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OPEN CALL for 2026 Makotaay Artists' Workshop

OPEN CALL for 2026 Makotaay Artists' Workshop
Deadline 2026.05.31
Results Available Date June 6, 2026
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More About Residency Makotaay Eco Art Village
Makotaay is one of Hualien County’s oldest Pangcah communities. The Makotaay Eco Art Village (MEAV) is in the coastal area of Shitiping. The local topography has been sculpted by marine erosion and has a diverse intertidal-zone ecology with which our people coexist and upon which we rely. It’s been over 30 years since the movement to get our land back from the government started. Having gotten it back in 2020, the people of Makotaay are promoting sustainable living in a number of aspects, which is part of the value of the Eco Art Village.

The Makotaay Eco Art Village began holding the Makotaay Artists’ Workshop in 2020. To date, over 60 artists have participated in these residencies, connecting five local Indigenous communities.

In 2025, we received the "Gift from the Ocean." For the 2026 Residency, we take a step further to ask: "What is the Ocean Thinking?"
The inspiration comes from the late leader of the Makotaay — Kakitaan Lekal Makor. During his lifetime, Lekal Makor lived a pure Pangcah (Amis) life. Rain or shine, he would gaze at the sea every morning and say:
"I look at the ocean every morning and wonder, what is the ocean thinking today?"
This statement not only expresses his reverence for the ocean but also harbors a profound philosophy of coexistence. In his eyes, the ocean is not a resource or a background, but a living entity with spiritual integrity.
In modern society, how do people face the ocean as our understanding and ways of interacting with it have changed? We sincerely invite artists to come to the village and rediscover their primal sensitivity to the environment. Through physical senses—smelling the breath of the sea and listening to the whispers of the wind—engage in a 15-day dialogue with the ocean. Use your creativity to respond: What is the ocean thinking?
Duration August 1 – August 15, 2026 (15 days)
Fields and Media Craft, Other, Performance Art, Visual Art
Funding 1. Artists will be given a subsidy of NT$25,000 for their living, work, and material expenses.
2. Artists from overseas will be provided one economy-class round-trip ticket from their place of origin to Taipei. Visa application is the responsibility of the artists.
Provided by Host 1. Artists will be provided with accommodations, a shared workspace, and tours of the community, which will include information about the local land, culture, and marine environment.
2. Makotaay Eco Art Village reserves the right to modify the residency program and the final right of interpretation. If the residency is affected by natural disasters or force majeure, corresponding adjustments and measures will be implemented.
Costs Personal expenses beyond the items provided above
How to Apply Complete the online application before 23:59 GMT+8 on May 31, 2026. Please submit your artist bio, creative experience, and statement of motivation.
Online Form: https://forms.gle/czxpUizU1xBw3SKc7
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