Reporters: Dr. Jaray Suwannachart, Asst.Prof.Dr. Tachaya Sangkakool, Asst.Prof.Surawat Moogem, Tussawan Thong-on, Natrada Boonthad and Natpakal Poolperm
Evidence Date: July 28 – September 2, 2024
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Related Indicators: 11.2.3
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Lecturers Kaewsuda Butrpien and Ekphong Khongchang, together with students from the Visual Arts Program, Faculty of Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS), were invited by the Songkhla Heritage Foundation to participate in the Songkhla Art Festival “New Gen Connected Art Fest #2 – Living Together”, held from July 28 to September 2, 2024, in Songkhla Old Town.
The festival, themed “Living Together,” emphasized the use of art and culture as catalysts for urban and economic revitalization, highlighting Songkhla’s rich historical and cultural heritage – from its ancient trading streets to its multicultural community life. As part of the event, the RUTS Visual Arts team joined the Street Art Activity, held between August 16–19, 2024, creating a mural on the Sri Pho Thong shop wall along Ton Liu Alley, Nakhon Nok Road.
Their artwork transformed an ordinary urban wall into a public art piece, reflecting the spirit of coexistence, diversity, and creativity within Songkhla’s historic district. Through this initiative, the town itself became a living open-air museum, where residents, students, and visitors could freely access, experience, and interact with art outside the confines of traditional museums.
This collaboration demonstrated the power of art-based community engagement in strengthening local identity, enhancing urban aesthetics, and promoting Songkhla as a creative and accessible cultural city.
The “New Gen Connected Art Fest 2 – Living Together” project exemplifies the role of public art in promoting accessibility, education, and community engagement. By turning Songkhla’s streets into an open gallery, the Visual Arts Program, Faculty of Architecture, RUTS, together with the Songkhla Heritage Foundation, expanded public access to art and culture, supported urban beautification, and reinforced Songkhla’s vision as a Culture Smart City. This activity directly contributes to Public Access to Museums and Art and Heritage Contribution, showcasing how creative education can transform cities into living cultural museums.
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