The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) | June 10 – 21, 2025
The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) New York
Metro Chapter’s 1st Art Exhibition
Between Shores: Reimagining Formosa
June 10 – 21, 2025
One Art Space
23 Warren Street, New York, NY
Exhibition hours of operation
Tuesday, June 10: 12-8pm | Wednesday, June 11: 12-6pm
Thursday, June 12: 3-9pm | Friday, June 13: 2:30-8:30pm
Saturday, June 14: 12-6pm | Sunday, June 15: 1-7pm
Monday, June 16: 12-6pm | Tuesday, June 17: 12-6pm
Wednesday, June 18: 2-8pm | Thursday, June 19: 2-8pm
Friday, June 20: 12-6pm | Saturday, June 21 – 12-6pm
Exhibition Event Hours
Thursday, June 12 – Opening Reception: 6-9pm
Friday, June 13 – Art Therapy Workshop: 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, June 14 – Woodblock Printing Workshop: 1-5pm
Sunday, June 15 – Ribbon Collage Workshop: 1:30 – 3:30pm | Sip & Savor!: 4;30-6:30pm
Wednesday, June 18 – Touching Computers, Coding in Art: 6-8pm
Thursday, June 19 – Carrying Taiwan with You(A tote bag painting experience): 6-8pm
Saturday, June 21 – Closing Ceremony: 3-5pm
The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) New York Metro Chapter is excited to present its first art exhibition, Between Shores: Reimagining Formosa, a group show celebrating the richness of contemporary Taiwanese art. At a time when Taiwan’s visibility in the U.S. is growing across media and political discourse, this survey examines what it means to be rooted in Taiwan while growing, evolving, and thriving in the United States.
Spanning from the 1980s to today, Between Shores: Reimagining Formosa brings together sixteen artists to explore the evolving meanings of Taiwanese identity. Curatorially, the exhibition unfolds in two thematic currents: some artists confront migration, identity, and belonging, using personal narratives to challenge dominant frameworks, while others envision alternative worldviews, celebrating joy, liberation, and resilience.
Altogether, Between Shores: Reimagining Formosa weaves personal narratives and historical contexts across diverse mediums. These works are not merely reflections—they are powerful acts of resistance and remembrance. By showcasing the work of living artists, the exhibition advocates the immediacy and relevancy of their voices. Between Shores: Reimagining Formosa offers perspectives on the past, responds to the urgency of the present, and sparks new possibilities for Taiwan’s future on the global stage.
Artists in the exhibition include Vanessa Chen, Pin-Hsin (Cynthia) Chu, John Chia Hsuan Kuo, Ming-Jer Kuo, Ying Chiun Lee, Ingrid Yi-Chen Lu, Chang-Ching (Casper) Su, Hui-Ying Tsai, Calvin Tsai, Rosalie Yu, Yu-Jei Yen, Chin Chih Yang, Chia Yun Wu, Ching-Wei (Way) Wang, Leigh Wen.
Curatorial Team
Tzu-Ying (Naomi) Chan, Ping Ho, Yang Hsu, Gin Lin, Maggie Wei
About FAPA
Founded in 1982, The Formosan Association for Public Affairs (FAPA) is a nationwide grassroots organization with 44 chapters and over 2,700 active members. FAPA is committed to strengthening U.S.-Taiwan relations through advocacy and public education. The organization provides U.S. policymakers, media, scholars, and the public with critical insights into Taiwan-related issues.
For more information: https://fapa.org
Collaboration and Fundraising Framework
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FAPA relies on membership contributions, donations, and strategic partnerships to advance its mission. This exhibition serves as a cultural initiative and a fundraising effort to support FAPA’s continued advocacy for Taiwan on the global stage.
Proceeds from the exhibition will directly contribute to FAPA’s ongoing mission:
(1) To promote international support for the right of the people of Taiwan to establish an independent and democratic country and to join the international community; (2) Strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between Taiwan and the United States; (3) To protect the right of self-determination for the people of Taiwan; (4) To promote peace and security for Taiwan; and (5) To advance the rights and interests of Taiwanese communities worldwide.
Media Contacts
Kelly Ko ( kellyko0829@gmail.com )
Chi-An Wang ( cwang@fapa.org )
