Established on 6th February 1999, Association of the Visual Arts in Taiwan (AVAT) is an intermediary cultural organization. Our members are including artists, curators, art critics, art theorists, art managers, art educators, art galleries, art agencies, and artist groups.

AVAT is a catalyst for the mutual interactions between the general public, the government and private enterprises for the purposes of elevating a better understanding of arts, and creating a better environment for long-term cultural development. AVAT has made great effort to speak up for the right of artists and is active in participating in the policy-making, such as governmental funding of art projects and art events.