Organizer Information
Taipei Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a major contemporary
performing arts institution based in Taipei, Taiwan. Through its international initiatives, TPAC actively supports experimental performance, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and regional exchange across Asia and the Asia-Pacific. One of its flagship programs is ADAM – Asia Discovers Asia Meeting for Contemporary Performance, an artist-driven platform launched in 2017.
ADAM has functioned as a dynamic creative hub, bringing together 85 artists from 27 countries to date. The platform fosters artistic research, experimentation, and long-term professional networks. Rather than focusing on production alone, ADAM emphasizes process, exchange, and collective inquiry. The ADAM Artist Lab is a core component of this ecosystem, designed as a residency model where artists collaboratively develop ideas and methodologies that may evolve into future projects.
Title & Description
Open Call: 2026 ADAM Artist Lab in Taipei & Manila
The 2026 ADAM Artist Lab invites artists from diverse disciplines to participate in a fully supported, two-phase international residency program taking place in Manila (Philippines) and Taipei (Taiwan).
Co-curated by Ness Roque (Philippines) and Ming-Chen Lee (Taiwan), the 2026 edition is titled “Laundry Days.” This thematic framework encourages artists to rethink artistic practice as a process of sorting, cleaning, soaking, observing, and transforming—metaphorically and socially. Rather than creating finished productions, artists will engage in collective research and collaborative inquiry, exploring how temporary gatherings and shared processes can reshape artistic and social landscapes.
The residency unfolds in two phases:
- Phase 1 in Manila (August 2026)
- Phase 2 in Taipei (October 2026)
At the end of each phase, participants will present public sharing events. The final presentation in Taipei will be part of the ADAM Gathering (15–18 October 2026). Selected artists must commit to the entire program, including both phases and public events.
This program is not designed for developing existing works but for inventing new ideas through encounters, dialogue, experimentation, and collective research.
Categories
- Performance
- Contemporary Performance
- Interdisciplinary Art
- Live Art
- Experimental Theatre
- Dance & Movement
- Multimedia Performance
- Artistic Research
- Collaborative Practice
Eligibility
- Open to international artists from all countries.
- No restrictions regarding age, nationality, career level, or city of residence.
- Artists from all disciplines with performance-related practices connected to the theme are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must commit to participating in both residency phases (Manila & Taipei) and all public sharing events.
- English is the working language; applicants must be able to communicate in basic English.
- The Lab is intended for collective research and experimentation, not for developing pre-existing projects.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Artist fee and daily per diem
- Full accommodation for both residency phases
- One economy round-trip air ticket to/from Manila
- One economy round-trip air ticket to/from Taipei
- Participation in ADAM Gathering 2026
- International exposure through public sharing events
- Opportunity to collaborate with artists from Asia-Pacific and beyond
Note: Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel insurance.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit materials via the official online system, including:
- Completed Application Form (including personal information)
- Short Biography (max. 300 words)
- Statement on “Laundry Days” in everyday life (max. 300 words)
- Description of how artistic research relates to the theme (max. 500 words)
- Research interest in Manila and Taipei contexts (max. 300 words)
- Portfolio (maximum 5 pages, PDF)
- Artistic CV (one page, PDF)
- Headshot
All materials must be submitted in English. The system does not allow saving drafts; applicants must prepare materials beforehand.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 2 March 2026
- Shortlist Notification: 10 March 2026
- Online Interviews: 17–18 March 2026
- Final Results Announcement: March 2026
Residency Dates:
- Phase 1 (Manila): 18–29 August 2026
- Phase 2 (Taipei): 5–18 October 2026
- ADAM Gathering: 15–18 October 2026
Location
- Phase 1: Manila, Philippines
- Phase 2: Taipei, Taiwan
- Final public sharing: Taipei Performing Arts Center
Additional Details
- Participation in both phases is mandatory.
- Public sharing presentations are integral to the program.
- Applications cannot be edited after submission.
- A confirmation email will be sent automatically after submission.
- Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed online.
