Pier-2 Art Center Artist-in-Residence Program (PAIR) 2025 OPEN CALL

Pier-2 Art Center is a cross-domain art center where is the most iconic modern art stage in Southern Taiwan and is devoted to the cultivation of potential artists and designers. Following the tradition of the past industries such as commercial harbor, iron, and steel, shipbuilding, Pier-2 Art Center holds activities related to these industries' characteristics. 

By receiving artists from all over the world and from the different domain, Pier-2 Artists in Residence program was established in 2015, which aims to bring in more infinitely creative and experimental works and strengthen the artistic spirits in the extreme.

The international artists apply PAIR project by Open-call via online every May to August, then passing through the committee selection. We are welcome 25-30 artists every year from all over the world to join and play art at Pier-2 Art Center

The residency plan must incorporate aspects of Kaohsiung's local culture, geographic environment, cultural landscape, social conditions, and other relevant issues. The artworks created accordingly should be exhibited by the end of the residency. All forms of artistic expression are acceptable.

To promote environmental sustainability, only online applications will be accepted. Please complete the online application form available: https://pier2air.wixsite.com/pier2air