Taichung Harbor Art Center Introduction
The Taichung Port Arts Center is located in the Qingshui District, nestled between mountains and the sea, built on a landscape of artificial hills and flat land. The architecture is designed in the style of Minnan, reflecting a rustic and elegant aesthetic. This multifunctional complex serves as an arts exhibition and performance venue, covering an area of about 3 hectares. It is primarily divided into exhibition halls, a performance hall, an artist information center, a conference hall, an outdoor theater leisure area, a workshop area, and an administrative section, with well-equipped facilities. Besides providing a stage for cultural and artistic performances and a gathering place for public cultural leisure, it actively addresses the inherent flaws of its remote geographical location, becoming a core venue for national artistic exhibitions and performances. Taichung's geography is narrow from east to west, making the distribution of local cultural resources challenging. To ensure comprehensive effectiveness in cultural promotion, the Taichung Port Arts Center began construction in 1993 and officially commenced operations in March 2000. The center is situated in the culturally vibrant Qingshui District, adjacent to Aofeng Mountain to the east, facing Taichung Port to the west, and alongside the Dajia River to the north, built on a landscape of artificial hills and flat land. With "courtyard space" as the interpretation of the overall space, the building incorporates a Minnan courtyard-style design and traditional academy style, showcasing a rustic and elegant character. The total area of the exhibition hall is approximately 3,000 square meters, embodying the meaning of "Seeking Art" as the exhibition space. The entrance, akin to the size of a home door, creates an atmosphere of exploration, allowing the public to feel at home while utilizing public resources. It mainly features 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 space, and an atrium plaza exhibition area, frequently hosting exhibitions of painting, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and cultural artifacts. The art workshop includes four classrooms, named "Spring Rain Workshop," "Summer Lotus Workshop," "Autumn Moon Workshop," and "Winter Sun Workshop," equipped with excellent audiovisual facilities and movable seating, providing a comprehensive learning environment for arts and culture workshops and weekend family activities. The performance hall covers approximately 1,800 square meters, featuring a distinctive white membrane roof shaped like a bamboo hat, representing the center's most iconic architecture. The stage is designed in a proscenium style, with a total of 546 seats for the audience. It also includes a rehearsal room for orchestras and a rehearsal room for dance, making it a multifunctional venue for music, theater, and dance performances. The outdoor leisure area consists of an open performance space, including six outdoor plazas: Arts Plaza, Qingshui Plaza, Rotunda Plaza, Totem Plaza, Melon Pavilion Plaza, and Elegant Book Corridor, suitable for local operas, outdoor concerts, and weekend cultural activities. The Qingfeng Building is a two-story Minnan-style building, established to support artists in realizing their artistic dreams and to promote the aesthetic of life. Since 2013, the Qingfeng Building has been open for artists to apply for residency. During the residency period, visiting the public can closely engage with the process of artistic creation. Guided Tours: ■ Yes □ No ■ Reservation required Online Reservation: https://tcsac.taichung.gov.tw/Service/Tour_Apply
