Experience Island Life, Create Art on Wonsan Island, Korea

1. Step away from your repetitive daily routine and familiar workspace to discover new inspiration and creative possibilities on Wonsan Island.

Wonsan Island Artist Stayis a project that allows you to find new inspirations and expand your creative possibilities away from your usual surroundings.The blue sea, the island's natural landscapes, and the stories that have built up over time provide participants with fresh perspectives and motivation for creation. Participantsstay on Wonsan Island, interpreting the island's scenery and stories in their own artistic ways and turning them into artwork.Especially now, as Wonsan Island transforms from an isolated place to a connected one, it serves as a stage for new inspiration and challenges for creators.In the process of creating new landscapes through the meeting of art and the local community, participants will expand their own creative world and experience personal growth.

2. Consider the social value of art and experience growing with the community through public art and local projects.

Wonsan Island Artist Stay is a public art project where art and the community grow together beyond individual creative activities. Participants create artwork based on the island's nature, culture, and local stories, contributing to the island's new landscapes.The finished artworks are not just displayed in exhibition spaces; they are installed throughout the area, becoming vibrant pieces of art in the daily lives of residents and visitors.Through art, participants add new value to the space, communicate with the local community, and directly experience how their works contribute to the area's change and activation.

3. Experience a special opportunity where different artistic perspectives meet and expand each other’s creative worlds.

Wonsan Island Artist Stay is a special space where artists from different fields come together to share creativity and daily life, exchanging experiences and viewpoints. Participantsshare their work processes and creative philosophies, discovering new views and broadening their creative scope through each other’s experiences and ideas.In natural communication across fields and generations, they explore collaboration possibilities and gain positive motivation and encouragement from each other. These meetings can grow into a lasting network that becomes a valuable foundation for future art activities and projects.

■ Project Activities

This project expresses individual artistic values, the local area, and my inspirations through beauty while staying on Wonsan Island. Participants explore the local area to gain inspiration and gather various information to develop their creative projects. By researching and documenting the area, they reflect Wonsan's cultural features and stories in their works. They create personal projects, produce results, and exhibit their work, which helps them seek new directions for their work. Ultimately, this provides an opportunity to expand artistic abilities and broaden creative experiences.

■ Main Activities

1. Carrying out creative projects

Participants perform individual creative activities while staying on Wonsan Island. They establish their creative plans based on their fields and topics and proceed with making their works. During the artist stay, they focus on their creative activities to enhance the quality of their work.

2. Support for creative space and activities

We support the workspace and environment so participants can fully engage in their creative activities. They carry out necessary activities like planning, organizing materials, and production during the artist stay, which helps them develop their work.

3. Local exchange and networking activities

Through interaction with local residents and stakeholders, participants share the life and stories of Wonsan Island, expanding their creative materials and directions.

4. Support for creation and submission of works and contributions to the local area

Participants submit the works they created during the artist stay. This helps them gain experience in completing their creations while contributing to the local development through their works.

5. Sharing results and exhibition programs

The works made during the artist stay are introduced to the local area and visitors through exhibitions or public programs. This shares the creation results and spreads artistic value.

■ Additional Information

• This project is a creative process where participants develop their own works based on their interests.
• Participants from various fields like art, crafts, design, photography, and content creation can join, even without relevant majors or experience.
• We provide accommodation and workspace so participants can focus on their creative activities during the project.
• Shared spaces will be used with other participants, so please follow community living and facility rules during the project.
• Participants should prepare personal equipment and materials needed for creating their works.
• Participants should be careful in managing their personal belongings during the activity period.

Details of support

■ Project activities

• Systematic orientation
• A reliable project manager
• 24-hour support! You can get immediate help through a 24-hour emergency contact system.
• Tips for living on Wansan Island.
  
  

Exclusions

• Round-trip transportation
• Other living expenses in the area (meals, transportation, etc.)
• Costs for pickup from train station/airport
• Personal travel insurance

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

The Wonsan-do Artist Stay Project provides accommodation and workspace so artists can fully focus on their creation.Participants can stay in Wonsan-do for a set period, allowing them to keep creating in a stable environment while experiencing the culture, history, and stories of the city.Spending time in a new place, away from the familiar routine, broadens the creative horizon and adds an artistic perspective to their work.The experiences in Wonsan-do create a new turning point for their creative activities.

We are providing guidance to a space that was used as a guesthouse in the village so that you can closely interact with the locals during your stay.

If you have another place you want to stay, please inquire separately.

*The guesthouses and shared accommodations in the area may look different from the images.

Location: Wonsando

Wonsando is a place where the sea and the island's nature remain untouched, allowing you to fully feel a calm and relaxing atmosphere. Here, you can experience a new sense of life, away from daily routines, in the slow passage of time on the beach, mudflats, and along the island. It has become easier to reach Wonsando thanks to the underwater tunnel and Wonsan Anmyeondo Bridge, but the deep natural feel of the island is still a special charm of Wonsando. As you walk slowly around the island and face the sea, you will find time for your own creativity and immersion, lowering the pace of everyday life.

1. Wonsando Beach

Wonsando Beach features wide, clean white sands and beautiful sunsets over the West Sea, providing a perfect place for rest and inspiration with its open sea views and tranquil natural environment.

2. Wonsando Orobong

Wonsando Orobong is a great spot where you can enjoy beautiful sea views of the West Sea and the scenery of Wonsando with a short and easy hike. At the top, you can enjoy the wide view and see the Wonsando Beacon, a military communication facility from the Joseon Dynasty, combining nature and historical value.

3. Wonsan Warehouse Bakery

Wonsan Warehouse Bakery is a multi-cultural space that creatively reinterprets an existing warehouse. It stands out with its unique architecture and relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy a break in the spacious and open area, spending comfortable time among the beautiful scenery of Wonsando.

■ You can start this project on any day you like.

■ The minimum participation period is 4 weeks.

■ Target audience and requirements

• People interested in creative activities like art, crafts, design, and photography.
• People who want to find inspiration for creation in a new space.
• People who want to express the culture and stories of Wonsando in their works.
• People who want to capture the local landscape and its people.
• People who want to expand their creative possibilities through artistic challenges.
• People who want to develop their own projects.
• People who are interested in local revitalization and want to grow with the community.

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

* Please book your travel after you receive final confirmation of participation and schedule.

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

2. By applying for the project, participants are considered to agree to the refund policy.

3. This project has a strict refund policy. You will receive a 100% refund if you cancel before the project confirmation.

4. The project schedule and content may change due to local circumstances like transportation or weather, and they may be reduced in some cases.

5. This project is conducted by a partner organization. Therefore, the local organization is responsible for the actual operation of the project.

6. Please make your travel arrangements after you receive the final confirmation for the project. We will provide individual updates on the schedule after confirmation.