SUA - Something Useful Association (Taiwan)
Where artistic practice meets social impact
讓藝術實踐轉化為社會影響
Connecting art, education, and international exchange
Linking Taiwan with the world through a cross-cultural ecosystem
連結藝術、教育與國際交流
打造連結台灣與世界的跨文化生態系
SUP (Something Useful Project) is an artist-led initiative founded in London, dedicated to artistic practice, education, and international exchange.
SUA - Something Useful Association (Taiwan) takes SUP’s work and further translates into local engagement in Taiwan — fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustainable cultural development.
SUP 源自倫敦，由藝術家發起，致力於藝術創作、教育與國際交流。
透過 SUA 臺灣協會，這些經驗被轉化為在地的教育、社群參與和文化實踐，促進跨文化合作與長期發展。
我們誠摯邀請您成為 SUA 協會的發起人之一，攜手建立一個讓藝術實踐轉化為教育、社群與社會影響的文化系統。
SUP 與 SUA 臺灣協會
SUP（Something Useful Project）是一個以藝術家為核心的國際平台，致力於推動藝術創作、駐村計畫與跨文化交流，串連英國、印度與台灣之間的藝術網絡，並持續發展創作生態。
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) 為SUP在台灣的獨立社會實踐單位，建立連結藝術家與組織的平台，並促進在地脈絡中的持續合作與交流。
兩者共同構成一個相互連動的系統：
SUP（創作）
發展藝術實踐、國際網絡與創作生態
SUA（轉譯）
將其轉化為在地參與、教育實踐與社會影響
SUP & SUA Taiwan
SUP (Something Useful Project) delivers international residencies and artistic exchanges between UK & India & Taiwan.
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) serves as an independent social impact arm in Taiwan, building a platform that connects artists and organisations, and enables ongoing collaboration within local contexts.
Together, they form a connected system:
SUP creates — developing artistic practice, international networks, and creative ecosystems
SUA translates — transforming these into local engagement, education, and social impact
協會理念
藝術不只是表現形式，而是一種能進入社會、建立連結並產生具體影響的行動方式。
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) 在台灣致力於將藝術實踐轉化為可被理解、參與與共享的文化方法。透過在地的教育、社群與公共實踐，我們讓原本存在於藝術場域中的創作經驗，得以延伸至更廣泛的社會脈絡之中。
此一方法源自 SUP（Something Useful Project）所發展的藝術實踐框架，並由 SUA 在台灣進行轉譯與在地化實踐。
我們關注的不只是藝術的產出，而是藝術如何在不同情境中被啟動、被回應，並在在地持續發酵，轉化為具體且可延續的文化行動。
Why We Exist
Art is not only a form of expression, but a way of engaging with society, building connections, and generating meaningful impact.
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) works in Taiwan to translate artistic practice into a cultural method that can be understood, participated in, and shared. Through locally grounded work across education, community, and public contexts, we extend artistic experiences beyond the boundaries of the art field.
This approach is informed by the artistic framework developed by SUP (Something Useful Project), and is translated into situated practices through SUA’s work in Taiwan.
We are interested not only in artistic outcomes, but in how art is activated within different contexts — how it is responded to, and how it can continue to evolve into meaningful and sustained cultural action.
SUA 文化生態系
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) 在台灣推動一個持續循環的文化生態系，串連藝術實踐、教育與分享、展演與駐村、國際交流與社群連結。
此生態系以循環的方式運作：
藝術實踐 → 教育與分享 → 展演與駐村 → 國際交流 → 社群連結
在台灣，SUA 致力於讓這個循環被實際啟動與參與，使藝術創作的實作經驗得以被分享、交流與延伸，並在不同文化與社群之間持續流動。
此生態系的概念與整體架構源自 SUP（Something Useful Project）所發展的國際框架，並透過 SUA 在地的教育與社會實踐被轉化與實現。
作為首個與 SUP 國際網絡連結的在地協會，SUA 使這一系統在台灣得以落地發展，並逐步形成連結藝術家、教育者、學生、社群與企業資源的文化生態。
在此過程中，藝術不僅停留於創作本身，而成為一種可被理解、參與並持續發展的社會實踐。
SUA Cultural Ecosystem
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) develops and activates a continuously evolving cultural ecosystem in Taiwan, connecting artistic practice, learning and sharing, exhibitions and residencies, international exchange, and community engagement.
