Hangul 울산문화예술회관 Built 1990–1995 Opened 5 October 1995 | Hanja 蔚山文化藝術會館 Phone +82 52-275-9623 | |
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Ulsan Culture & Arts Center is a convention center and theatre located in Dal-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea. Construction of the building began in 1990 and the center opened on 5 October 1995. It was previously named the Jonghap Culture & Arts Center (Hangul: 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.
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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.
Large theatre
The large 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.
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.
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.
Exhibition hall
The exhibition hall is used to display paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, photography, crafts, and other exhibits.
Other facilities
There is a children's play area, a cafeteria, practice rooms for musicians, and an information kiosk to assist with visitor questions. Parking is available on site.