Established in 1901, Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery was the first modern industrial site in Taiwan. In 2001, a group of local NGO and artists made this industry heritage historic remain as a cultural reservation and started the artist -in-residency. In 2008, The Artist-in-Residence program continued to be organized by Bywood Co., Ltd, and Taiwan Art Development Association and totally financed by them. It provides not only artists accommodations and art studios, but also hosts events and art programs in different themes every season.
Residencies in Taiwan
Photo Credit: Lìzé Puppet Art Colony
Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist Village
| Location | Taiwan / Kaohsiung City |
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| Established | 2001 |
| Tel | +886-7-6111350 |
| bywood999@gmail.com | |
| Website |
Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist Village Facebook
Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist Village Official website |
| Address | No. 1, Lane 4, Hsin-Tang Road, Kio-A-Thau, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (ROC) |
| Fields | Visual Art , Performance Art |
Facilities
| Number of Residents | Up to 6 individuals |
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| Studio Type | Wood 3: 400m2, N214: 100 m2, Private Studio |
Transportation
| Nearest Airport | Kaohsiung International Airport (40 minutes MRT, then take 1 minute walk to KAT Artist-in-Residence) |
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| Nearest Station | Kio A Thau Train Station, MRT Kio A Thau Sugar Refinery Station |