Create, and Sell Your Own Art work in Gangjin, Korea

Create your own artwork in Gangjin and experience the whole process from exhibition to sales in the Artist Stay Project.

You can discover unexpected inspiration and ideas by talking to people. Your time here is not just a break; it’s a chance to step back from your busy life and recharge your creativity and senses. Experience a special moment in Gangjin, where warm breezes and relaxing scenery come together, and start your new artwork.

Experience a new art activity where different cultures and regions grow together.
Art doesn’t just stop at making a piece. It gains deeper meaning when you interact with local people, understand their lives, stories, and culture, and blend local resources and unique features into your artwork. You can reinterpret traditional materials like whiskey glasses made from ceramics in new ways, create goods inspired by Gangjin’s nature, and use local ingredients like farm produce to tell a story through your work.It’s a process that goes beyond simple creation, building new brands and content that connect the community, art, and stories.The experiences you gain here can expand your creative world and help you create meaningful work and brands filled with your own colors and philosophy.

Experience your creation going beyond just making art to exhibition and sales.
Many artists are familiar with making artwork, but presenting and selling it can be challenging. This project offers you the chance to not only create pieces but also plan your own exhibition and sell your work. You can showcase your art in a shop space in Gangjin and see people’s real reactions.Enjoy the joy of creation and witness the process of your artwork connecting with the world, providing a chance for you to grow as an artist.

Meet various artists and experience the moments when your inspirations blend together.
Good artwork often flourishes more through encounters with others than through solitary contemplation. In this project, you can naturally connect with creators from various fields such as craftspeople, musicians, designers, writers, and farmers.You will have the opportunity to share ideas and collaborate in a shared space designed for creativity.Use the diverse resources from Gangjin like ceramics, tea, flowers, and produce as materials to create new works you haven’t tried before.Meeting and experiencing life in Gangjin can help you move beyond familiar creative boundaries into a broader artistic world.Discover your own new creative possibilities where people, the region, and art meet.

In the relaxed pace of Gangjin, focus solely on yourself and immerse yourself in creativity.
City life is always busy and fast-paced. It’s easy to forget the time to create when you’re busy with tasks. But great works of art sometimes come from pausing, looking around, and focusing on yourself.The calm scenery and relaxed life of Gangjin provide a great environment for focusing on your art.Experience a special time in Gangjin, where warm winds and beautiful landscapes pave the way for new artwork.

■ Project Activities

This is an Artist Stay program where you can plan and create your own work in Gangjin, and even experience exhibition and sales. Participants will design and complete a creation project based on their interests and talents. You can freely challenge yourself in your own creative activities, whether it be art, crafts, product design, illustration, photography, or lifestyle branding. The completed works will be displayed and sold at a youth editing shop in Gangjin, allowing you to experience how people respond to your work directly. Telling your story through your own creations in Gangjin is a special experience that reveals new possibilities and depths in your creative activities.

■ Main Activities

1. Planning and Creating Your Own Work:
Participants plan and create their works based on their interests and strengths. You can freely create your own art pieces, crafts, or goods.

2. Researching and Utilizing Local Resources:
You will utilize the various local resources of Gangjin, such as its nature, culture, people, agricultural products, blue porcelain, and tea culture, and incorporate the unique stories of the region into your work to develop new creative ideas.

3. Exchange with Local Creators and Artists: 
You will interact with various people working in the area such as potters, designers, craftsmen, farmers, and cultural planners. You can share your working methods and collaborate to gain new inspiration.

4. Utilizing Creative and Shared Spaces:
During the project, you will have free access to a workspace and shared spaces. You will have the chance to create works, hold meetings, network, and participate in creative gatherings, connecting with various people.

5. Exhibiting, Selling, and Branding Your Work: 
The completed works can be exhibited and sold at a shop in Gangjin. You will experience the actual sales process, such as setting prices, product composition, exhibition design, and customer interaction. You can go beyond simple creative activities and experience how to develop your work into a brand.

