30th Anniversary of Department of Fine Arts, NKNU

Established in 1993, Fine Arts Department of National Kaohsiung Normal University aims to balance cultural resources between northern and southern Taiwan. Over 30 years, it has become a pivotal hub for arts education in southern Taiwan, nurturing numerous talents in cultural and artistic fields. Recently, prompted by students and alumni, there's a joint suggestion to establish a historical database to strengthen industry-academic connections. Celebrating our 30th anniversary, we are organizing the "Artistic Journeys in TAKAO" exhibition themed around the Chinese character "高(Kao)," featuring fluorescent green and ink splashes, showcasing our department's blend of tradition and modernity. The exhibition focuses on SDGs including Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), and Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17), encouraging dialogue between industry alumni and students to explore diverse expressions in the arts. Partnering with Kao-Ho Hospital, Cultural Center of Kaohsiung government, 116 Art Center of Kaohsiung Normal University, and J.p.Art Center, the exhibition extends arts and culture into the community, hosts forums, and opens lectures to the public. Post-event, we'll establish a network to support graduating students entering the workforce. Future plans include publishing this event as a journal to elevate the visibility of southern Taiwan's arts education and introduce more outstanding artistic talents.