Banqiao 435 Art Zone

The Banqiao 435 Art Zone (traditional Chinese: 板橋435藝文特區; simplified Chinese: 板桥435艺文特区; pinyin: Bǎnqiáo 435 Yìwén Tèqū) is an art center in Banqiao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Banqiao 435 Art Zone
板橋435藝文特區
LocationBanqiao, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°01′27.1″N 121°27′08.2″E
Typeart center
Website
Official website

History

The area used to be old housing areas for veterans training.[1] In 2012, the Cultural Affairs Department of New Taipei City Government assumed responsibility for the building which was once used as the job training center by the central government from Banqiao District Office.[2]

Architecture

The building features a neoclassic architectural style with large open space. At the entrance lies the Zhongzheng Memorial Hall, with facade constructed by the towering and symmetrical Doric columns and carved mountain walls. It also features some indoor spaces used as studios for emerging artists. It spans over an area of 5 hectares.[2]

Activities

The center regularly holds exhibitions, art classes and educational activities.[3] It also collaborate with other organizations and schools for street performances and various exhibitions and events.[4]

Transportation

The center is accessible within walking distance south of Xinzhuang Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

References
  1. "435 Art Venue". Undiscovered Taipei. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  2. Chung, Oscar (1 September 2016). "City of Splendid Culture". Taiwan Today. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  3. Teng, Pei-ju (12 March 2018). "Carnival held in New Taipei celebrates new immigrants and cultural diversity". Taiwan News. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  4. "435 Art Zone". Arts Residency Network Taiwan. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
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