Q방법을 활용한 문화예술현장 개념에 대한 인식 분석 - 지역의 문화재단 종사자와 예술가를 중심으로 -

This study began with the perception on what the field of culture and arts is. At first thought, the word “field” reminds of a specific place or situation, but it reflects a subjective world of the person who uses it. That much, it is a polysemantic concept, so there can be communication-related conflicts or arguments if the meaning is interpreted differently. A few conditions that can infer the characteristics of this word were discovered while considering its concept, which are ① place and situation, ② identity and consciousness, ③ sign (that reflects reality). Based on the conditions above, the investigator identified the types and characteristics of the perception that the participants of the field of culture and arts have by using Q method. With a total of 30 statements and 37 P-samples, the types of perception were categorized into four, and the difference in perception on the field of culture and arts by type was analyzed. The drawn result was the sign that represents specific activities, aggregation of the will for action among the participants, and reality of the profession, revealing that there were common and different parts of perception on the field depending on the role of the participants. Many say that what matters is the field, but in fact, few studies have investigated its inner side. Hopefully, this study will contribute to creating opportunities to ask lots of questions regarding the field and participate in it.