Opened in February 2010, Taipei Contemporary Art Center (TCAC) is an independent initiative founded by a group of artists, curators, scholars and cultural activists. TCAC is a platform for the art community to express itself, to interact among themselves and to exchange with international art worlds; a discursive space where the art community can discuss, research and address their concerns on socio-political issues, cultural policies and aesthetic positions — ultimately becoming a shared channel where critical opinions on social and cultural changes are voiced.

During its two-year pilot phase, TCAC is housed in a 4-story building in the Taipei Ximen area. Major activities include the presentation of art works, films, books, music, and performances, as well as lectures, forums, symposiums, publications and exhibitions. Besides programs planned and produced by our operation team, we are also open to external initiatives. At TCAC, we welcome and encourage emerging artists and professionals to create and present their own discursive and artistic programs.

Taipei Contemporary Art Center Archives is a research database consisting of artists and other art professionals actively working in Taiwan (and abroad).

In its founding phase, the financial operation of TCAC is made possible by the generously donated works of artists and support of individuals. However, the long-term goal is to secure governmental and/or private sponsorship(s) to facilitate a stable and independent operation.