Development of creative art areas in Ratchaburi Province Development of creative art areas in Ratchaburi Province

Abstract

This study aimed to 1) survey and study creative arts in communities in Ratchaburi Province; 2) propose policies for creative development in Ratchaburi Province; and 3) propose guidelines for promoting creative art spaces as art museums. This qualitative research utilized in-depth interviews with 20 key informants.

          The results revealed: 1) Survey and study creative arts in communities in Ratchaburi Province. The survey revealed that creative arts in communities in Ratchaburi Province are diverse and clearly reflect local identity. They can be categorized into four main areas: 1. Handicrafts; 2. Performing arts and folk music; 3. Contemporary art and creative design; and 4. Arts connected to local lifestyles and traditions. 2) Proposing policies for creative development in Ratchaburi Province. The results indicated that policies and processes for creative development in Ratchaburi Province should focus on enhancing local identity alongside sustainable creative economy development. These policies emphasize the conservation of local wisdom, promote community participation, and support the application of local arts into contemporary works. Through collaboration between the public, private, and community sectors, and 3) Propose guidelines for promoting creative art spaces as art museums. It was found that the approach to promoting creative art spaces as art museums involves four key steps: 1. Site survey and selection, 2. Museum concept planning and design, 3. Space development and establishment, building renovation, collection, and conservation of art pieces, and 4. Continuous management and public relations. This process will help elevate creative art spaces into sustainable cultural learning and tourism destinations.