亞洲製作人平台工作營 APP CAMP 中台灣田調小組 Central Taiwan Group Research
舉辦期間： 2025年11月25-26日 舉辦地點： 臺中、彰化
小組領隊— 陳柏潔 Po-Chieh Chen (Taiwan)
小組成員— Jin Yim (South Korea), Namhyun Kim (South Korea) Freya Waterson (Australia), Susan Bui (Asutralia), Varissara Borkird (Thailand), Saatvika Kantamneni (India), Pennie Chang (New Zealand), Micah Sofia Pinto (Philippines), Kensuke Seto Cameron (Japan), Mark Benedict Cheong (Singapore), Jay-Thien Nguyen (Vietnam)
APP Camp Returns to Taiwan After a Decade, Exploring the Diversity and Creativity of Central Taiwan’s Arts Ecosystem
2025/11/25-26, Taichung, Taiwan
The Asian Producers’ Platform Camp (APP Camp)—initiated by independent producers and organizations from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Australia—aims to explore Asia’s cultural landscape, foster creative practices in performing arts production, promote cross-cultural exchange, and cultivate future arts leaders. After a decade, this significant event for the Asia-Pacific performing arts community returns to Taiwan and Okinawa, Japan.
This year’s program attracted over 60 producers from across the Asia-Pacific region. Through multiple Group Research teams, participants conducted field studies and in-depth exchanges in cities including Kaohsiung, Tainan, Taichung, Changhua, and Taitung, each focusing on different themes. Among them, the Central Taiwan Research Group, curated by Ars Association, led 11 producers under the theme “In Pursuit of a Place Where Art Can Dwell” to visit arts spaces in Taichung and its surroundings, investigating the multifaceted connections between art, community, and environment. This initiative naturally fostered knowledge exchange, cultural engagement, and opened doors for future collaborations.
The 11 producers hail from Australia, South Korea, Thailand, India, New Zealand, the Philippines, Japan, Singapore, and Vietnam, bringing expertise in cross-cultural collaboration, public art in shared spaces, performing arts curation, theater production, audience development, community engagement, youth empowerment, interdisciplinary projects, and international networking. Their diverse planning and cultural practices reflect strong professional influence and rich experience within global arts networks.
The Central Taiwan group visited National Taichung Theater, Glitch, Downtown Renaissance Association, and Lukang Arts Festival, observing efforts by public institutions to advance professional development in the arts sector, the experimental spirit of independent spaces, and cultural practices in local revitalization—showcasing the resilience and creativity of the region’s arts ecosystem.
Beyond the research itinerary, an exchange event was held on November 25 at Ars Association Base, sponsored by the Taichung City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau, featuring a warm and lively gathering. Ars Association invited local artists and APP Camp participants for face-to-face sharing, including TimeArt Studio, 20% Experimental Theatre, Lit Art, Daily Production Dance Company, and S. Dance, discussing how to break boundaries and challenge creative practices in non-traditional spaces under the resource constraints of today’s environment. Representatives from National Taichung Theater, Taichung Museum of Fine Arts, and Mizen Space also attended, highlighting the collaborative spirit between grassroots initiatives and public institutions.
Ars Association believes that art is a bridge connecting local communities and the world. Through creation, we explore cultural diversity, respond to social issues, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration and international exchange—making art a force for public dialogue and cultural innovation. Through APP Camp’s international engagement, Asia-Pacific producers delved into Central Taiwan’s cultural vitality, fostering cross-sector partnerships and injecting new energy into performing arts, paving the way for future collaborations.
Special thanks to our Central Taiwan partners:
Taichung City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau; National Taichung Theater (Manager WANG Wei-Ling, Associate Manager CHIU Mei-Fang, Resident Artist Lisa LAI); Downtown Renaissance Association (Dr. SU Jui-Pi, Manager KUO Tsai-Jou); Glitch (Curator CHANG Wen-Hao); Lukang Arts Festival (Curator TIUNN Kìng-gia̍p); TimeArt Studio (Artistic Director WU Cheng-Yu); 20% Experimental Theatre (Director CHOU Ping); Lit Art (Director HUANG Tzu-Yi); S. Dance (Artistic Director WU Szu-Wei); Daily Production Dance Company (Artistic Director HSU Ting-Wei).
Heartfelt gratitude to the 2025 Taiwan Local Planning Team for making this independently driven international exchange possible!
