Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist Village, established in 2001, is one of the sites supported by the Council for Cultural Affairs of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (restructured as the "Ministry of Culture" in 2012) to host artist residencies. In 2008, the Bywood was leased and restored through private funding, transforming it into an art exhibition space. It provides an environmentally friendly aesthetic experience, including food and drink services, and regularly curates exhibitions showcasing the creations of contemporary Taiwanese artists. Both on weekdays and weekends, it offers services such as cultural tours by appointment, art experiences, and environmental education activities.

Bywood at Qiaotou endeavors to carry on the dream of the "Qiaotou Sugar Factory Art Village" through private efforts. The art village is committed to promoting grassroots aesthetics, bringing art into the community, and actively integrating with local development. It also focuses on cultural heritage and environmental preservation, serving as a model for combining contemporary art galleries with educational institutions and the aesthetics of daily life in Kaohsiung.

Through its Artist-in-Residence program, the art village continues to encourage more artists to reside at Qiaotou, inspiring creative innovation based on their experiences and the inspiration they gain during their stay. This initiative aims to foster pioneering development in Kaohsiung's arts and cultural industry while creating a high-quality cultural and artistic environment for the Qiaotou community.