Design Residencies in Taiwan

AIR in Tainan

Tainan, Taiwan

The AIR in Tainan program offers various residency opportunities across multiple locations in Tainan City, Taiwan, including Soulangh Cultural Park and Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center. These residencies provide international artists with a vibrant community and an environment rich in history and culture. The program supports artists from various disciplines, including visual art, installation, craft, design, and performance, by providing free accommodation, studio space, and a monthly living subsidy. Artists are encouraged to engage with the local community and draw inspiration from Tainan’s unique cultural and historical context. The program promotes artistic exchange and offers administrative support, making it a valuable experience for emerging and established artists alike.

Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center Artists-in-Residence

Tainan City, Taiwan

Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center is located in the Madou district, on the northern outskirts of Tainan City. Madou is a tranquil and leisurely small town with a laid-back lifestyle, located approximately 50 minutes drive from downtown Tainan. The cultural center as the factory and headquarter of the Japanese Meiji Sugar Manufacturing Corporation, Tsung-Yeh began operation in January 1912. The four existing buildings have been declared by Tainan City Government as monuments for preservation, including the Red-Brick Office, the Guest House, the Red Brick Craft Hall, and the Factory Manager's Dormitory. , the Red Brick Office and the Red Brick Craft Hall are provided as two exhibition halls for the resident artists to create and exhibit their works.