Meiling Museum of Art Introduction
Meiling Museum of Art is located within Zhongzheng Park in Puzi City. It was initiated in 1984 by the students of Teacher Wu Meiling to honor their mentor's educational spirit and to promote the master's philosophy and the development of local art. In 1991, the board of the foundation agreed to donate the unfinished building to the Chiayi County Government for further construction, and it was officially completed and opened on July 11, 1995, to celebrate Mr. Wu Meiling's centenary. Since its establishment, the Meiling Museum of Art has been dedicated to integrating the industrial activities of various townships within Chiayi County, supporting the establishment of local characteristic museums to develop agricultural, forestry, fishery, and tourism cultural resources. It also plans and assists in establishing public art and promoting visual arts activities to enhance artistic education and grassroots cultural construction, while organizing cultural exhibitions and events to enrich the humanities and provide a great leisure destination for the public. The museum covers an area of approximately 1,650 square meters and is mainly divided into four areas: exhibition halls, workshop classrooms, collection rooms, and an administration area. 1. Exhibition Hall: The total area of the exhibition hall is about 1,150 square meters, divided into a first-floor exhibition room and a second-floor exhibition room, suitable for various exhibition activities such as painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and artifacts. 2. Workshop Classroom: The workshop classroom is located in the basement of the museum, offering courses in calligraphy, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and training for volunteer groups. 3. Collection Room: The collection room is located on the second floor of the museum, primarily housing the artworks of centenarian Mr. Wu Meiling. 4. Administration Area: The administration area is located on the left side of the museum entrance, designated for administrative management and office purposes.
