Cultural Arts and Heritage Restoration
Promoting Arts and Humanities Education
The University established its Art Center in 2000 as a hub for cultural and arts education, later upgraded to the Office of Arts and Culture in 2013. To align with future trends in virtual technologies, it was renamed the Office of Technology and Arts Development in August 2024. The office integrates talent and resources across academia, industry, and government, focusing on cross-disciplinary performances and industry collaboration. Internally, it enriches students’ and faculty’s exposure to visual and performing arts, while externally, it expands opportunities for artists and industry partners.
Each year, the office curates 4–6 visual art exhibitions, 6 performing arts events, 6 humanities lectures, and 2 creative activities and competitions, creating a vibrant platform for campus art experiences.
These activities not only foster students’ aesthetic literacy and participation but also welcome community involvement, advancing the goal of art accessibility and cultural outreach.
Office of Technology and Arts Development – Key Directions
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● Design and implement art-related courses on campus. |
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● Regularly organize visual art exhibitions to broaden artistic perspectives. |
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● Host performing arts and music events on a regular basis. |
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● Offer cultural and arts lectures and specialized courses. |
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● Nurture campus “art ambassadors” to integrate art into daily life and foster an artistic atmosphere. |
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● Provide community art appreciation courses through the Citizen Academy, enhancing campus–community interaction. |
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● Engage community resources to promote cultural and artistic vitality. |
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● Strengthen the office’s online art platform to make art resources accessible to all. |
Cheng Shiu Arts Festival
Each semester, the University organizes a variety of arts and cultural activities, with students serving as volunteers to support filming, production, and publishing of artist portfolios, or as “Art Ambassadors” providing on-site guided tours. These roles enable students to gain deeper artistic experiences and enhance their cultural literacy.
In 2024, the Festival featured 5 exhibitions, 13 performing arts events, 21 creative lifestyle activities, 9 lectures, and 2 competitions. The programs attracted 14,071 participants in total, including 12,759 students and faculty and 1,312 community members, reflecting strong engagement both on and off campus.
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Exhibitions |
Lectures |
Lectures |
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Free Body – Hin-Chien Huang’s Metaverse |
Meet the Guru – Hin-Chien Huang’s XR Works |
Meet the Guru－Hin-Chien |
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Renowned Taiwanese new media artist Hin-Chien Huang was invited to showcase his works, expanding students’ understanding of artistic fields and creative approaches, and offering faculty and students exposure to diverse artistic expressions and styles. |
The program introduced Huang’s creative background, professional achievements, artistic style, and philosophy, guiding participants into his unique world of digital and immersive art, and exploring the aesthetics of the Metaverse. |
New media art, created and presented through emerging technologies and digital media, was highlighted through Huang’s on-site sharing. The lectures enabled students to experience multiple forms of artistic expression while enhancing their artistic perception and appreciation. |
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Dance |
Music |
Music |
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Nightfall Escape |
Street Concert |
“2024 Spring Concert” |
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“Escape at Night” opened with a black curtain symbolizing both the prelude to creation and the darkness before dawn. Blending modern, classical, and folk elements, the performance showcased diverse dance styles and the richness of Taiwan University of the Arts’ professional training, satisfying audiences with varied artistic tastes. |
Street performers and the University’s music clubs took turns on stage, filling the Hexi Corridor with vibrant afternoon melodies. Faculty and students enjoyed live music, coffee, and handmade floating flower workshops, experiencing the joy of campus arts and culture. |
Korea’s top vocal group Narin, renowned for winning multiple international a cappella competitions and performing at global music festivals, captivated audiences with its energetic stage presence and masterful interpretations of jazz and pop. Their performance was both infectious and unforgettable. |
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Music |
Creative Activities |
Creative Activities |
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“Jazz Vibes” |
“Lifelike Creations” Miniature Clay Workshop – Pizza Edition |
“Lucky Dragon” |
