Ulsan Culture & Arts Center
Ulsan Culture & Arts Center is an arts center located in Dal-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea. Construction of the building began in 1990 and the center opened on 5 October 1995.[1] It was previously named the Jonghap Culture & Arts Center (Korean: 종합문화예술회관) but was renamed in 1997. It is the site of the annual Cheoyong Culture Festival, which accompanies the Ulsan World Music Festival and the Asia Pacific Music Meeting.[1]
| Ulsan Culture & Arts Center | |
|---|---|
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 울산문화예술회관 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Ulsan Munhwa Yesul Hoegwan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ulsan Munhwa Yesul Hoekwan |
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| Location | Dal-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 35.54292°N 129.32730°E |
| Built | 1990–1995 |
| Opened | 5 October 1995 |
Former names | Jonghap Munhwa Yesul Hoekwan (종합문화예술회관; 1995–1997) |
Theatre seating | 472–1,484 |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 14,567 square metres (156,800 sq ft) |
| Website | |
| ucac | |
Facilities
The center has 3 above-ground floors, and 2 basement floors with a total of 14,567 square metres (156,800 square feet) of floor space.[1]
Large theatre
The grand theatre has a capacity of 1,484 people. There is an orchestra pit and a revolving stage that can be raised or lowered. It is used for many types of performances, including opera, ballet, musicals and general theatre.[2]
Small theatre
The small theatre has 472 seats and is used for chamber music performances and theater and dance performances that require only a small, open space.[2]
Outdoor theatre
There is an outdoor theatre that can seat up to 650 people and is used for traditional art performances and general musical performances.[3]
Exhibition hall
Four exhibition halls are used to display paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, photography, crafts, and other exhibits.[2]
Other facilities
There is a crèche for audiences with children, a cafeteria, rehearsal halls and rooms, and an information kiosk to assist with visitor questions. Parking is available on site.[3]
References
- 문화예술 요람된 울산문화예술회관 [Cradle of Art and Culture: Ulsan Culture and Arts Center]. Yonhap News (in Korean). 4 October 2005. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- 시설안내 [Facility Information]. Ulsan Culture Art Center (in Korean). n.d. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- 울산시립예술단 연습동 준공식 [Ulsan City Art Troupe Practice for Ceremony]. Newsis (in Korean). 15 April 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Official site of the Cheoyong Culture Festival, Ulsan World Music Festival and Asia Pacific Music Meeting