SUP 2025 UK Arts and Culture Exchange
UK x INDIA x TAIWAN
An immersive cross-cultural experience hosted in the UK, bringing together participants from the India and Taiwan residencies to connect, collaborate, and engage with the local arts scene.
Video documentation by Hao Ning Chang Aug 2025
Supported by SUP and our UK partners, the two-week programme in Manchester and London presents a touring exhibition of the work created on the residencies and offers participants first-hand insights, creative dialogue, and the opportunity to build lasting international connections.
Designed as a vehicle for meaningful engagement, the programme seeks to create space for wider international arts education discussions and creative exchanges. Led by local artists, activities include gallery and museum visits, artist studio tours, art institution visits, community arts engagement, and the creation of two exhibitions in collaboration with UK partners.
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Nicola Hills
India Resident Artist
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Margarita Frančeska Loze
Taiwan Resident Artist
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Tarla Patel
India Resident Artist
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Danny Young
Taiwan Resident Artist
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Hao Ning Chang
Digital art and new media Lecturer, National Changhua University of Education
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Prof. Rajarshi Smart
Asst. Professor, IDPT-SCET, Sarvajanik University
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Prof. Naishadh Jani
Asst. Professor, IDPT-SCET, Sarvajanik University
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Yu Han (Austin) Chen
3rd Year Art Student, National Changhua University of Education
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Manav Sumra
Architecture Student, Sarvajanik University
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En Ling Sung
2nd Year Art Student, National Changhua University of Education
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Ling Wei Tiong
1st Year Art Student, National Changhua University of Education
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Nityam Zaveri
Art Student, Sarvajanik University
Something Useful Project
Something Useful Project (SUP), founded in 2011, is a UK-based NGO dedicated to creating unique 3–6
month international residency opportunities for UK artists.
Each residency is designed to support the development of the artist’s professional practice while
offering meaningful opportunities to engage with local art students, tutors, and fellow creatives—
immersing themselves in the cultural and artistic landscapes of the host country.
In 2024, SUP established a local team in Taiwan. With extensive cross-disciplinary experience across
the UK’s art, culture, and education sectors, the SUP Taiwan team brings a forward-thinking and
adaptable strategic approach tailored to Taiwan’s unique context.
SU x SUP 2025
Discover more about our international artist residency programme in collaboration with the Sarvajanik School of Fine Arts, Sarvajanik University (India).
NCUE x SUP 2025
Discover more about our international artist residency programme in collaboration with Department of Fine Arts, National Changhua University of Education (Taiwan).