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The 20th century marked a period of dramatic transformation in classical music, with the integration of jazz techniques enriching rhythm and harmony. This concert featured works by Gershwin, Ravel, Piazzolla, and Sheffield, showcasing the diversity and innovative spirit of the era. |
Ms. Maggie Chang from Maggie Handmade Studio was invited as the instructor to provide a hands-on workshop. Faculty and students created miniature clay pizzas, experiencing the therapeutic and creative joy of crafting lifelike models. |
Leather craft instructor Ms. Hui-Hua Yang, certified by the Japan American Leather Craft Association, conducted a workshop on making practical leather phone pouches. Participants learned techniques such as carving and dyeing while experiencing the artistry of leathercraft. |
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Creative Activities |
Creative Activities |
Exhibitions |
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Floral Art Workshop – Floating Flowers |
Hand-Brewed Coffee Workshop |
Free Body – Hin-Chien Huang’s Metaverse VR Experience |
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With guidance from instructors and trained student assistants, participants received hands-on instruction in DIY floating flower arrangements. The activity aimed to inspire students’ creativity, enrich their artistic experiences, enhance their aesthetic appreciation, and foster collaboration and interaction among peers. |
Students interested in hand-brewed coffee were recruited and trained in advance, later serving as instructors during the event. Faculty and students learned the techniques and knowledge of hand-brewing coffee while experiencing the process firsthand, enriching their daily lives through this creative practice. |
A virtual reality experience allowed participants to immerse themselves in Hin-Chien Huang’s unique Metaverse world. Through this activity, participants explored the fusion of technology and art, broadened their horizons, stimulated creativity, and deepened their appreciation of arts and culture. |
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Exhibitions |
Exhibitions |
Competition |
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Reverence for Creation – 2024 Yang Yuan-Tai: 60 Years After the Sun Exhibition |
ATELIER 66 |
Campus Student Music Performance Competition |
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This exhibition presented the representative works of Taiwan’s national treasure ceramic sculptor, Yang Yuan-Tai (1939–2024). Serving as both a retrospective of his artistic career and a memorial, it honored Yang’s outstanding achievements and profound influence on modern ceramic art in Taiwan. |
Rooted in the French word “Atelier” (studio), the exhibition title “66” derives from the studio’s address. Atelier 66 tells the story of four artists realizing their shared dream, showcasing their recent representative works. |
Now in its 21st year, the competition has continually uncovered hidden musical talents within the University. Over time, it has fostered a vibrant campus music culture, making this long-standing event one of Cheng Shiu University’s distinctive traditions. |
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Competition |
Lectures |
Lectures |
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Campus Student Short Video Competition |
The Personalization of Yang Yuan-Tai’s Art: A Journey from Archetypes |
Intergenerational Healing Lessons: My Journey with Master Yang Yuan-Tai |
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To foster an artistic atmosphere on campus and inspire creativity, the University hosted a short video competition. The event encouraged students to creatively express their perspectives on campus arts and culture, while enhancing their video production and storytelling skills. |
Curated by Professor Yi-Wen Wang, this lecture centered on Master Yang Yuan-Tai’s philosophy of revering creation. It explored the evolution of his artistic expression across different periods, helping students and faculty gain deeper insights into his work. |
Professor Te-Ching Hung shared her personal friendship with Master Yang Yuan-Tai, reflecting on his openness and life wisdom. She highlighted how his perspective on life inspired her own growth and offered lasting encouragement. |
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Lectures |
Lectures |
戲劇 |
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About ATELIER 66 |
Form Beyond Form |
Life Radio: Falling in Love with You Again |
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Curator Chih-Wei Huang discussed the dynamic interactions and dialogues that emerged among four artists within the shared creative space of “ATELIER 66.” This unique symbiotic relationship not only infused each artist’s work with new energy but also shaped an artistic identity that balances individuality with collective consciousness. |
Artist Wen-Yung Huang explained that “Form Beyond Form” reflects the Buddhist notion that all phenomena are impermanent and without fixed essence—transient rather than eternal. Through this philosophy, he translates the fluidity of existence into his artworks, inviting viewers to experience the transformative nature of images. |
Part of the Life Radio theater series, this performance shared five short life stories. Each narrative explores the search for meaning and self-worth, guiding audiences to rediscover love for themselves, for society, and for life through journeys of reflection and change. |
