Tsung-Yeh Arts and Cultural Center is located in the Madou district, on the northern outskirts of Tainan City. Madou is a tranquil and leisurely small town with a laid-back lifestyle, located approximately 50 minutes drive from downtown Tainan. The cultural center as the factory and headquarter of the Japanese Meiji Sugar Manufacturing Corporation, Tsung-Yeh began operation in January 1912.

The four existing buildings have been declared by Tainan City Government as monuments for preservation, including the Red-Brick Office, the Guest House, the Red Brick Craft Hall, and the Factory Manager's Dormitory. Currently, the Red Brick Office and the Red Brick Craft Hall are provided as two exhibition halls for the resident artists to create and exhibit their works.

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Application Opens: 3/24/25

Application Deadline: 6/2/25

Application Fee (USD): $25.00

*Please email Dani Klebes (danielle@wassaicproject.org) if you cannot afford to pay the application fee.

Applications are run through our Slideroom portal. 

About Us

The Wassaic Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, uses art and arts education to foster positive social change. We nurture connections between our artists and our neighbors facilitating a mutual broadening of perspectives and respect across economic and cultural boundaries.

Wassaic Project 2026 Residency Program Open Call 

The Wassaic Project accepts proposals for our 2026 Residency program, which includes the Winter Residency program (Jan – April 2026) and the Summer Residency program (June – September 2026). This call is for individual artists, collaborative teams, groups of two or more individual artists, and artists applying through our Family Residency program. The residency fee is $900 (the fee is per artist/collab group/artist team/family). The fees cover: semi-private studio space(s), private room in a shared house (our Family program receives a private house), access to our wood shop, print shop, and kiln, staff support, and programming such as our visiting artist program, artist talks, studio visits, open studios, artist presentations, etc. 

Specifically, the Artists-in-Residence program draws a diverse group of emerging artists who have earned at minimum a BFA.  Artists-in-Residence are responsible for teaching classes in varied disciplines to our diverse student community. Therefore, they have the opportunity to refine their skills through teaching workshops, classes, and by participating in special events. The Armory Art Center provides studio space and freedom to develop the artists’ work. Furthermore, artists-in-residence are additionally required to exhibit work created during their tenure. Finally, compensation includes payment for teaching and a monthly stipend for departmental assistance and community event participation. General information on residencies can be found here: https://www.singulart.com/en/blog/2020/02/07/what-is-an-artist-residency/

The mission of Rock Street Artist Residency (RSAR) is to provide a unique space for artists to immerse themselves in their creative process, set against the inspiring backdrop of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Located in Marquette, RSAR fosters creativity and innovation by offering a transformative environment where the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula meets the vibrant energy of Marquette’s urban community. Surrounded by the pristine shores of Lake Superior, dense forests, and dramatic rocky outcrops, RSAR also enjoys the cultural richness of Marquette, which boasts a dynamic arts scene, local history, and a deep spirit of artistic expression.

Housed in a historic Victorian home built in 1887—the first farm on Rock Street—RSAR carries a unique legacy. Originally a farm and smokehouse that supplied fresh eggs, smoked fish, and poultry to the steamships visiting Marquette Harbor, the residence blends historical charm with contemporary artistic inspiration. Artists at RSAR enjoy a peaceful, distraction-free setting with fully equipped studio spaces, gourmet meals, and an abundance of natural inspiration. The residency is just two blocks from the world’s largest freshwater lake, Lake Superior.

Our program hosts two artists and/or writers per session, with residencies available for two- and three-week terms. RSAR supports artists working across all mediums and genres, offering a self-motivated environment for focused creative exploration.

These residencies have public-facing components that could be a workshop, a temporary installation, a performance, or another type of community engagement at some point during the residency. Stipends and funds for these vary and are project-specific. These happen throughout the year. If you have an idea for In the Making, indicate so on your application with a brief description, and if selected, we’ll follow up to plan it in more detail.

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  • COST: There is no fee charged for this residency.
  • Stipend/Honorarium: Dependent on scope of project and funding.
  • Time of year: Varies and depends on project. Typically between August-June.
  • Length: 1-4 weeks.
  • Applicants may come from all over the world.

Essere Residency, newly founded in 2023, is an annual, self-directed program designed to encourage the creative and personal growth of writers, artists and creatives of all disciplines at any stage of their career or personal self-expression.

The residency offers a supportive space to cultivate the inner state of being which yields authentic productivity. Each person’s unique creative process is fostered within the context of a vibrant international community, in the tranquility and historic richness of rural Tuscany.

Whether you need dedicated time to bring a project to completion, or space to envision something totally new, this two-week residency delivers the right amount of structure, support and solitude.  

Days are free to explore your creative vision and share perspectives with artists of different ages and cultures from all over the world. Evenings we come together  for inspiring talks by the Artists in Residence on topics of relevance to all, such as Mindset & the Successful Artist, Coaxing the Intuitive Muse, and Authentic Marketing.  These talks are followed by a delicious 3-course dinner and wine prepared by our local chef.

Individual mentorship in specific disciplines is available by appointment with the AiRs and residency Director, Jennie Lee, will be available for personal coaching support throughout your time in residency.