1988年，國立臺灣美術館正式成立（以下簡稱國美館），專注於臺灣美術整體發展的使命下，致力推動扎根性的美術教育。作為臺灣中部地區的重要據點之一，國美館一直不斷探索，尤其為兒童及家庭觀眾提供豐富多樣化的學習資源與服務。2005年，國美館設立「兒童遊戲室」，做為全國首座針對兒童所設計的藝術學習體驗空間，透過具遊戲性的互動方式，引導大、小觀眾認識館藏作品和展覽，創造特有的美術館經驗並延伸美感體驗，長期深根兒童藝術教育的啟發與刺激。
隨著國內外兒童藝術教育與文化參與日益受到重視，國美館的教育服務軟硬體設備環境亟需提升。因此，於2018年啟動「國美躍昇─邁向國際級美術館建構計畫」，期待整合各型態教育學習空間的功能及定位，提升整體性的環境與服務。
經過多年努力和籌劃下，2022年9月18日，國立臺灣美術館「臺灣兒童藝術基地」以全新的面貌和大、小觀眾們見面，期待這裡成為兒童和陪伴者共同探索、學習和創造的場域，努力為未來的兒童藝術教育帶來更廣闊的發展空間。
The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (hereinafter referred to as the NTMoFA) was established in 1988 to advocate comprehensive development of fine art and deepen art education in Taiwan. As a pivotal art hub in central Taiwan, the NTMoFA has continued to expand its efforts, particularly in providing diverse learning resources and services for children and their families. In 2005, the museum launched the Children’s Playroom, the first experiential art space in Taiwan for young audiences. Through playful, interactive approaches, it introduces visitors of all ages to the museum’s collections and exhibitions, cultivates distinctive art-museum experiences, and fosters long-term engagement with children’s art education.
As children’s art education and cultural participation have gained increasing attention both locally and internationally, the NTMoFA recognized the need to enhance its educational facilities and services. In 2018, the museum initiated the“NTMoFA Advancement: Toward an Global Art Museum” project to integrate its educational and learning spaces and strengthen their functions, while improving its overall environment and quality of service.
After years of planning and devotion, on September 18, 2022, the NTMoFA’s “Taiwan Children’s Art Cave” was unveiled to the public with a whole new look. The museum envisions the space as a place where children and their caregivers can explore, learn, and create together, opening up broader possibilities for the future of children’s art education.
呼應聯合國《兒童權利公約》及我國《兒童權利公約施行法》，臺灣兒童藝術基地以開創兒童與成人平等夥伴關係為核心，主張兒童與成人都能對世界有所想像、讓世界變得更好，也都能積極參與文化生活、自由參加藝術活動。面臨當下的劇變及未知的未來，臺灣兒童藝術基地以未來教育為操作準則，鼓勵兒童各種「跨」界與「越」線、擁有探索既有以外的素養，期待兒童作為獨立的個體，都能擁有自信、同理、熱情的品格。
為落實上述核心理念與準則，從發想、產製、完成、實踐，致力於最大化、最深化兒童參與範疇，鼓勵兒童主導自身學習，並作為發想者、倡議者、協作者、建議者、共創者。
In response to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and Taiwan’s Convention on the Rights of the Child Implementation Act, the Taiwan Children’s Art Cave focuses on an equal partnership between children and adults. It advocates for the right of both children and adults to imagine and improve the world, actively participate in cultural life, and freely engage in artistic activities.In times of drastic changes and uncertainty, the Taiwan Children’s Art Cave adopts “future learning” as its guiding principle. It encourages children to cross boundaries and venture beyond the familiar. Each child is regarded as an independent individual, and they are expected to cultivate confidence, empathy, and a sense of purpose for themselves.
To put these objectives and principles into practice, from conceptualization through production and implementation, the museum aims to maximize children’s participation. We encourage children to take the lead in their own learning and to take on roles as originators, advocates, collaborators, advisers, and co-creators.
