Ink in Bloom, Art in Harmony! Ming Chi University of Technology Hosts the 2026 New Taipei City Calligraphy Association Joint Exhibition to Promote the Beauty of Traditional Calligraphy
To promote traditional Chinese calligraphy and enhance aesthetic education on campus, Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) invited the New Taipei City Calligraphy Association to hold the “2026 New Taipei City Calligraphy Association Joint Exhibition” on campus. Featuring outstanding works by numerous calligraphy artists, the exhibition showcases the rich cultural heritage and artistic appeal of traditional calligraphy through diverse scripts, brush techniques, and creative styles. It provides faculty and students with opportunities to appreciate calligraphy in their everyday campus lives, experience the humanistic spirit embodied in ink and brushwork, and enjoy an enriching artistic and cultural environment.
In addition to the static exhibition, a hands-on calligraphy workshop was also organized, attracting a total of 62 faculty members and students. With on-site guidance from experienced calligraphy instructors, participants learned proper brush-holding techniques and basic strokes before trying their hand at writing. Through this experience, they explored the variations of brush lines and the joy of calligraphy. For those encountering calligraphy for the first time, the workshop offered a valuable opportunity to discover traditional Chinese art through every stroke, appreciate the concentration, patience, and aesthetic sensibility it embodies, and further develop their artistic appreciation and cultural awareness.
MCUT noted that art education should go beyond the transmission of knowledge and encourage active participation, allowing culture to become part of everyday life. By combining the exhibition with hands-on workshops, the event transformed traditional calligraphy into an accessible and engaging cultural experience that people could appreciate, learn about, and participate in. This initiative not only enriched the humanistic atmosphere on campus but also helped pass traditional culture on to younger generations.
Furthermore, the joint exhibition strengthened collaboration between the university and local arts organizations, providing calligraphy artists in New Taipei City with a platform to showcase their creative achievements and bringing local artistic talent onto campus. It also fostered stronger cultural connections between the university and the surrounding community. MCUT hopes to continue organizing diverse arts and cultural activities, integrating campus educational resources with local cultural initiatives, bringing art into everyday life, and ensuring the continued transmission of traditional culture. Through these efforts, the university demonstrates its commitment to aesthetic education, community engagement, and cultural sustainability.
Image (No. 1) Description: Ming Chi University of Technology invited the New Taipei City Calligraphy Association to hold the “2026 New Taipei City Calligraphy Association Joint Exhibition” on campus, showcasing the beauty of traditional calligraphy through a diverse collection of artworks.
Image (No. 2) Description: Mr. Chen Tien-Chin, President of the New Taipei City Calligraphy Association, personally guided faculty and students in brush handling and shared calligraphy techniques, offering them an opportunity to experience the beauty of traditional calligraphy.
Image (No. 3) Description: The hands-on calligraphy workshop attracted 62 faculty members and students, who practiced brush writing under the instructors’ guidance and experienced the artistic charm of traditional Chinese calligraphy.
