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Gwanghwamun International Art Festival 광화문국제아트페스티벌

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81-3, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Gwanghwamun International Art Festival is designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the arts and culture. In addition to the art exhibitions, visitors will also be able to enjoy various performances and try different kinds of arts and crafts such as ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and  more. The festival is also making a continuous effort to deliver more exciting programs and activities for the visitors' enjoyment.

Utilization information

・Finished : 20151103

・Homepage : www.sejongpac.or.kr
(Korean, English)

・Location : Exhibition Hall of Sejong Center, Gwanghwarang, Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Square

・Beginning : 20151021

・Location : [Subway]
1. Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 1, 7 or 8. Sejong Center is located just outside of the exit.
2. Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1. Walk straight for about 456m following the main road of Jongno-gu Office four-way street. When you reach the end of Sejong-daero four-way street near Gwanghwamun Station, cross the street and take a right. Walk for straight for about 261m Sejong Center will be on your left.
3. Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6. Stay on the right side of Sejong-daero four-way street (even when it curves to the right in front of Gwanghwamun) and walk for about 566m and the center will be on your right.

[Bus]
Get off at Sejong Center Bus Stop from any of the following buses.
-Blue bus: 103, 109, 150, 401, 402, 408, 606, 607, 700, 704, 706, 707
-Green bus: 1020, 1711, 7016, 7018, 7022, 7212
-Red bus: 1005-1, 1500, 5500-1, 550-2, 9000, 9401, 9703, 9710

For more details check the official website or call the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline for assistance with directions.

・Operating Hours : [GIAF: Part 1]
- Indoor event: Adults 8,000 won / Middle, High School Student 5,000 won
- Outdoor event: Free

[GIAF: Part 2]
- TBA

Introduction

The Gwanghwamun International Art Festival is designed to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the arts and culture. In addition to the art exhibitions, visitors will also be able to enjoy various performances and try different kinds of arts and crafts such as ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and  more. The festival is also making a continuous effort to deliver more exciting programs and activities for the visitors' enjoyment.

Programs

[GIAF: Part 1]

* Session 1: May 29 – June 02
- Exhibition Hall (1F)
- Main Gallery (B1F)

* Session 2: June 4 – 9
- Exhibition Hall (1F)
- Main Gallery (B1F)
- Gwanghwarang

* Session 3: June 11 – 16
- Exhibition Hall (1F)
- Main Gallery (B1F)

* Session 4: June 18 – 23
- Exhibition Hall (1F)
- Main Gallery (B1F)

* Movie screening: 4–6 times a day
- Main Gallery (B1F)

* Outdoor events: June 6–7
- Gwanghwamun Square

[GIAF: Part 2]

* June 25 – July 8
- Exhibition Hall (1F)

※ No exhibition on Tuesdays.
※ For more information, visit the official website.

Access

81-3, Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul


Traffic information

  • Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun (Sejong Center for the Performing Arts) (광화문(세종문화회관))- 137.5m
  • Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (경복궁(정부서울청사))- 465.3m
  • Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각)- 676.7m

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