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2026 Guandu International Nature Art Festival

2026 Guandu International Nature Art Festival
Deadline 2026.06.15
Results Available Date 2026-07-05
Website 2026 Guandu International Nature Art Festival Official Website
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More About Residency Guandu International Nature Art Festival
Guandu International Outdoor Sculpture Festival, dating back to 2006, was Taiwan's first large-scale natural art festival held in a conservation park. The Park is located in Guandu Wetland, a place with unique estuary culture and diverse ecosystem. The Festival takes place annually and invites artists all over the world to create site-specific outdoor installations by using natural materials. The purpose of this Festival is not only about art and aesthetics but also about delivering messages caring for the environment. Public participation also plays an important part in the Festival. Through communication and cooperation with local communities and volunteers, artists are able to learn from local wisdom and try to blend in the local culture in their works.
With the experience in the past two decades, the Festival has come to a new stage in 2016 by resetting its title to “Guandu International Nature Art Festival.” The triangle composed of river culture, wetland conservation, and environmental art is still the solid foundation of the curatorial concepts. Guandu International Nature Art Festival is expected to serve as a catalyst to deepen the public’s awareness of our environment, as well as care for local cultures. It is hoped that every single participant of the Festival will take the initiative to connect with their surroundings, to get inspired by nature, and to make an effort in finding a way to a sustainable future.
Duration 2026.08.14-09.13
Fields and Media Community Development, Craft, Cultural Heritage, Visual Art
Funding 1. Artist Fee
NT$80,000 (in full)
2. Airfare
Round-trip economy class airfare for international artists from their country of citizenship/residence to Taipei (Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport). Other expenses, including passports, visas, and travel to and from personal itineraries, are not covered by the subsidy.
3. Transportation
For artists already based in Taiwan, a transportation subsidy will be provided for travel between their place of residence and Guandu Nature Park in Taipei City. Covered transport includes domestic flights, High-Speed Rail (HSR), Taiwan Railways (TRA), intercity buses, and the MRT, etc. Complete and original receipts must be retained for reimbursement.
Provided by Host 1. Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided during the fieldwork and creation period (Check-in: August 14 / Check-out: September 14). The artist will stay in a private accommodation space with an en-suite bathroom.
2. Materials
The organizer will assist in sourcing local natural materials or eco-friendly mediums for art creation. A shared material budget will be allocated for artists to purchase items such as hemp rope, natural pigments, and bamboo. Artists who need to purchase materials must consult with the curator in advance.
3. Meals
Only lunch on working days will be provided. Artists are responsible for their own breakfast and dinner expenses.
4. Transportation
The organizer will provide a pre-loaded EasyCard (transportation card) for artists to commute between the hotel and the park.
Costs Personal expenses beyond the items provided above
How to Apply Please email your artist profile, portfolio, and proposal to festival@gd-park.org.tw by June 15, 2026, 23:59 GMT+8 (Taipei Time).
For submission details, please check the official website: https://www.guandu-natureart.tw/news/581
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