AIR Taipei 2027 Open Call: Taiwan Artist Residency + NT$100,000 Grant
International Residencies in Taipei
The AIR Taipei 2027 Open Call is accepting applications from artists and cultural practitioners interested in residency opportunities in Taipei and through AIR Taipei’s international residency network. Depending on the residency category, participants may receive accommodation, studio space, administrative support, airfare support, and a NT$100,000 creative grant. Applications close on June 30, 2026.
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Opportunity Snapshot – Taiwan Artist Residency
What: AIR Taipei 2027 Open Call
Who: Artists, curators, researchers, cultural practitioners, and interdisciplinary creatives. Eligibility varies by residency category.
Where: Taipei, Taiwan and AIR Taipei partner institutions in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Award / Support:
– Free accommodation and studio space (varies by residency)
– Administrative and project support
– Economy-class roundtrip airfare for Overseas Residency Visit participants
– NT$100,000 creative grant for Overseas Residency Visit participants
– NT$20,000 creative subsidy for the Puppetry Residency
– Access to international residency networks and public programming opportunities
Residency Duration: 6 weeks to 3 months depending on residency category and institution.
Application Opens: March 30, 2026
Deadline: June 30, 2026, 11:59:59 AM Taipei Time.
Official Link: https://air-artistvillage.org.tw/
Strategy Coach Notes: https://www.patreon.com/pformart/posts/strategy-coach-160804951
Get The Application Strategy
AIR Taipei Taiwan Artist Residency operates through several residency pathways. Applicants must select a single category and build a proposal that responds directly to that residency structure. International applicants, puppetry applicants, and applicants pursuing overseas exchange opportunities are evaluated through different frameworks and expectations. Reviewers assess project relevance, feasibility, engagement potential, artistic experience, and the relationship between the proposed project and the residency context.
The Strategy Coach Notes for this opportunity break down the evaluation process, proposal structure, residency planning requirements, partner institution selection, application materials, and reviewer priorities. Join the network to access the full Strategy Coach Notes.
About the Taiwan Artist Residency
AIR Taipei is organized by the Taipei Culture Foundation and uses Treasure Hill Artist Village as the foundation of its residency network. The program was created to support artistic development and international cultural exchange between Taipei and cities around the world. Through residencies, artists are encouraged to engage local communities, develop new work, conduct research, and participate in cross-cultural dialogue.
The 2027 Open Call includes four residency categories: International Residency, Domestic Residency, Overseas Residency Visit, and the Treasure Hill Artist Village × Puppetry Art Center of Taipei Project Residency. Applicants may only apply to one category during the application cycle.
For international artists, the International Residency and Puppetry Residency are the primary opportunities. The International Residency supports projects across visual art, performance, music, architecture, literature, curatorial practice, cultural studies, and interdisciplinary arts. Residents spend between eight and twelve weeks at Treasure Hill Artist Village while developing projects connected to Taipei’s cultural environment.
The Puppetry Residency focuses on contemporary approaches to puppetry and object theatre. Selected artists work with the curatorial team of the Taipei Puppetry Festival and are expected to create a puppet performance lasting more than twenty minutes for public presentation on October 30, 2027.
The Overseas Residency Visit category supports Taiwanese artists through placements with major partner institutions including Tokyo Arts and Space, Atelier Mondial, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, MMCA Residency Goyang, East Street Arts, and several additional organizations across Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America. Participants receive a NT$100,000 creative grant, airfare support, and residency resources provided by host institutions.
What Is Offered – Taiwan Artist Residency
- Studio space
- Accommodation
- Administrative support
- Project support
- Public engagement opportunities
- Exhibition and presentation opportunities
- Economy-class airfare support for Overseas Residency Visit participants
- NT$100,000 creative grant for Overseas Residency Visit participants
- NT$20,000 subsidy for Puppetry Residency participants
- Access to international artistic networks
Who Should Apply to Taiwan Artist Residency
This opportunity is appropriate for artists, curators, researchers, performers, writers, cultural practitioners, and interdisciplinary creators interested in international exchange, artistic development, and engagement with local communities. Applicants should have a clearly defined project, a demonstrated artistic practice, and the ability to work independently within a residency environment. Eligibility requirements vary by residency category and should be reviewed carefully before applying.
Taiwan Artist Residency Timeline
Applications Open: March 30, 2026
Deadline: June 30, 2026, 11:59:59 AM Taipei Time
Results: Beginning September 2026 depending on residency category and partner institution schedules.
Why Taiwan Artist Residency Matters
AIR Taipei provides access to one of the largest artist residency networks connected to Taiwan. Applicants can pursue research, community engagement, artistic development, and international exchange through residency models that support multiple disciplines and methodologies. The program combines institutional partnerships, public engagement opportunities, and financial support that can help artists expand their practice and build long-term international relationships.
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