Peng Chun-heng and Yan Ji-bin Collaborate to Revitalize the National Culture and Arts Foundation's "30 Years of Golden Mountain"

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(Central News Agency reporter Zhao Jingyu, Taipei, 2nd) The National Culture and Arts Foundation has a new look, with Chairman Peng Chun-heng and CEO Yan Ji-bin forming a professional cultural administration team. Peng Chun-heng stated that in the future, they will revitalize the National Culture and Arts Foundation's 30 years of grant achievement database, "These achievements are the golden mountain of the National Culture and Arts Foundation."

Peng Chun-heng and Yan Ji-bin successively took over as Chairman and CEO of the National Culture and Arts Foundation in March this year. Peng Chun-heng stated in an exclusive interview with Central News Agency that the National Culture and Arts Foundation will not just be a "resource allocator," but will also play the roles of "arts and culture ecosystem builder" and "cultural policy laboratory."

Peng Chun-heng stated that the National Culture and Arts Foundation has been established for 30 years and operates maturely, with one baton passed to the next, "But chairmen at different stages do need to respond to the changes in the overall arts and culture environment at that stage." Peng Chun-heng emphasized that the National Culture and Arts Foundation should not just be an organization that distributes money and grants, but should actively play its role, transforming from a "resource allocator" to an "arts and culture ecosystem builder," promoting the development of the arts and culture ecosystem through innovative proposals.

Peng Chun-heng and Yan Ji-bin are arguably the youngest combination in the 30-year history of the National Culture and Arts Foundation, with complete experience spanning central government and administrative legal entities, which is refreshing upon their inauguration. The opportunity for Peng Chun-heng and Yan Ji-bin to collaborate can be traced back to 2003, when they both worked at the National Culture and Arts Foundation. This pair of "old comrades" returning to the National Culture and Arts Foundation after battling various arts and culture institutions symbolizes the continuation of professional administrative capabilities and will lead the organizational transformation.

Peng Chun-heng stated that currently, they need to respond to changes in the arts and culture industry and encourage colleagues to proactively propose ideas, "Innovative proposals not only make colleagues' work more meaningful, but also make us more valuable to our service recipients through these proposals." Peng Chun-heng stated that this gradual transformation is not "a drastic change," but rather a change in concept, "transforming the professional resources accumulated by colleagues into capital. Resources will be consumed, but capital can be accumulated."

Yan Ji-bin described the National Culture and Arts Foundation's 30 years of accumulated grant achievement database as a "golden mountain," and in the future, they will promote the digitalization and revitalization of the database, transforming it into a "toolbox" for international curators and overseas offices and a window for Taiwanese culture. "We hope that through systematic organization, the works of Taiwanese artists will not just be one-time exchanges, but will establish continuous international connections, assisting Taiwanese arts and culture achievements to make a precise impact on the international stage."

Peng Chun-heng stated that this is not redundant but rather resource sharing. The National Culture and Arts Foundation can serve as a think tank for the Ministry of Culture. "We conduct front-end testing through project development. When new projects are continuously revised to a certain extent, they can serve as a reference for the Ministry of Culture in formulating policies." Peng Chun-heng believes that promoting cultural policies does not require a lot of money to be spent at the beginning. "If the National Culture and Arts Foundation can go first and then expand the policy, it will be more helpful for promotion."

In addition, the National Culture and Arts Foundation will also become an advocate for cultural issues. Yan Ji-bin stated that just as cultural sustainability advocacy has become an essential issue, in the future grant and subsidy process, teams will be encouraged to incorporate sustainability actions into their proposals. "This is a form of advocacy."

Peng Chun-heng stated that one of the most important tasks for the National Culture and Arts Foundation this year is to move. The National Culture and Arts Foundation's new home will be located in the former office building of the Air Force Headquarters. In the future, nearly 400 ping of space will not only be used for offices but also for arts and culture exchange. "These new spaces make the National Culture and Arts Foundation think about how it can be more helpful to the people it serves."

Peng Chun-heng is known in the industry for his "harmonious interpersonal relationships." He expects to play the role of an organizational "mentor," encouraging partners to face work with a "mindful" attitude. "The National Culture and Arts Foundation's excellent professional human resources are the most valuable human capital in the arts and culture community. The National Culture and Arts Foundation will continue to be the most steadfast partner for arts and culture workers, seeking more breakthroughs and possibilities for the development of Taiwanese art." (Editor: Long Bo-an) 1150502

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