This ecosystem operates as an ongoing cycle:
Artistic Practice → Learning & Sharing → Exhibitions & Residencies → International Exchange → Community Engagement
Within Taiwan, SUA works to make this cycle active and accessible — enabling hands-on artistic experiences to be shared, exchanged, and extended across different cultural and social contexts.
The concept and overall structure of this ecosystem originate from the international framework developed by SUP (Something Useful Project), and are translated into local practice through SUA’s work in education and socially engaged initiatives.
As the first locally established association connected to SUP’s international network, SUA enables this ecosystem to take form in Taiwan — gradually building connections between artists, educators, students, communities, and industry partners.
Through this process, art is not only presented as an outcome, but understood as an evolving practice — one that can be participated in, shared, and developed into meaningful social impact.
核心動力
藝術轉譯
將藝術實踐轉化為可被理解、參與與延伸的經驗，使創作不僅存在於藝術場域，而能進入教育與社會之中。
教育與參與
創造讓人們實際參與藝術過程的機會，促進創意思維、文化理解與跨領域學習。
社會連結
透過藝術建立人與人、組織與社群之間的關係，使藝術在社會中發揮具體且必要的作用。
在地化的國際交流
讓國際交流不只發生，而能在在地持續發酵，轉化為具體且可延續的文化影響。
Our Core Pillars
Artistic Translation
Placing artists at the centre, we translate creative processes and experiences into forms that can be understood, participated in, and extended — enabling art to enter education and wider social contexts as an active mode of practice.
Education & Participation
Through collaborations with universities, institutions, and cross-disciplinary partners, we create opportunities for students and young people to actively engage in artistic processes, fostering creative thinking and cultural understanding beyond passive learning.
Community Engagement
We support art in taking on a meaningful role within communities, facilitating connections between artists, local organisations, and diverse sectors, and building relationships that are both purposeful and sustainable.
International Translation
We connect international artistic resources and translate them into forms that resonate with local cultural and educational contexts, ensuring that cross-cultural exchange leads to tangible and lasting impact in Taiwan.
願景
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) 臺灣協會致力於建立一個讓藝術不僅被觀看，而能真正進入社會、產生連結與影響的文化系統。
透過藝術實踐的轉譯，我們促進藝術家、教育者與社群之間的交流與合作，使國際的藝術經驗能在在地被理解、回應並持續發酵，轉化為具體且可延續的文化行動。
此一工作方法源自 SUP（Something Useful Project）所發展的藝術實踐框架，並由 SUA 在台灣進行在地化的實踐與延伸。
我們關注的不只是藝術的生成，而是藝術如何在教育、公共參與與社會脈絡中被啟動與流動，並逐步形成一個開放、連結且持續成長的文化生態。
Our Vision
Something Useful Association (SUA) works to establish a cultural system in Taiwan where art is not only viewed, but actively enters society — generating connections and meaningful impact.
Through the translation of artistic practice, we foster exchange and collaboration between artists, educators, and communities, enabling international experiences to be understood, responded to, and sustained within a local context.
This approach is informed by the artistic framework developed by SUP (Something Useful Project), and is carried forward through SUA’s locally grounded work.
We are interested not only in the production of art, but in how art is activated within education, public engagement, and wider social contexts — forming an open, connected, and continuously evolving cultural ecosystem.
目標
將藝術實踐轉化為可被理解、參與並持續延伸的社會影響。
建立藝術家、教育與社群之間的連結與合作機制，促進知識與經驗的流動。
推動國際交流在地化，使跨文化經驗能在台灣被回應、深化並產生實質影響。
發展一個可持續運作的組織系統，支持文化行動的生成與長期發展。
Objectives
To translate artistic practice into forms of social impact that can be understood, participated in, and sustained.
