Interdisciplinary Residencies in Taiwan

Antrodia Energy Estate

No. 12, Taiwan

Name of Residency: Antrodia Energy Estate × Wellness Speakeasy該駐留計畫以材料為導向的藝術探索為核心，著重於創作過程以及蘊含於天然材料之中的敘事。位於台中市的安特羅迪亞能源園區為創作者提供了一個獨特的平台，讓他們得以接觸珍稀的樟樹（Antrodia cinnamomea）及其珍貴的寄主木材－肉桂（Cinnamomum kanehirae）。我們邀請藝術家們透過雕塑實踐、生態研究和空間介入，對場地做出批判性和直覺性的回應。該計畫旨在將原始的自然能量轉化為精緻的多感官“健康隱密空間”，探索時間、材料和人類之間深刻的聯繫。Residency Programme since: 2024Description of Organisation: 安特羅迪亞能量莊園位於台灣台中，是個致力於大自然、能量與人類對話的靜謐之地。莊園的核心在於培育珍稀的牛樟樹（Antrodia cinnamomea）及其寄主木材－珍貴的桂樹（Cinnamomum kanehirae）的保護。作為 You Can Antrodia Biotech 生態研究的延伸，

Art Site of Railway Warehouse

Hsinchu City, Taiwan

The Art Site of Railway Warehouse in Hsinchu City is a converted historic railway warehouse (built in 1941) that offers artist-in-residency positions for individual artists and groups working across various artistic disciplines. The program provides studio space, material fees, exhibition planning support, and accommodation subsidies to support artists' creative practice and community engagement.

Bamboo Curtain Studio

Taipei, Taiwan

Bamboo Curtain Studio (BCS) is an independent arts organization in Taiwan that has operated for over 25 years, hosting 6-8 international artists per year for 1-3 month stays. The residency emphasizes site-specific work, environmental art, and cross-cultural exchange, welcoming visual artists, performing artists, curators, and professionals from various creative disciplines.

C-LAB

Taipei, Taiwan

Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab is a Taipei-based experimental arts campus that hosts creator residencies, cross-disciplinary production, and international exchange programs.

Common Ground

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Common Ground offers a flexible, self-directed artist residency named Six Stone Arts Space located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. This residency is open to artists from all disciplines and focuses on research, practice, and experimentation without the need for a predefined project or idea. Artists are encouraged to explore new experiences, collaborate spontaneously, and engage with a diverse community of creatives and the residency team. The residency does not specify a minimum stay, though a one-month stay is recommended to fully benefit from the facilities and community. The environment is designed to support artists in starting new ventures or deepening existing practices, with resources including local travel support, workspaces, internet access, dramaturgical support, and technical assistance. Common Ground is inclusive and non-competitive, aiming to create a global network of artists. The program fee is approximately $400 USD per month, with subsidies available for self-funded artists facing financial difficulties. This fee includes accommodation, local travel, and certain professional services, with artists responsible for their food, travel, and material costs.

The Pier-2 Art Center Artist-in-Residence Program (PAIR), located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, offers a dynamic and supportive environment for artists to create, exhibit, and collaborate. Situated in the Dayi Warehouse section of the Pier-2 Art Center, this residency provides artists with a 33-square-meter creation space and a 17-square-meter attic living space. The program emphasizes engagement with Kaohsiung’s local culture, geographic environment, and social conditions, encouraging artists to produce works that reflect these themes. Participants will benefit from studio and living spaces, a daily living allowance, material fees, and transportation costs covered. The residency spans four seasons, with stays ranging from 60 to 85 days. Artists are expected to participate in community engagement activities, such as workshops and exhibitions, and to leave behind an artwork or record of their residency. Applications are open to both local and international artists with at least two years of experience. The residency fosters an environment rich in artistic and cultural resources, promoting creative exchanges and collaborations.

Treasure Hill Artist Village

Taipei, Taiwan

The Treasure Hill Artist Village in Taipei, Taiwan, is part of the Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Taipei program, which provides international artists with residency opportunities, free accommodation, studios, and spaces for presentation and rehearsal to foster innovation, experimentation, and cross-cultural exchanges.

YAHAHA International Residency

No. 27-62, Taiwan

**YAHAHA International Residency for the Arts in Taiwan (YAHAHA)** is an international artist residency program located in the natural hills of Nantou, Taiwan, conducted in English and Mandarin. It offers 3-month seasonal periods in Spring (March-May), Summer (June-August), and Winter (October-December), hosting 3-6 artists who focus on collective experiences through seasonal themes, structured group activities like workshops, excursions, daily chores (cooking, cleaning), communal play (movie nights, hikes), and collaborative publication production. The program emphasizes living and working together to build relationships, creative problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary skills, differing from independent-focused residencies by prioritizing communal life alongside individual practice. It is designed for international artists open to group living and collective programming, legally registered in April 2024 with a trial in July 2024 and first full period in October-December 2024. Spring/Summer feature outdoor/physical activities, while Winter focuses on indoor/contemplative ones; artists facilitate audience engagement and retain a copy of the seasonal publication documenting the residency.