Taichung Harbor Cultural and Art Center Introduction
The Taichung City Port Art Center is located in the Qingshui District, nestled between the mountains and the sea. It was constructed on a topographically varied artificial hill and flatland, designed in a Minnan architectural style, exuding a sense of simplicity and elegance. This multifunctional complex serves as an art exhibition and performance venue, covering an area of approximately 3 hectares, and is mainly divided into exhibition halls, a performance hall, an artist information center, a conference hall, an outdoor theater and recreational area, a workshop classroom area, and an administrative area, all with well-equipped facilities. In addition to providing a platform for cultural and artistic performances and a gathering place for cultural and recreational activities, it actively addresses the inherent disadvantages of its peripheral location, making it a core venue for national artistic performances. Taichung City has a long and narrow geographical layout, making the distribution of local cultural resources challenging. To promote the arts comprehensively, the Taichung City Port Art Center was initiated in 1993 (the 82nd year of the Republic of China) and officially began operations in March 2000 (the 89th year of the Republic of China). The center is situated in the culturally vibrant Qingshui District, to the east near Aofeng Mountain, to the west bordering Taichung Port, and to the north alongside the Dajia River, built between the undulating artificial hills and flatland. It interprets the entire space with a "courtyard" concept, designed in a Minnan style reminiscent of traditional academies, showcasing simplicity and elegance. The total area of the exhibition hall is approximately 3,000 square meters, embodying the concept of "seeking art." The entrance is designed to resemble that of a home, creating an atmosphere of exploration, giving the public a sense of returning home while utilizing public resources. The exhibition hall includes Exhibition Room A (approximately 1,800 square meters), Exhibition Room B (approximately 750 square meters), Exhibition Room C (approximately 280 square meters), a central gallery, Qingshui Hall, Juyue Hall, a second-floor exhibition area, and an atrium exhibition area, regularly hosting exhibitions of painting, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, pottery, and cultural relics. The art workshop comprises four studio classrooms named "Spring Rain Workshop," "Summer Lotus Workshop," "Autumn Moon Workshop," and "Winter Sun Workshop," equipped with excellent audio-visual facilities and movable seating, providing a comprehensive learning environment for cultural workshops and family-oriented activities during holidays. The performance hall spans approximately 1,800 square meters, featuring a distinctive white membrane roof resembling a bamboo hat, which is the center's most iconic architectural feature. The stage has a proscenium design with a total of 546 seats in the audience area. It also includes one room each for band rehearsals and dance rehearsals, serving as a multifunctional venue primarily focused on music, with drama and dance as secondary elements. The outdoor theater and recreational area consists of an open performance space that includes six outdoor plazas: Art Square, Qingshui Plaza, Circular Plaza, Totem Plaza, Gourd Pavilion Plaza, and Elegant Book Corridor, suitable for local opera, outdoor concerts, and cultural plaza activities. The Qingfeng Building is a two-story Minnan-style structure designed to support artists in realizing their artistic dreams, providing space for creative development and promoting aesthetic living. Since 2013, the Qingfeng Building has been open for applications from artists. During their residency, the public can closely engage with the process of artistic creation. Guided Tour: ■ Yes □ No ■ Appointment Only Online reservation: https://tcsac.taichung.gov.tw/Service/Tour_Apply