Special recognition to:
Yukio Nitta, Besty LAN, SUN Ping, CHEN Po-Chieh, LO Yinru, WU Wei-Wei (Chairperson, Southern Taiwan Performing Arts Association). Your dedication has turned this vision of cross-border exchange into reality!
Curated by Ars Association, the “Artists’ Lab Workshop” series is inspired by the concept of Laboratory, inviting some of our favorite local and international artists to Taichung to share their art, philosophy, and embodied methods. These gatherings aim to offer inspiration through exchange and learning for those who are passionate about the performing arts.
This year, we are honored to feature two outstanding Taiwanese female artists: • Ljuzem Madiljin, founder and artistic director of Tjimur Dance Theatre, and • I-Fen Tung, co-artistic director of Fist and Cake Production.
Together, they will lead two workshops of demonstration and practice, focusing on presence and breath—perfect for those who love movement and dance.
2006年創立臺灣首支以排灣族文化為主體的當代全職舞團「蒂摩爾古薪舞集」。從2009年至2024年間，統籌了17支演出作品，並率領團隊在歐洲、北美洲及亞洲地區演出。2014年，創立排灣族當代舞蹈教學系統，並研發出「tjimur身體訓練技巧」。2018年，發起了「TJIMUR藝術生活節」，至今已邀請30位國際藝術家到部落駐村，推動在地文化與國際對話。2021年，榮獲原住民族傑出成就獎，並與巴魯．瑪迪霖被《表演藝術雜誌》評選為舞蹈類年度人物（PAR People of the Year）。
現任雙人創作組合「藝術報國 Ars Association」藝術總監，從事創作、表演與策展。畢業於美國紐約州立大學柏切斯分校舞蹈學院(BFA cum laude, Purchase College, State University of New York)，主修編舞，並受邀加入紐約Elisa Monte Dance擔任專職舞者。2004年起開展藝術領域企劃、製作、策展等全方位面向，曾任職於雲門2、表演藝術聯盟及臺中國家歌劇院節目企劃部與藝術教育部。現為表演藝術網絡發展協會(PANDA) 理事、臺灣舞蹈生態行動協會與亞洲製作人平台工作營 (Asian Producers’ Platform Camp) 的成員，2023年獲選為湄公河文化中心 (Mekong Cultural Hub) 2024 Curated Conferences計畫成員之一。
現任雙人創作組合「藝術報國」藝術總監。從事策展、製作與創作。 畢業於美國紐約州立大學柏切斯分校舞蹈學院，主修編舞 (BFA cum laude, Purchase College, State University of New York)，2002年以最高榮譽紐約州立大學首長獎畢業，並獲頒Bert Terborgh舞蹈獎。 於就學期間演出過多位編舞家作品，包含：曾演出過編舞家José Limón、Mark Morris、Doug Verone、Ayako Kurakake、Pascal Rioult、沈偉等多部作品，並於2002年代表Purchase Dance Corps 參加於德國杜賽道夫舉辦的Global Dance 2002，由臺、美、港、澳洲四國大學共演臺灣編舞家林懷民作品《薪傳》。並於畢業後，受邀加入紐約Elisa Monte Dance擔任專職舞者。 2004年返台後，曾任職於蘭陽舞蹈團台北團、雲門2、表演藝術聯盟及臺中國家歌劇院節目企劃部與藝術教育部，從事演出製作、節目與活動策劃、藝術教育與國際交流等工作。 2020年與設計師陳鈺分共同成立藝術報國。現為表演藝術網絡發展協會(PANDA) 理事、臺灣舞蹈生態行動協會會員、亞洲製作人平台工作營 (Asian Producers’ Platform Camp) 成員，2023年獲選為湄公河文化中心 (Mekong Cultural Hub) 2024 Curated Conferences計畫成員之一。
☆ In the morning, more than ten participants gathered in Taichung’s old city area for a guided tour. In a city where the past and present coexist, the tour provided a perspective from the firsthand experiences of the “Hidden”, the individuals who once living on the streets. This allowed the participants to perceive the old within the new and the new within the old. Through participation, we hoped to bring warmth to these “Hidden” individuals.
☆ Since the launch of the Asian Producers’ Platform CAMP in 2013 (from the premeeting period), the discussion of the role of a Taiwanese performing arts producer has emerged and has a clearer positioning. Initiated by four countries, including Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, the camp is organized annually in different cities and countries for knowledge and experience exchange.
