Pier-2 Art Center Artist-in-Residence Programme (PAIR) in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, is calling for applications from artists and artistic groups of all nationalities who have at least two years of experience in art creation. Selected artists should carry out their residency for 60-85 days within the period of 1 January to 31 December 2025. The residency duration must not be less than 60 days.
Kaohsiung, located in the southern Taiwan, is the second largest city of the country and was once an industrial metropolis. With a seaport that serves as the gateway to international trade, Kaohsiung is characterised by diverse development, passion, and liveliness.
PAIR designates a section of Dayi Warehouse as the dedicated space for resident artists and artistic groups. A 33-square-meter creation space (complete with a bathroom) and a 17-square-meter attic for living space are available for artists to create artworks. Currently, the Center provides eight artist studios (including living space) and one lounge – a versatile area suitable for idea exchange, cooking, dining, administration, lectures, meetings, and more – offering resident artists a platform rich in art and cultural resources for exhibitions, performances, and exchanges.
The proposed residency plan must incorporate aspects of Kaohsiung’s local culture, geographic environment, cultural landscape, social conditions, and other relevant issues. The artworks created should be exhibited by the end of the residency. All forms of artistic expression are acceptable.
The residency provides the following:
- Studio and living space
- Roundtrip economy-class airline tickets for overseas artists; roundtrip assigned-seating Taiwan High Speed Rail tickets for domestic artists
- A daily living allowance of 500 NTD
- Material fees (with the amount determined based on the nature of the residency plan)
- Art exchange area and opportunities
- A project manager to provide assistance with residency matters
