Engaged Arts Convention: A Fusion of Creativity and Social Impact

Date: September 28th – 29th, 2024

The 2024 Socially Engaged Arts Convention promises a dynamic blend of creativity and social consciousness, merging the "Busan Lifestyle Culture Festival" and the "Busan Culture and Arts Education Festival." This exciting event provides a platform for lifestyle culture clubs, arts education groups, and the wider community to engage with socially conscious art through performances, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. Prepare to be inspired as participants share social values and foster connections through the power of art.

Three Dimensions of Engagement:

The convention unfolds across three core program areas:

1. Art that Dreams of Change (Performance Program):

This vibrant program showcases a diverse range of performances, including:

  • Performances by Busan’s vibrant lifestyle culture clubs.
  • Performances from the "Lifestyle Culture Community Cultural Support" project (featuring guitar and other instruments).
  • Presentations by participants in arts education programs.
  • Collaborative performances promoting intergenerational harmony, celebrating senior citizens, and fostering inclusion for individuals with and without disabilities.
  • A culminating presentation of the "Grew-Up" workshop, showcasing the talents of disabled artists.

2. Connecting with Region and Art (Experiential Program):

Immerse yourself in hands-on experiences that bridge art and community:

  • Interactive workshops led by lifestyle culture clubs, covering diverse areas such as handicrafts, musical instruments, and lifestyle practices.
  • Engaging participatory education programs facilitated by cultural arts education groups.
  • Collaborative art group experiences.
  • Programs connecting participants with experienced cultural arts educators.

3. Future Drawn by Art (Exhibition Program):

Explore thought-provoking exhibitions that address critical social themes:

  • "Climate Crisis Carbon Neutrality with Beachcombing Art Exhibition": An exhibition exploring environmental awareness through art created from beachcombed materials.
  • "Connecting Stories, Drawing Words": A participatory art education exhibition.
  • An exhibition showcasing the powerful works of disabled artists from Ongru, Dugu resident artists, and other creative spaces dedicated to supporting disabled artists.
  • Selected works from the "Busan Socially Engaged Art Value Spreading Campaign Contest."

Event Details:

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