Title:
Pier-2 Art Center Artist-in-Residence Program (PAIR) 2026 OPEN CALL
Deadline:
July 7, 2025, 12:00 PM (Taiwan time)
Announcement Date:
Early October 2025
Announcement Method:
Email & Website Announcement
Organization:
PAIR Team, Pier-2 Operation Center
Founded Year:
2006
Language:
Chinese, English
Duration:
Between January 1 and December 31, 2026, for a minimum of 60 days and a maximum of 85 days
(Available in four sessions: Jan–Mar / Apr–Jun / Jul–Sep / Oct–Dec)
Application Guidelines:
Online application: https://www.pier2air.tw/en/apply/
Hard copies will not be accepted.
Please submit the following materials (in PDF format with accessible cloud links)
1.CV and artist statement (within 3 pages)
2.Residency plan (within 3 pages)
3.Workshop plan (within 3 pages)
4.Portfolio
5.One recommendation letter (by an art professional, curator, etc.)
Eligibility:
1.Open to creators from Taiwan and abroad (individuals or two-person teams)
2.At least two years of experience in artistic creation
3.No restrictions on artistic disciplines (student applicants must hold a master’s degree or above)
4.Intermediate or higher English communication skills required
Rewards:
1.A daily living allowance of NTD 800
2.Material fee subsidy based on proposal (up to NTD 35,000)
3.Free accommodation and studio space
4.One round-trip high-speed rail ticket (domestic) or economy-class flight ticket (international)
Outcome:
1.Complete and exhibit residency artworks
2.Organize a local engagement or educational outreach workshop
3.Submit a final report and feedback form at the end of the residency
Selection Procedure:
Three stages:
1.Document review
2.Online interview
3.Final selection based on evaluation by the review committee
Social Media Links:
https://www.pier2air.tw/
Accommodation Fee:
Free for artist.
Charges for Accompanying Family Members/Friends
Each family member or friend accompanying an artist will incur a daily charge of NTD 800 for an overnight stay. The maximum limit is 10 days. In the event of a violation, the deposit will not be refunded, and the living allowance of the day of violation will be forfeited. To facilitate the registration of visitors' personal information, please kindly provide a written notice to PAIR one week in advance.
Paid by Artist:
1.Overseas artists must pay a deposit of USD/EUR 150 (refunded upon completion)
2.Taiwanese artists must pay a deposit of NTD 4,500
3.Artists are responsible for personal daily needs, materials, and exhibition setup during the residency
Paid by Host:
1.Travel subsidy (flight or high-speed rail)
2.Living allowance
3.Material fee support
4.Administrative assistance
5.Exhibition platform and publicity
Financial Assistance:
Studio and accommodation
A dedicated project manager for administrative and creative support
Living allowance
Material fee support
Travel subsidy (flight or train ticket)
Platform for artistic and cultural exchange
Fellowships:
No additional fellowships, but material fee and living allowance are provided
Studio / Workspace:
Each studio offers approximately 33 square meters of creative space (including a bathroom)
with an additional 17 square meters of loft-style living space.
There are a total of 8 studios available.
Accommodation:
Integrated with the studio in a loft-style layout, provided free of charge to the artist
Other Facilities:
One common lounge equipped with kitchen, meeting, and lecture facilities, available for artist interaction and exchange
Location:
C9 Warehouse Cluster, Pier-2 Art Center, No. 2-1, Dayi Street, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Airport:
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Driving Instructions:
Convenient urban transportation; the Pier-2 Art Center is within walking distance from Yanchengpu MRT Station and Pier-2 Light Rail Station—no need for driving
Contact Information:
pier2air@gmail.com
Email:
pier2air@gmail.com
Phone:
+886 7 5214-899 #612
Website:
https://www.pier2air.tw/tw/