Open Calls

2027 Open Call for Artists in Residence

Infromation

Number of Positions: 3 artists

Residency Period: 2027.02.19-05.19

Location: Grand View Art Village
(No. 17, Aly. 42, Ln. 1170, Wupu Sec., Xinguan Rd., Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan)

Eligibility

  • Practice: Independent artists and arts practitioners from all disciplines and in any medium or form of practice are welcome to apply.
  • Age: Applicants must be 20 years of age or older. There is no upper age limit.
  • Nationality / Residency Status: Applicants must be Taiwanese citizens or foreign nationals holding a valid Taiwan Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).
  • Language: Applicants must have basic communication skills in either Mandarin Chinese or English.

Timeline

Application Period

August 31–September 30, 2026

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Selection
Applications will be reviewed by the Grand View Art Village Annual Advisory Committee based on the quality of the applicant’s artistic practice and the proposed residency project. Selected applicants will advance to the final interview.

2. Final Interview
The final interview will be held in person at Grand View Art Village on November 25, 2026. Applicants who advance to the final stage are kindly requested to reserve this date in advance.

Applicants will be asked to prepare a presentation introducing their artistic practice and proposed residency project. The committee will evaluate each applicant’s ability to carry out the proposed project during the residency, as well as its potential engagement with the local context, before making the final selection.

Applicants advancing to the final interview will be notified by email by the end of October. Applicants who are not selected for the final interview will not be contacted individually.

3. Final Announcement
The final list of selected artists will be announced in mid-November 2026 on the official Grand View Art Village website and social media channels.

Residency Support

  1. Private Accommodation and Studio
    Each resident is provided with a free private accommodation unit and dedicated workspace. Residents share common facilities, including a communal kitchen and dining area, refrigerator, drinking water facilities, laundry facilities, and a shared lounge.
  2. Residency Living Allowance
    A daily allowance of NT$800 is provided to cover living expenses, production costs, and local transportation during the residency. For the 90-day residency period from February 19 to May 19, 2027, the total allowance is NT$72,000, paid in four installments.
  3. Accident Insurance
    Residents are provided with accident insurance coverage for the duration of the residency.
  4. Local Resource Connections
    The residency team can assist residents in connecting with local resources, organizations, communities, and individuals according to their project needs.
  5. Local Orientation, Cultural Guidance & Community Engagement
    Residents will receive a practical handbook and local area map, as well as opportunities to participate in local walks, cultural visits, and community exchanges.
  6. Internal Artist Exchange & Activities
    The Art Village organizes occasional gatherings, exchanges, and activities for residents and the wider artistic community.
  7. Shared Electric Bicycles
    Shared electric bicycles are available for residents’ daily transportation and local exploration.
  8. Access to Art Village Programs
    Residents may participate free of charge in exhibitions, performances, workshops, and other regular programs organized by Grand View Art Village during their residency.
  9. Use of Special Facilities and Spaces
    Subject to availability and prior approval, residents may request access to specific areas and facilities according to their creative needs, including the kiln area, Lake Tea House and its semi-outdoor rocket stove, Olive Environmental Theatre, and the surrounding natural environment. The Exhibition Hall and Multi-purpose Salon may also be used for exhibitions, professional exchanges, and collaborative projects.
  10. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodation
    The Art Village provides accessible and welcoming public spaces. Applicants with specific accessibility or accommodation needs are encouraged to contact us in advance. The residency team will make reasonable efforts to provide necessary assistance and appropriate accommodations.

Resident Commitments

  1. Public Programs & Engagement
    Residents are required to participate in at least three public programs during the residency: two Open Studio events and one final presentation. Residents are also expected to participate in promotional activities organized by the Art Village, such as media interviews and educational programs. Grand View Art Village may document and promote the residency and its outcomes through photography, text, video, audio, and social media.
  2. Documentation & Non-Commercial Use
    Residents are required to cooperate with the Art Village team in necessary photo, video, and audio documentation and to provide records of their residency and creative process. Residents agree to grant the Foundation permission to use such materials, including images, text, audio, and video, for non-commercial educational, research, promotional, and archival purposes.
  3. Online Presence
    During the residency, residents are required to provide a publicly accessible personal website, social media account, or online portfolio for communication, documentation, and promotion purposes.
  4. Artwork Donation
    Within one month after the completion of the residency, each resident is required to donate one artwork created during or in connection with the residency to the Foundation. The resident grants the Foundation permission to make reasonable use of the donated artwork for the purposes of promoting and operating Grand View Art Village.

Application

All applications must be submitted online. Applicants must complete the application form and upload all required documents (PDF format) before the deadline.

Application Link:
https://forms.gle/d9eFfjRhD9p2b43h6

  • Personal Information & CV: including photo, contact details, and artistic experience
  • Portfolio:
    3 projects (up to 3 images per project / 1–2 video or audio files per project, each under 3 minutes; links are acceptable)
  • Artist Statement & Residency Proposal:
    300-word summary + full proposal (PDF)

Organizer: Hongmei Cultural & Art Foundation|Hongmei International Art Village
Residency Coordinator: Elisa Chuang
Email: gvartspromotion@gmail.com
Phone: +886-3-527-8253
Office Hours: Monday–Friday|09:00–17:00

Open Call for Artist Residency Applications

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we look forward to learning more about your creative work.

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