Short Description
Walls are more than just boundaries; they’re the city’s canvas and the starting point for cultural dialogue! We’re inviting young artists from around the globe to Taipei to collectively infuse new life into this city through the vibrant art of graffiti and murals!
Open a City Dialogue: Let Art “Hit the Wall”!
The curatorial title, “Hit the Wall,” carries multiple meanings: it embodies the challenging spirit of “conquering the wall” in street culture, the ceremonial and exhibition significance of art “hanging on the wall,” and a symbolic act of re-embedding art into the urban fabric from a historical context. When a creation “hits the wall,” the wall is no longer just a wall; it becomes a viewpoint, a voice, and even an attitude.
This program seeks to invite international artists to reside in Taipei, focusing on “Taiwanese Cultural Locality.” By integrating historical textures, community stories, everyday vernacular, and future imaginations, walls will be transformed into visual realms that can be read and dialoged with. Each wall will be both a question posed to the city and a reinterpretation of its culture.
Eligibility
◼︎Who: Individual artists aged 20 to 45, specializing in flat painting, graffiti art, mural art, or related cross-disciplinary fields, are welcome to apply. Up to 8 international artists (i.e., artists from outside Taiwan) will be selected.
◼︎ Qualifications: You must possess at least 5 years of relevant professional work experience.
◼︎Residency Period: The residency is scheduled between September 1 and December 1, 2025, for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 90 days. Full participation in cultural tours, on-site creation, workshops, and the final exhibition during the residency is required.
Submission Requirements
Personal professional resume/CV, Portfolio, Relevant links, and a copy of your passport.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
■ International Artist Residency Creation: Paired with cultural tours, enabling visiting artists to understand Taipei’s regional history and culture, and using this as a starting point for mural creation.
■ Cultural Tours: Led by professional historians, offering an observational journey of cultural experiences. Participants in this activity include resident artists and interested young individuals.
■ Mural Workshops: Conducted personally by resident artists, providing hands-on opportunities to cultivate the interest of young art enthusiasts and open up their horizons.
■ Lecture Series: Inviting researchers from the fields of mural art, urban public art, and related areas to share their experiences and observations on contemporary urban culture.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Taiwan
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Website Link: https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=A11F01CFC9F58C83&s=213C21B2A606700D
