Taichung City Seaport Art Center Introduction
Taichung City's Port Art Center is located in the Qingshui District, nestled between mountains and the sea, built on a series of artificial hills and flat land. The architecture is designed in a Minnan style, exuding an antique and elegant charm. This multifunctional complex serves as an art exhibition and performance venue, covering an area of approximately 3 hectares, and is primarily divided into exhibition halls, a performance hall, an artist information center, a conference hall, an outdoor theater and leisure area, a workshop area, and an administrative area, with fully equipped facilities. In addition to providing a stage for cultural and artistic performances and serving as a gathering place for cultural leisure activities, it has actively addressed the inherent disadvantages of its remote geographic location, becoming a core and venue for national art performances. Due to Taichung City's elongated east-west geography, the allocation of local cultural resources is challenging. To effectively promote arts and culture, the Port Art Center has been under construction since 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, Taichung Port to the west, and the Dajia River to the north, built on a series of artificial hills and flat land, interpreting the overall space as “courtyard space.” The architecture mimics the Minnan courtyard style and carries a traditional academy's tone, characterized by its quaint elegance. The total area of the exhibition hall is around 3,000 square meters, with the theme of "Seeking Art" reflected in its design. The entrance is about the size of a house door, creating an atmosphere of exploration, which makes visitors feel at home while making good use of public resources. It mainly 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 a courtyard plaza exhibition area, frequently hosting exhibitions of painting, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, pottery, and cultural relics. The arts workshop consists of four classrooms, named "Spring Rain Workshop," "Summer Lotus Workshop," "Autumn Moon Workshop," and "Winter Sun Workshop," equipped with good audio-visual facilities and movable seating, providing an excellent learning environment for art classes and weekend family workshops. The performance hall occupies about 1,800 square meters, with a distinctive white membrane roof shaped like a bamboo hat, being the most iconic building of the center. The stage features a proscenium design, with a total of 546 seats in the audience area. It includes rehearsal rooms for both music bands and dance, serving as a multifunctional medium-sized performance space primarily for music, with drama and dance as supplementary forms. The outdoor theater and leisure area comprises an open performance space that includes six outdoor plazas: Art Plaza, Qingshui Plaza, Rotary Plaza, Totem Plaza, Melon Shed Plaza, and Elegant Book Gallery, suitable for local operas, outdoor concerts, and weekend cultural activities. Qingfeng Building is a two-story Minnan-style structure aimed at supporting artists in realizing their artistic dreams by providing space for creative development and promoting lifestyle aesthetics. Since 2013, Qingfeng Building has been open for artist applications for residency. During their stay, visiting members of the public can closely observe the artistic creation process. Guided tours: ■ Yes □ No ■ Reservation required Online reservation: https://www.tcsac.gov.tw/Service/Tour_Apply