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Music |
Music |
Music |
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2024 International A Cappella Festival |
Romance in the Square |
Romance in the Square Salon Concert |
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The award-winning Swedish vocal group AORA, renowned across Europe through tours, festivals, and competitions, has earned a distinguished reputation in the world of a cappella. Their performance guided audiences on a musical journey through folk, pop, and jazz. |
Romantic-era composers often depicted local and national cultures through music. Listeners could hear landscapes and traditions reflected in melodies, a trend especially prominent in Russia, where folk songs and dances inspired rich artistic creations, expressing the composers’ deep love for their homeland. |
Faculty, students, and guests were invited to enjoy an afternoon that blended coffee and the arts. In addition to music performances, students from the Department of Visual Communication Design provided hand-brewed coffee, offering participants a multisensory cultural experience. |
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Music |
Creative Activities |
Creative Activities |
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Street Music Concert |
Art Collage: Decoupage-Inspired Beverage Bag Workshop (3 sessions) |
Plant Dyeing DIY Workshop |
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A lively “Street Music Concert and Creative Handicraft Experience” was held at Hexi Corridor. Accompanied by music, participants not only enjoyed captivating melodies but also took part in engaging craft activities, spending a delightful afternoon enriched with art and life. |
Through the decoupage technique, participants created their own unique beverage bags. By selecting favorite patterns from diverse materials and applying creative collage methods, they produced personalized bags that combined both aesthetics and practicality. |
Plant-dyeing expert Ms. Lin Chieh-I, together with the Earth Workshop teaching team, guided students in hands-on processes such as tying and folding. This experience deepened students’ understanding of plant-dyeing art while enhancing the educational value of artistic practice. |
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Cultural and Arts Activities in 2024
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Type |
Sessions |
On-campus Faculty & Students |
Community Participants |
Student Volunteers |
Community Volunteers |
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Exhibitions |
5 |
5,930 |
1,084 |
30 |
77 |
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Lectures |
9 |
562 |
22 |
18 |
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Creative Activities |
21 |
714 |
6 |
106 |
16 |
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Performing Arts |
13 |
5,524 |
200 |
120 |
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Competitions |
2 |
29 |
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2 |
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360° Online Virtual Exhibition
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Promoting Local Cultural Heritage Preservation
The University’s Cultural Heritage Conservation Center houses specialized labs for paintings, paper, wood, and artifacts, applying scientific methods and advanced equipment to enhance conservation quality. The Center actively engages with communities and universities through restoration camps, workshops, and lectures to promote sustainable preservation.
In 2024, it collaborated with institutions including Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Taiwan Literature, and indigenous cultural centers, organizing 33 events with 852 participants, providing conservation support for 20 cases, and producing 4 educational videos on restoration techniques.
Upholding the Philosophy “Restoration as Education,” the Center established Taiwan’s first Open Restoration Center at Neiwei Arts Center in 2022, integrating conservation, exhibition, and education. In 2024, 6 workshops were held there with 90 participants, alongside a new open restoration space at the Pingtung “1936 Tobacco Culture Base.”
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Preservation of Indigenous Cultural Heritage
The University has long collaborated with indigenous institutions and communities, completing 27 projects between 2022–2024, including pest control for the Pingtung Indigenous Cultural Center’s collections and multiple conservation workshops.
In 2025, it secured support from the Ministry of Education’s Emerging University Program for the project “From Adversity to Prosperity: Sustainable Development and Local Practice of Indigenous Cultural Heritage.”
This initiative integrates expertise from the Department of Visual Communication Design, the Graduate Program in Cultural and Art Conservation, the Cultural Heritage Conservation Center, and the Office of Art and Technology, in partnership with Pingtung’s Taiwu Township Office and Laiyi Indigenous Cultural Center. The program strengthens academic–community collaboration and cultivates local talents in cultural heritage conservation.
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▲Costume Conservation and Restoration Workshop
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▲Restoration Experience Workshop |
