Fangliao Railway Art Village (Fangliao F3 Cultural and Creative Park) Introduction
Fang-Liao F3 Art and Culture Zone is located next to Fang-Liao Train Station. It was established by local cultural historians and a group of artists from various fields who shared a dream of developing an art village, forming the "Fang-Liao Cultural Promotion Association." The No. 3 warehouse at Fang-Liao Train Station serves as the performance center, frequently hosting various art exhibitions and events. After gaining recognition from the Taiwan Railways Administration, they have gradually rented the idle spaces at the station, transforming them into art workshops. These efforts laid the foundation for today’s F3 Art and Culture Zone. "F3" is an abbreviation of the English name for Fang-Liao and the No. 3 warehouse, which benefits from its inherent traffic advantage due to its proximity to Fang-Liao Train Station. Upon exiting the station and walking to the right, visitors can directly reach the outdoor performance plaza and the Industrial and Cultural Hall, where all outdoor performances and indoor exhibitions are held. To the left of the station is the main area of the art village, which also includes studios for resident artists and cultural arts groups. Here, there is a platform and a large grassy area available for events and visitor relaxation. Once entering the art village, one can immediately feel a leisurely atmosphere, distinctly different from the hustle and bustle of the city, with lush trees and various uniquely designed installation artworks, such as a train made of driftwood, mosaic tile paintings, and animal-shaped mailboxes, all carefully created by artists. Since the art village was transformed from old Taiwan Railway dormitories, rows of houses lining the alleys are also set up as studios for resident artists. The exterior of each studio reflects the artist's specialty, and visitors are welcome to enter and explore, ready to partake in an artistic feast. The Fang-Liao F3 Art and Culture Zone hosts art-related activities almost every weekend, such as artist talks, community group performances, static exhibitions, and art learning courses. Visiting the F3 Art and Culture Zone, tourists will inevitably fall in love with the charm radiated by art.
