What We Do

CELEBRATING THE ARTS THROUGH CREATIVE COLLABORATION AND CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION 

Founded in 2011, we are a UK NGO arts and culture organisation committed to providing UK-based artists with unique international residency opportunities.

In collaboration with UK arts professionals, we design bespoke 3-6 month programms that enable artists to work in prestigious partner institutions abroad.

In addition to advancing their professional practice, our residencies offer artists the opportunity to engage with local art students, tutors, and fellow artists, while exploring the vibrant culture and immersing themselves in the dynamic art scenes of the host country.

Our Goals

  • To create and inspire artwork that celebrates arts in education, society and industry.

  • To promote creative practice as an underlying value of a healthier nation at a local, regional and national level.

  • To further the development and understanding of visual arts at graduate and professional levels.

  • To celebrate the locality of the host institution through open studios and proliferation during the three-month programme.

  • Damian Rayne

    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

    Damian Rayne is an arts and culture professional with a long-standing commitment to creating supportive spaces where artists and creatives can thrive. As the founder of SUP, The Muse Gallery, XYZ Gallery, and several other art and creative initiatives, he leads the development of meaningful, impact-driven projects that champion collaboration, cultural exchange, and community engagement. His work cultivates environments that enrich the arts and make a lasting contribution to the wider social and cultural landscape—both nationally and internationally.

    Damian continues to advocate for the transformative power of the arts as a vehicle for connection, dialogue, and shared understanding across borders.

    Damian Rayne｜SUP 英國創辦人暨總監

    Damian Rayne 長年深耕於國際藝術與文化交流領域，致力於為藝術家與創作者打造支持性強、具永續發展潛力的藝術平台。作為 SUP、The Muse Gallery、XYZ Gallery 及多項藝術文化計畫的創辦人，他所推動的專案強調合作精神、文化對話與社群參與，並以具體成果在在地與國際層面產生深遠影響。他所營造的創作環境不僅促進藝術實踐的深化，更積極回應當代社會與文化的多元需求。Damian 始終倡導藝術作為變革的力，視其為跨文化連結、對話與共識建構的關鍵媒介，並持續透過具行動力的實踐推動全球藝術網絡的連結與擴展。

  • Sangita Mistry

    SUP ASSOCIATE

    Sangita is an experienced art psychotherapist, photographer, and educator with over 20 years of expertise. In 2011, she was among the first artists to join the SUP initiative in Gujarat, India. She plays a pivotal role in assessing artist suitability for the programme and providing ongoing support to both artists and institutions throughout their residencies in India.

  • Samantha Y Huang

    CO-DIRECTOR TAIWAN

    Samantha (Yun-Ting) Huang is an arts advocate from Changhua, Taiwan, and currently serves as the Co-director of SUP Taiwan. She plays a key role in shaping creative strategies and building cross-disciplinary collaborative networks. With a strong emphasis on lateral thinking and team development, Samantha collaborates with institutions, organisations, and galleries across Taiwan to advance SUP’s mission and foster meaningful cross-cultural exchange.

    Through her leadership, SUP Taiwan has become a vibrant example that seeks to encourage innovation, collaboration, and collective growth across the arts sector.

    黃鋆庭｜SUP Taiwan 共同負責人暨執行長

    黃鋆庭，來自台灣彰化的藝術推動者，現擔任 SUP Taiwan 共同負責人暨執行長。她在制定創意策略與整合跨領域合作網絡方面發揮了關鍵作用。專注於橫向思維與團隊建設，黃鋆庭與台灣各地的合作機構、組織及畫廊密切協作，積極推動 SUP 的核心使命，並促進深具意義的跨文化與跨領域交流。她以視共識與人際連結的領導風格，匯聚來自不同文化背景的參與者，形塑出一個有深度、有溫度的國際藝術交流平台。 在她的引領下，SUP Taiwan 不僅是一個藝術文化交流計畫的推動機構，更是一個鼓勵創新、合作與共同成長的社群。

  • Amit Rai Sharma

    CO-DIRECTOR TAIWAN

    With over two decades of experience in artist-led project management and community outreach in London, UK, Amit Rai Sharma brings valuable insight into fostering creativity within complex and evolving contexts. As a co-director of SUP Taiwan, he focuses on designing forward-thinking residency programmes that push to develop experimental and new dialogues between the arts and the working world.

    Amit is committed to creating purposeful, well-structured experiences for each participant, offering ongoing personal and professional support throughout their journey abroad.

    Amit Rai Sharma｜SUP Taiwan 共同負責人暨執行長

    Amit Rai Sharma 擁有逾二十年於英國倫敦推動藝術家主導型（Artist-led）專案及深耕社區文化工作的經驗，擅長在多元且變動的環境中激發創意，並運用具前瞻性的策略進行分析與實踐。作為 SUP Taiwan 的共同負責人暨執行長，他專注於設計具結構性與遠見的駐校計畫，持續推動藝術與各領域之間的跨界對話與合作。Amit 堅持為每位參與者打造目標清晰、體驗深入的參與歷程，並在他們的海外駐校交流中提供專業且具持續性的個人與職涯支持，協助其於創作與實踐之間取得平衡與成長。