Language:
Chinese/English
Founded:
2001
Duration:
September to November (2 months)
Paid by host:

Allowance:

  1. For foreign country artists, NT$ 30,000 each for flights costs.
  2. Selected artists have free dormitory provided by this project organizers, NT$ 30,000 each for production costs.
Application guidelines:

The Artist-In-Residence program is open to visual artists (including photographers), writers, performers, musicians, and filmmakers, whose work can be influenced and enhanced by the sugar refinery historical scene.

Application form,

  1. Visual Art: Print, multimedia, sculpture, pottery, electronic arts, etc.
  2. Performance Art: Both modern and classic, experiments and productions.
  3. Others: Dramas, fictions, poetry, researches, etc. Other forms of arts are welcomed as well.
Deadline:
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Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist Village

Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist Village

Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery Artist in Residence
Description

The sugar industry is an important traditional industry in Taiwan. During the Japanese colonization, the Ciaotou Sugar Refinery was designated as the world's first new sugar factory in 1900. At the end of 2022, the bronze statue of Teijiro Yamamoto created by Taiwanese sculptor, Huang Tu Shui, (Huang Tu Shui) returned from Japan to the Ciaotou Sugar Refinery. The 120-year-old bronze statue of Guanyin was restored and finally shown to the public again.

The 10th Kio-A-Thau Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program provides domestic and international artists with opportunities to reside in the 103-year-old county grade historical site, Kio-A-Thau Sugar Refinery, to develop their new artistic projects. To continue promoting the space as center of Kaohsiung County's creative industry, the AiR program encourages artists with creative thinking and personal expression to pursue artistic development through their experience in living and working at this scenic sugar plant.

Outcome

During the residency period, artists have to help the organizer promote culture and art education and present their achievements while at the village. At the end of the residency, the artists will be asked to donate one representative piece of artwork, inspired by or created during the residency, to Kio-A-Thau AiR’s collection.

Studio Information

There are 7 studios situated in this village.

 

Accommodation Information

Private rooms and shared rooms are provided.

Location

By MRT: Kio A Thau Sugar Refinery Station (R22)

By Train: Kio A Thau Station

Nearest international airport: Kaohsiung International Airport (40 minutes MRT, then take 1 minute walk to KAT Artist-in-Residence)

Contact information

No. 42 Gangshan S. Rd.
Gangshan Township, 820
Taiwan

Email
bywood99 [at] gmail.com
Phone
886-7-6111350
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https://bywood999.wixsite.com/bywood99/kat
Fax
886-7-6110620