Call for applications: 2021 artist residency in Taiwan

The Tsung-Yeh Art and Culture Centre is a governmental institute operated by the Tainan city cultural affairs bureau. Since 2001, it has provided a platform for artists to exchange ideas and exhibit their artworks.

Next year's programme will run under the theme, Site-Specific Art and last between 45 and 90 days. 

The available dates for the residencies are:

• 22 February to 23 May 2021.
• 31 May to 31 August 2021.
• 1 September to 30 November 2021.

Applicants exploring the following art forms can apply:

• Performance art.
• Visual art.
• Installation.
• Interdisciplinary contemporary art.

Requirements

Applicants should provide the following:

• Biography.
• A resident plan.
• Letter of recommendation.

The application deadline is 11 September at 23.59pm (GMT+8).

Selected applicants will be required to cater for their travel expenses.

Tsung-Yeh Art and Culture Centre will provide successful applicants with the following:

• Free accommodation and studio space.
• A modest stipend or honorarium of about $1 000 a month.
• A modest project and presentation budget of about $3 400.
• Administration support.

Note:

• All applicants must be able to communicate in either English or Chinese.
• Tsung-Yeh can provide necessary instruments for woodcraft and audio-visual equipment for resident artists (please check with Tsung-Yeh in advance). Provided that there is any specific demand, individuals can prepare your own devices.
• During the residency, the selected applicants should provide one type of presentation, such as an exhibition or a performance. They are welcome to also hold a workshop.

To apply, applicants should register here before logging in to access the application form and here.