To build connective structures between artists, education, and communities, enabling the circulation of knowledge and experience.
To localise international exchange, ensuring that cross-cultural experiences are meaningfully received, developed, and embedded within Taiwan.
To develop a sustainable organisational system that supports the ongoing generation of cultural action.
我們的行動
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) 在台灣透過不同形式的合作與實踐，將藝術方法帶入教育、社會與文化場域，並持續發展一個可運作的文化系統。
1. 藝術進入教育
與學校及教育機構合作，將藝術實踐轉化為學習與參與的過程，培養創意思維與文化理解。
2. 藝術進入社會
透過展覽、公共活動與跨領域合作，使藝術在不同社會場域中被理解、參與與回應。
3. 國際經驗的在地轉化
連結 SUP（Something Useful Project）及其國際網絡的資源，並轉化為適合台灣文化與教育脈絡的實踐形式。
4. 社群與跨域連結
建立藝術家、教育者、在地組織與不同領域之間的合作關係，促進資源流動與共同創作。
5. 文化內容與知識共享
透過出版、文化媒體與研究交流，讓藝術經驗得以被記錄、傳播與延伸。
6. 資源整合與永續發展
串聯企業、空間與多方資源，建立支持文化行動的長期運作機制。
What We Do
SUA – Something Useful Association (Taiwan) works across multiple contexts in Taiwan to bring artistic methods into education, society, and cultural life — developing a system that can operate and grow over time.
1. Art in Education
Collaborating with schools and educational institutions to translate artistic practice into processes of learning and participation, fostering creative thinking and cultural understanding.
2. Art in Society
Through exhibitions, public programmes, and cross-disciplinary collaborations, enabling art to be understood, engaged with, and responded to across different social contexts.
3. Localising International Practice
Connecting with SUP (Something Useful Project) and its international network, and translating these experiences into forms relevant to Taiwan’s cultural and educational contexts.
4. Community and Cross-sector Collaboration
Building connections between artists, educators, local organisations, and other fields, supporting the circulation of resources and co-creation.
5. Cultural Content and Knowledge Sharing
Developing publications, cultural media, and research exchange to document, share, and extend artistic practices.
6. Resource Integration and Sustainability
Bringing together partners, spaces, and resources to support the long-term development of cultural initiatives.
我們誠摯邀請您成為 SUA 臺灣協會的發起人之一，攜手建立一個讓藝術實踐轉化為教育、社群與社會影響的文化系統。
何謂發起人?
社團發起人是指發起、籌組社團法人或人民團體的人，是社團成立的推動者和核心人物。請參閱台灣內政部相關訊息。
發起人的資格?
發起人必須年滿20 歲，並符合以下條件： 1. 發起人至少需要30 人以上。 2. 發起人需為成年人，且具備中華民國國籍或居留證。3. 發起人不得有特定犯罪紀錄。
當發起人需要提供什麼資料?
為辦理協會設立相關程序，需請您協助提供基本資料，包括姓名、身分證字號、身分證正反面照片及目前就職或就學資訊。
所有資料將僅用於本次申請用途，SUP 會妥善保管並於審核完成後銷毀，敬請放心。
有關協會發起人
FAQs
發起人需要做什麼？
在協會籌備過程中，參與籌備會議之過程。例如：推選籌備會委員，組織籌備會…等。SUP 團隊會擔任總招之角色，確保發起人可以了解各階段的發展，籌辦事宜順暢。
發起人需要繳費嗎?
協會設立費用由SUP贊助支出。發起人不需繳交費用。
當發起人與協會的會員一樣嗎?
兩者不同。發起人日後若想成為會員，需按照協會規範申請入會。
NCUE x SUP 2025
In 2025, we are honoured to launch the first edition of the SUP International Artist-in-Residence Programme in Taiwan, hosted in partnership with the National Changhua University of Education (NCUE).
我們很榮幸於 2025 年首次將這項計畫帶至台灣，攜手國立彰化師範大學共同推出「NCUE x SUP 2025 臺英藝術家駐校與交流計畫」。
