Applications close 30th September 2026
A new chapter for craft begins in Zhongxing New Village!
In 2026, The National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute (NTCRI) is launching the Zhongxing International Craft Village, along with its first-ever Residency Program Open Call, inviting craft artists and creators from Taiwan and around the world to live, work, experiment, and create in Zhongxing Craft Village.
Rooted in the area’s distinctive cultural landscape and local character, the Craft Village is envisioned as a vibrant hub where creative talent, craft practice, exhibitions, industry, and international exchange come together.
This program aims to provide craft practitioners with on-site support and creative inspiration from working in a new geographical context. During the residency, participants will engage with the region’s distinctive natural ecology and cultural landscape, connecting with the roots of Taiwan’s craft industry. Through exchanges between international craft practitioners’ own experiences and the local culture, natural environment, history, and related cultural issues, residents are encouraged to transform these cross-cultural experiences and impressions into creative practices and craft works that respond to the spirit of the place.
Important Dates:
Open Call: August – September 2026
Review Period & Results Announcement: September – October 2026
Residency Period: October - December 2026 (3 months)
(dates are tentative and subject to change)
Applications are open to
Taiwan Applicants - Individuals or groups engaged in craft creation who hold R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationality.
International Applicants - Individual craft creators of foreign nationality or those holding a valid visa permitting residence in Taiwan.
Individual Applicants - Applicants must be at least 20 years old and may not be currently enrolled as students.
Group Applicants - Groups must consist of two or more members and be legally registered craft-related organisations or associations in Taiwan. A maximum of three members may participate in the residency.
Successful applicants may receive some support for their residency, including accommodation and living expenses. Details to be arranged between the applicant and NCTRI
Applications must be submitted online only and all required documents must be attached. Read the full guidelines on their website or pdf download and find the required forms to complete your application.
Related Links:
NCTRI Residency Program
Full Guidelines document
NCTRI website