Meiling Museum of Art Introduction
Meiling Art Museum is located in Zhongzheng Park in Puzi City. It was initiated by the students of Teacher Wu Meiling to honor their mentor's educational spirit and to promote the master's ideals and the development of local art. In 1984, with the agreement of the board of directors and supervisors of the foundation, the unfinished building was donated to the Chiayi County Government for further construction, and it was officially completed and opened on July 11, 1995, the centenary of Mr. Wu Meiling's birth. Since its establishment, the Cultural Affairs Bureau's Meiling Art Museum has been committed to integrating the industrial activities of various townships and cities in Chiayi County, supporting the establishment of local specialty museums to develop agricultural, forestry, fishery, and tourism resource culture, as well as planning and assisting in the establishment of public art and promoting visual art activities. Its goal is to implement art education and strengthen grassroots cultural construction. Over the years, it has also organized cultural exhibitions and activities to enrich the cultural life of the community, becoming a popular leisure destination for the public on weekends. The museum covers an area of approximately 500 ping, which can be divided into four main areas: exhibition halls, workshop classrooms, collection room, and administrative area. 1. Exhibition Hall: The total area of the exhibition hall is about 350 ping, divided into a first-floor exhibition room and a second-floor exhibition room, suitable for exhibitions of paintings, photography, sculptures, ceramics, and artifacts. 2. Workshop Classroom: The workshop classroom is located in the basement of the museum, providing a space for the public to learn calligraphy, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and training for volunteers. 3. Collection Room: The collection room is located on the second floor of the museum and mainly houses the artworks of the centenarian Wu Meiling. 4. Administrative Area: The administrative area is located on the left side of the museum entrance, serving as the place for administrative management and office work.
