Asia Culture Center

The Asia Culture Center, also referred to as ACC, is located in Gwangju, South Korea. It was opened in November 2015 after more than 10 years of planning and development. The opening was attended by 700 people, including South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn. It consists of five main buildings: the ACC Culture Exchange; the ACC Children; the ACC Archive & Research; the ACC Creation; and the ACC Theater. The center is a member of South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST). The Center was established for the advancement of understanding and cooperation between different Asian countries. The Asia Culture Center serves as a hub promoting Asian culture, as well as a space to research and exchange cultural communication. This mission is completed through programs including exhibitions, performances, education, and other events. The Center includes extensive archives within its Asia Culture Research Institute located within the complex. The ACC also hosts festivals each Spring and Fall. Artists from different countries are invited each year to participate in the ACC Creators Residence. This experimental platform focuses on combining art with technology, and showcases the future of Asian art. The November 2024 ACC Creators Residence featured a dozen artists from eight countries including Korea, Japan, and China. The selection of Gwangju as the location for the Asi

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