The value and meaning of a Cultural street of Sangsaeng-hyung as local spatial content: Qualitative research applying the perspective of artists in Sejong City

Recently, our everyday spaces, such as streets and villages, are being transformed into spatial content of various colors. Sejong City also carried out work to fill everyday spaces with art through a cultural practice called ‘Cultural Street of Sangsaeng-hyung’ in 2020. This study was conducted to examine the value and meaning of the Cultural street of Sangsaeng-hyung as regional spatial content through the perspective of Sejong City artists. This study applied qualitative research methodology, and artists who participated in this project were selected as research participants. As a result of the study, the value and meaning of the Cultural street of Sangsaeng -hyung as perceived by artists could be divided into micro and macro perspectives. The value and meaning from a micro perspective is that it provides opportunities for local artists to work and expands the possibility of forming a network of artists. The value and meaning from a macro perspective is that it sought to revitalize vacant commercial areas and expand the possibility of daily enjoyment of art. Based on the results of this study, this study concluded that the need for an efficient culture and arts policy through the implementation of a roadmap along with the implementation of a virtuous cycle system of governance to establish a foundation for culture and arts was presented. The conduct of this research was able to derive implications from a policy perspective, and academic implications could be expected depending on the research method. Lastly, we would like to leave the limitations of the research method for follow-up research.