Continuing the City of Perth’s long sister-city relationship with Taipei, PICA and Taipei Artist Village partner on an exchange program that sees one artist from WA spend eight weeks in Taipei at Treasure Hill Artist Village and one Taiwanese artist in residence at PICA.
Applications close at 5pm on 14 October 2024, with successful applicants notified by mid-November.
City and Country
Taipei, Taiwan
About the Organisation and Residency Program
Arts-in-Residence Taipei (AIR Taipei) provides a platform for diverse cultural collaboration across artistic disciplines throughout the globe. As the capital of Taiwan, Taipei is AIR’s base encouraging professional artists exchanges between Taiwanese and international artists. These interactions help create intercultural and interdisciplinary dialogues that resonate between communities and individuals long after the artist’s residence is completed.
AIR Taipei is located at Treasure Hill Artist Village (THAV) along the Xindian River in Taipei City. Treasure Hill was listed in 2011 as the first “historic settlement” of Taipei City. The unique scenery of Treasure Hill with its narrow alleys and winding staircase across the hill gives THAV a sense of a rural village. Over the years, various groups settled on the hillside with their own lifestyles and needs, creating a tribal-like organic scene. Responding to the City government’s policy of preservation and revitalization, the Arts-in-Residence Taipei program hopes to achieve a spirit of ‘symbiosis’ with the living history and local residents and support an inspiring environment for creators.
Website
https://www.artistvillage.org/
Residency Dates
19 March – 13 May 2025
Residency Focus
The residency exchange builds on Perth and Taipei’s long relationship as sister cities. With a focus on cultural exchange, the residency invites applicants to consider the similarities and differences between the two places. The WA artist in Taipei will be invited to create a new body of work to be exhibited as part of the residency, with installation and curatorial support provided by the Treasure Hill team.
Type of Studio
Workspace including a desk and internet access provided within the accommodation. Artists will also have access to a wood workshop and a rehearsal room.
Accommodation
Private room, bathroom and kitchen.
Resources
Logistic support from staff, promotion resources for events and exhibitions, curator/studio visits.
Opportunities to Present Work
Participation in a group exhibition at Treasure Hill Artist Village.
Expectation of Artists
Participation in the group exhibition and artist talks.
Nearest International Airport
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Songshan Airport
Supported by North Metropolitan TAFE.