■ Additional Information

• This project is a creation project where you create your own work based on your interests.
• Participants from diverse fields such as art, crafts, design, photography, and content creation can join, and you do not need any related major or experience to apply.
• You can use shared workspaces and exhibition spaces during the project period, and space usage will be coordinated with local staff.
• Gangjin is a region rich in cultural resources such as blue porcelain, tea culture, and agricultural products. It is recommended to incorporate local stories and people into your works.

Details of support

■ Project Activities

• Systematic orientation
• Reliable project manager
• 24-hour support! You can get immediate help at any time with our 24-hour emergency contact system.
• We provide tips for living in Ganjeong that will help you.

■ Certificates and Recommendations

• Issuance of a certificate of completion for activities at the agency.
  
  

Exclusions

• Round-trip transportation
• Other local living expenses (meals, transportation, etc.)
• Train station/airport pickup costs
• Personal traveler insurance

* Please book your transportation after confirming your participation in the project and receiving the final schedule.

This place is a community that connects people, resources, and spaces in the Gangjin area, helping young people learn and grow together. Through various projects like youth village initiatives, running youth edit shops, local festivals, community management, and starting business support, we create new flows and energy within the community. In this process, local residents, young people, and entrepreneurs naturally meet and connect, sharing each other's ideas and everyday experiences. Within this, they cheer for each other's challenges, building relationships that grow together. This place is not just a simple space for those wanting to start a new life and change in Gangjin; it is a strong partner and guide where they can think about life directions and find their way together.

We connect you with shared accommodations or guesthouses so you can stay comfortably during the project period.It has basic facilities you need for daily life, making your stay convenient.

*The actual appearance of local guesthouses and shared accommodations may differ from the images.

Location: Gangjin

Gangjin is a place where beautiful nature and various cultures come together. You can escape the busy city and live in a relaxed atmosphere. Here, you can naturally interact with locals and experience the deep culture of the area.It is also known for its rich traditions in blue porcelain and tea, with many cultural art spaces and beautiful natural scenery where you can enjoy cultural experiences in daily life.

1. Gangjinman Ecological Park
This is a tourist spot famous for its wide reed fields and beautiful wetland scenery. You can enjoy the changing landscapes of nature according to the seasons and take leisurely walks on the paths, spending time in nature. The red sunset at dusk especially leaves a lasting impression and memories for visitors.

2. Goryeo Celadon Museum

The Goryeo Celadon Museum is a space where you can explore the history and making process of Goryeo celadon from a thousand years ago. Through various exhibitions and experience programs, you can appreciate the beauty of traditional crafts and naturally understand the meaning of the artisan spirit behind the work. The exhibited materials and artifacts allow for a deeper appreciation of the excellence and artistic value of Goryeo celadon.

3. Baegun-dong Garden

This beautiful garden represents traditional garden culture, with valleys, forests, and ponds harmoniously combined. You can quietly walk and feel nature up close, experiencing a sense of peace that is hard to find in a busy city. It is a healing space where you can relax your tired body and mind.

You can start this project on any day you want.

The minimum participation period is 4 weeks.

Target audience and qualifications: You should be interested in creative activities such as art, crafts, design, or photography.

• You should want to create your own work or brand.
• You should want to gain inspiration and focus on creative activities in a new environment.
• You should want to experience exhibiting and selling your work.
• You should be interested in making work using local culture and resources.

* You can check the procedures after applying on the website in My Page.

* Please book your transportation after the project participation is confirmed and you receive your final schedule.

1. Refunds are not allowed for personal reasons after the project is confirmed.

2. Participants are considered to have agreed to the refund policy when they apply for the project.

3. This project has a strict refund policy. If you cancel before the project confirmation, you will receive a 100% refund of the project fee.

4. The project schedule and content may change due to local conditions (like traffic or weather) and may also be reduced in unavoidable situations.

5. This project is run by a partner organization, so the local organization is responsible for the actual operations.

6. Please book transportation after you receive the final confirmation for your project participation. We will provide individual details after confirmation.