Short Description
Situated in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, near the Port of Kaohsiung and the Love River estuary, the Pier-2 Art Center is a settlement-style arts hub transformed from former warehouse clusters. It is well-known for its diversity, openness, experimentation, and innovation, encompassing a wide range of artistic expressions, including visual arts, music, theater, cultural and creative industries, film, television, and more.
The Pier-2 Art Center Artist-in-Residence Program (PAIR) designates a section of Dayi Warehouse as the dedicated space for resident artists and artistic groups. A 33-square-meter creation space (complete with a bathroom) and a 17-square-meter attic for living space are available for artists to create artworks, which we hope will add vitality to Pier-2 and foster a platform for art and cultural exchanges and performances. Currently, the Center provides eight artist studios (including living space) and one lounge—a versatile area suitable for idea exchange, cooking, dining, administration, lectures, meetings, and more, offering resident artists or teams with a space for creation and living, fostering the exchange of ideas and concepts from around the world.
Eligibility
- Individuals and groups dedicated to art creation, both in Taiwan and abroad, are eligible to apply; there are no restrictions on the types of artistic endeavors.
- This opportunity is available to artists and artistic groups of all nationalities who have at least two years of experience in art creation. (Student artists should at least possess a bachelor’s degree.)
- Applicants should be capable of communicating in English. English and Chinese are the languages used during the residency, so please consider this requirement before submitting your application.
Creative Theme
The residency plan must incorporate aspects of Kaohsiung’s local culture, geographic environment, cultural landscape, social conditions, and other relevant issues. The artworks created accordingly should be exhibited by the end of the residency. All forms of artistic expression are acceptable.
Submission Requirements
Artist curriculum vitae and artist statement (no more than three A4 pages)
Residency plan (no more than three A4 pages)
Workshop plan (no more than three A4 pages)
Portfolio
One recommendation letter from a person-in-charge at an art institution, exhibition curator, or art critic, etc. (in digital format)
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
- Studio and living space.
- Art exchange area and opportunities.
- Transportation fee (Offering one round-trip economy class flight ticket or one round-trip reserved seat ticket for the high-speed rail, depending on the artist’s place of residence.)
- Per person (group) a daily living allowance of NTD 800.
- Material fees (with the amount determined based on the nature of the residency plan.)
- Each artist will be assigned a project manager to provide assistance with residency matters.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 20 June 2025
Website Link: https://www.pier2air.tw/en/apply/
