Soulangh Cultural Park is located in the Jiali district, on the northern outskirts of Tainan city. Jiali is a tranquil and leisurely small town with a laid-back lifestyle, located approximately 45 minutes’ drive from downtown Tainan. The park has evolved from the former Jiali Sugar Factory, where its revitalized Japanese era sugar refinery warehouses have successfully merged historic architecture with modern design in an area which is itself rich in history, culture and agriculture. As a cultural stronghold for traditional performance and folk arts, the park has transformed itself into a modern art venue which promotes artistic growth.
Soulangh aims to foster international exchange with artists from around the world and thereby create a vibrant community of artists, both local and international, emerging and established. Resident artists will be living in close proximity to local craftsmen artisans and they are encouraged to take the community and the vibrant local culture as inspiration for their artworks. Artists have access to wheelchair accessible, air-conditioned, modern studio spaces, as well as galleries and theatres for exhibitions, workshops and performances.
In 2013, the Soulangh Cultural Park: Artists-in-Residence Program was established, and since then there has been an annual open call for artists. We welcome artists who are specialized in visual art, performance, and interdisciplinary art.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
We welcome applicants who are interested in:
- Art Category: Open to all artistic disciplines.
- Language Proficiency: Applicants must have basic communication skills in English and Chinese.
- Project requirements: Applicants must submit a residency project plan based on the theme. Applicants are also encouraged to use Tainan's rich cultural assets and incorporate the environment of Soulangh in outdoor works.
Program Regulations and Execution Plan:
- Artists need the ability to perform field research and independently plan and manage residency projects.
- Artists can apply for residency living expenses (including personal income tax ranging from 6% to 20% for foreigners and 2nd Generation NHI), the grant amount will be determined during the review committee meeting. The maximum grant per case is NT$800 per day, up to 90 days (totaling NT$72,000).
- Artists can apply for exhibition production fees (including personal income tax ranging from 6% to 20% for foreigners and 2nd Generation NHI), the grant amount will be determined during the review committee meeting. The maximum grant per case is NT$200 per day, up to 90 days (totaling NT$18,000)
- Since 2016, selected artists must pay an additional stamp duty (0.1% of the grant amount) in cash, which is not included in the grant amount.
- Selected artists must hold one achievement exhibition of their work and (at least) one parent-child workshop or open studio day at Soulangh Cultural Park before the end of their residency.
- During their residency, each artist will be provided with:
- A suite for accommodation (no charge for the room, utility bills, showering facilities. Personal items, such as towels and toothbrushes, are not provided).
- A bicycle.
- An exhibition space (including the setting of lighting rails, wooden partitions, air conditioning, and relevant equipment).
- During their residency, artists can have free access to:
- Multimedia devices (used for the exhibition, including projectors, monitors, speakers, and lights. For more details, the list is posted on the official website).
- A shared artist studio (with tables, chairs, and room partitions).
- Hardware tools required for creating artworks, such as electric drills. (Depending on the actual on-site conditions)
- During the residency, Soulangh staff will provide essential support as needed. For professional and technical projects, artists are encouraged to hire additional personnel.
- The maximum “budget for materials used in the creation and exhibition production” is 150,000 (VAT included). The expense can be used in: the consumables, services, and structures required to complete the exhibition, workshop, and performance, including:
- Materials needed for the exhibits (artwork shipping cost is not included).
- Woodwork, painting, and printing for the exhibition.
- Flyer design and printing (500 copies).
- Chinese or English translation services for exhibition-related information.
- Artwork insurance.
- Press conference for the opening.
- Materials needed for the workshop
- The aforementioned expenses must comply with Soulangh’s procurement regulations and include supporting receipts. The payment is not directly used to subsidize individual artists.
- *Please fill in materials needed on the application system before the residency.*
- Living expenses and creation fees will be paid in installments according to the contract. All payments must comply with government reimbursement procedures, which are subject to the accounting approval timeline. Artists are advised to prepare at least one month's living expenses in advance (approximately NT$15,000 to NT20,000) to cover urgent needs.
- Any questions about the content above should be raised during the application period or before signing the contract after selection.