Title:
KAT 2025 Visual Arts Artist-in-Residence Program
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Announcement Date:
July 15, 2025
Announcement Method:
Notification via email
Organization:
KAT Sugar Refinery Artist Village – Bywood Co., Ltd.
Founded Year:
2001
Language:
Basic Chinese or English
Duration:
September 17 to November 15, 2025 (2 months)
Application Guidelines:
Submit application form via post or email (Appendix 1)
link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/153U1JxZfPqNy61cwN6kS56g4pp1EKiqx
Eligibility:
Artists aged 20 or above, any nationality, basic Chinese/English, visual/environmental/multimedia art forms
Rewards:
NT$24,000/month for production/living; international artists receive additional NT$30,000 flight subsidy
Outcome:
Contribute at least one work to collection; conduct one lecture/workshop for the community
Selection Procedure:
Panel review (3–5 experts), criteria: Concept (40%), Execution (40%), Community Engagement (20%)
Social Media Links:
https://www.facebook.com/kat1901.tw
Application Fees:
None
Participation Fees:
None
Residency Fees:
None
Accommodation Fee:
None, provided by organizer
Paid by Artist:
No specific costs required; artists may cover some materials
Paid by Host:
Free housing, living/production grant, local networking
Financial Assistance:
Monthly subsidy NT$24,000 + airfare subsidy for international artists
Fellowships:
No additional fellowships
Studio / Workspace:
Integrated with living space, suitable for artistic work
Accommodation:
Free accommodation with basic facilities
Other Facilities:
Not specified
Location:
No. 1, Lane 4, Hsing Tang Rd., Qiaotou Dist., Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Airport:
Nearest airport: Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Driving Instructions:
Not specified; recommended to use Google Maps
Contact Information:
bywood999@gmail.com
Email:
bywood999@gmail.com
Phone:
Bywood Co., Ltd. / KAT Artist Village Contact: Penny Sheng-Han Hsu 07-6111350