Camping and Art in the Forest... Gwangyang's Sarasil Art Camping a Success

Around 400 residents take part... Enjoy autumn camping amid art and nature

The "2026 Sarasil Art Camping: Art & Play in the Forest," organized by Gwangyang City Sarasil Art Village, wrapped up successfully with around 400 residents taking part.

Sarasil Art Village said that families from the city took part in the event, held on October 31 with support from Gwangyang City, and enjoyed camping alongside culture and the arts.

“2026 Sarasil Art Camping: Art & Play in the Forest,” organized by Sarasil Art Village, brought together around 400 residents to enjoy camping and arts and culture. Photo provided by Gwangyang City.

Participants set up their own tents and took part in a range of hands-on activities, including making keycap keychains, mini camping bag keychains, protective doorbells, LED candle holders, and Christmas honeycomb candles. Recreation, busking performances, a cotton candy performance, campfire gatherings, and a movie screening added to the fun of the autumn evening.

The "Illustrated General Store" booth, which featured a stronger artistic focus this year, proved especially popular. Participants chose items they wanted, drew on them, and took home the finished pieces, attracting considerable interest.

Newly created spaces for visitors of different ages also received a warm response, including a sand playground, an Indian-style tent for drawing, an outdoor library in the forest, and tarot readings.

Yang Gyeongsun, head of the Culture and Arts Division at Gwangyang City, who attended the event, said, "It was memorable to see residents enjoying themselves under the clear autumn sky. We will continue working to help residents enjoy culture and the arts in their daily lives and feel proud of their community."

Jo Juhyeon, head of Sarasil Art Village, said, "With each edition, Art Camping is establishing itself as a signature program that draws attention from both within and outside the region. This year, we put considerable effort into the planning to reflect the village's artistic identity and give participants the opportunity to express their artistic sensibilities and creativity freely."

Meanwhile, Sarasil Art Village runs a variety of culture and arts education programs throughout the year, including Art Camping. Through initiatives that draw on the region's cultural heritage and assets, it is establishing itself as a leading cultural and arts venue in Gwangyang.

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