Among the wealthy families of the Chiayi area were many art enthusiasts who admired Lin's double talents with poetry and painting. They formed an arts support group, and every time a work of his was selected for the Taiwan Exhibition, everyone would gather together and celebrate.
當時嘉義地區許多熱愛藝術的仕紳，十分欣賞林玉山詩畫雙全的才能，自發性地組成了一個藝術後援會。每次林玉山一入選台展，大家就會聯合起來為他開慶祝會。