Ulsan Culture & Arts Center

Ulsan Culture & Arts Center
Korean name
Hangul
울산문화예술회관
Hanja
Revised RomanizationUlsan Munhwa Yesul Hoegwan
McCune–ReischauerUlsan Munhwa Yesul Hoekwan
Map
LocationDal-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea
Coordinates35°32′35″N 129°19′38″E / 35.54292°N 129.32730°E / 35.54292; 129.32730
Built1990–1995
Opened5 October 1995 (1995-10-05)
Former names
Jonghap Munhwa Yesul Hoekwan (종합문화예술회관; 1995–1997)
Theatre seating
472–1,484
Enclosed space
 • Total space14,567 square metres (156,800 sq ft)
Website
ucac.ulsan.go.kr

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]

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c 문화예술 요람된 울산문화예술회관 [Cradle of Art and Culture: Ulsan Culture and Arts Center]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 4 October 2005. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  2. ^ a b c 시설안내 [Facility Information]. Ulsan Culture Art Center (in Korean). n.d. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b 울산시립예술단 연습동 준공식 [Ulsan City Art Troupe Practice for Ceremony]. Newsis (in Korean). 15 April 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2013.


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