History
National Tsing Hua University Arts and Culture Center is an integration of the Arts Center, established in 1988, and the "Museum Preparatory Office" that began planning in 2008 and officially established in 2015.
Arts Center
National Tsing Hua University Center of Art and Culture was founded in 1988 with the aim of enhancing the artistic atmosphere on campus, cultivating talents in humanities, art, and sciences, and serving as a cradle for exhibitions and performances with social and cultural significance. It was the pioneering art center among universities in Taiwan. Since its establishment, the Center has played a crucial role in promoting art and culture on campus and in the community. It is responsible for organizing art exhibitions, promoting art education and activities, enhancing appreciation of arts and culture, and assisting in beautifying the campus. The Center has been committed to developing diverse and comprehensive art activities, serving faculty, students, and the local community in Hsinchu. It has contributed to the development of the local arts and cultural industry by providing opportunities for artists to showcase their work in various fields such as visual arts, music, performing arts, and film. The center strives to interpret contemporary art styles and provides opportunities for face-to-face interaction between campus residents, community members, and contemporary artists. It aims to create an excellent artistic environment and atmosphere, establish a distinctive artistic image and reputation, and promote aesthetic education.
For more historical information, please visit the official website of the Tsing Hua University Center of Arts Culture.
Former Directors of the Arts Center:
- Su, Yu-Huei (2022 - 2023)
- Chiu, Chih-Yung (2020 - 2021)
- Shiau, Ming-Twen (2019 - 2020)
- Chiang, I-Ying (2017 - 2019)
- Wang, Hsiao-Fan (2012 - 2017)
- Liu, Ruey-Hua (2006 - 2012)
- Huang, Chao-Hsi (2002 - 2006)
- Li, Chia-Wei (2000 - 2002)
- Yang, Min-Ching (1998 - 2000)
- Li, Chia-Wei (1997 - 1998)
- Perng, Ming-Hwei (1994 - 1996)
- Joan Stanley-Baker (1990 - 1993)
- Soong, Wen-Li (1988 - 1990)
Museum Preparatory Office
The Museum began its planning phase in 2008 under the management of the Tsing Hua University Library. On February 1, 2015, the "Museum Preparatory Office" was officially established, and in May of the same year, the National Tsing Hua University Museum Preparatory Committee was formed.
For more information on the Museum's preparatory process, please visit the official website of the Museum.
Former Directors of the Museum Preparatory Office:
Ma, Meng-Ching (2017.02 - 2021.05)