2027 Open Call for Artist-in-Residence Taipei - Daegu Art Factory, Korea
To support the professional development of Taiwan's arts and cultural practitioners and promote cultural and artistic exchange between Taipei and cities worldwide, the Artist Village Operations Department runs Artist-in-Residence Taipei (AIR Taipei) in accordance with the Taipei City Department of Cultural Affairs' Guidelines for Artist-in-Residence Exchanges and the Treasure Hill Artist Village Residency Guidelines. Through sustained, close partnerships across Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, AIR Taipei has built an international network that serves as a platform for artistic exchange. Daegu Art Factory is often called the Mecca of art and started out in 1910 as a cigarette factory. In 1949, it was remodeled and received its present structure. In 1999, the factory was closed down and in October 2008, the building was selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as part of a project that made use of industrial heritage sites to build a creative belt. After the building was remodeled, it opened its doors in March 2013. It is an industrial heritage site that does not only represent the cigarette industry but stands for Korea’s industry as a whole. The cigarette weed storage was remodeled and expanded to have enough space for art creation and creative training. Eligibility 1. Applicants must be adult nationals of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Only individual applications are accepted. 2. Applicants must not be currently enrolled as students, except in master's or doctoral programs. 3. Applicants must have at least three years of experience in artistic practice. 4. Applicants must not have received a residency grant from the Artist Village Operations Department of the Taipei Culture Foundation between 2024 and 2026, inclusive. 5. Applicants must be able to communicate in English or in a language spoken in the host country.
Deadline 2026.12.07
