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Matsu Biennial 2027 International Open Call (Taiwan)

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Matsu Biennial 2027 International Open Call (Taiwan) — Matsu Biennial
View overlooking traditional stone house roofs with weight stones in Qinbi Village on North竿 Island in the Matsu Islands, with Turtle Island visible in the distance
  • Who Can Apply: Individual artists, creative practitioners and artist teams of any nationality, age 18+ (teams name one representative); up to two proposals per applicant.
  • The Focus: Site-specific installations and participatory creative projects responding to Matsu's island culture, Cold War outpost history and ocean ecology, for the 4th Matsu Biennial (20 August - 7 November 2027).
  • Compensation: 4-5 proposals selected; each receives in principle NT$800,000 (approx. US$25,000, tax inclusive) as an all-inclusive budget covering artist fee, production, travel, accommodation, transport, insurance and taxes.
  • Key Requirements: Online Google Form (Google sign-in required) with: project proposal PDF in Chinese or English (max 8 pages, 10 MB) including concept, visuals, dimensions/materials, timeline and detailed budget; CV/portfolio PDF (max 5 pages, 10 MB) with at least 3 previous works; signed Copyright License Agreement PDF (max 1 MB).
DeadlineFriday, October 30, 2026
PayEach selected proposal (4-5 selected) receives, in principle, NT$800,000 (approx. US$25,000), inclusive of tax; the final amount is set by the Organizer and Selection Committee. This is an all-inclusive project budget: it must cover artist fees, materials, production, personnel, equipment, artwork transport, insurance, installation and de-installation, site restoration, travel and accommodation, and taxes. No separate design or finalist fee is stated.
Program datesAugust 20 – November 7, 2027
LocationMatsu, Lienchiang County
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinessite-specific installation, participatory creative projects, interdisciplinary actions, immersive experiences, community interaction
Age range18–
Application notesApply via the online Google Form (requires signing in to a Google account). Proposal must be in Chinese or English. Inquiries by email only; the organizer does not reply via phone or social media direct messages. Results announced by end of November 2026; unselected applicants are not notified individually. Guidelines available in Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.
Contactproposal.matsubiennial@gmail.com
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