Yesterday afternoon, we brought the international network to Taichung. The APP CAMP – Taiwan team hosted a sharing session involving six Taiwanese producers. They shared trends in the arts and cultural environments across various Asian countries since 2014, offering reflections and proposals for arts developments. This marked the first time the APP CAMP departed from the capital to conduct such a sharing session in Taichung, embodying the practice of “decentralization.”
We believe this professional knowledge, information and practice sharing session broadened the perspectives of attendees, whether creators, producers, or institution operators, generating new keywords for their work.
☆ The third activity- PANDA BAR (Performing Arts Network Development Association) which co-organized with Ars Association, welcomed a surprise guest today: Mr. Kyu Choi, the initiator of APP CAMP and current Artistic Director of the Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF), ensuring a complete connection for today’s event.
The PANDA BAR, gathered 40 producers, independent creators, creative teams, venues from the north and central regions, government agencies from the south, and non-profit organizations. We invited four central Taiwan performing arts teams to share their artistic and creative concepts, including the 日日製作 Daily Production純白舍Dance Lab 、 唯，劇場 V.TheatreGroup and 藝術報國 Ars Association. Stepping into the grassroots environment, there are more dedicated creators in central Taiwan worthy of attention.
我們非常開心能在這樣充滿動能的場合裡，與大家更新現況，互相串連。
We are thrilled to update and connect with everyone in such a dynamic setting.
中華民國表演藝術網絡發展協會(PANDA, Performing Arts Network Development Association) 的發起，即是為了在藝文領域中的藝術行政、製作人能夠有交換經驗的空間，不定期聚會。這次首次來到臺中，場面十分熱絡。除了歡迎更多專業人士加入PANDA，也歡迎其他城市的召喚。
Performing Arts Network Development Association (PANDA) aims to provide a platform for exchange of experiences among arts administrators and producers in the arts and cultural field, holding irregular gatherings. This first visit to Taichung witnessed an enthusiastic atmosphere. Besides welcoming more professionals to join PANDA, it also welcome invitations from other cities.
也許下一場PANDA藝起吧就在你的城市。
Perhaps the next PANDA BAR will take place in your city.
現為國立清華大學藝術學院「科技藝術研究所所長」暨「科技藝術學士班主任」，同時為策展人與藝評家、財團法人數位藝術基金會董事、文化研究學會理事。畢業於美國俄亥俄大學跨科際藝術系博士，學術專長為新媒體藝術美學、科技文化研究與當代藝術評論。曾獲第一屆與第二屆數位藝術評論入選獎（2007, 2008）、2020-2021 連續兩年獲得日本東京大學訪問學者資格（日本台灣交流協會獎助）。目前正籌劃《鏡像・映像：80後的當代影像藝術展》（台灣攝影文化中心），並同時執行《台灣數位表演與科技劇場的歷史、美學與創作 研究暨出版計劃》（文化部110台灣藝術研究補助）。曾擔任台灣文化部《科技藝術政策規劃研究案》計畫主持人、《科技與新媒體應用於藝術藏品之研究計畫》（國美館）、連續三年擔任國立臺灣美術館「臺灣數位藝術知識與創作流通平台」維運案計劃主持人、策劃《未來狂想曲》與《光映綺想曲：2021林園光影藝術展》（新北市文化局）、《虛幻生命：國際生物科技藝術展》（空總），《Fading Digital Memories》（西班牙馬德里），《後・技・藝：科技部專題研究計畫成果展》（科技部、國美館）、《絕對・凝視：柯錫杰玖齡影像藝術展》（國父紀念館）、《後數位人類紀—2019國際科技藝術展》（國美館）、《故事跨視界展》（IP EXPO）策展人（文化部）、《2015-2016年台灣科技藝術節—潮》（文化部）、《2014科技藝術展—奇幻視界》（國美館）、《Reaching Beyond: Taiwan Artist Actions》（美國波士頓）、《第八屆臺北數位藝術節—超神經》、《第七屆臺北數位藝術節—第二自然》、《Pause in Time and Space: Taiwan Video Art @ Madatac》（西班牙）、《顫・動・感：台灣新媒體藝術新銳展》（香港）等展。著有《關鍵論述與在地實踐：在地化脈絡化下的新媒體藝術》一書，並編輯《藝術松》、《數位藝述》（共五輯）等書。
特別感謝中部夥伴的支持
Special recognition to:
