E-News August 2014 |
Through referrals by our newly setup social enterprise, ADAM, a number of our artists with disabilities has been cooperated with the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) to display their artworks at Congress Plus, a newly reopened restaurant at HKCEC. Apart from paintings and photography, artworks with a variety of art genre and media are also exhibited, including 3D artworks such as soft ceramics and porcelain painting. The exhibition has started in July which already received sound appreciation. ADAM is looking forward to more collaboration possibilities in the future, enabling our artists to contribute to the society through their artistic talents.
Registered AWDs Christine Lau will be invited to South Korea for culture exchange
Grantee of Artists with Disability Development Fund, Christine Lau, has been invited to take part in 2014 Pyeongchang Special Music & Art Festival on 5-10 August in Pyeongchang, Korea. The festival aims to promote interaction of musically talented people with intellectual disabilities, and to contribute to expanding the spirit of 2013 Pyeongchang Special Olympics. The Festival includes an Opening & Closing Ceremony, Music Lessons, Master Class and Mini Special Olympics. As the only representative of Hong Kong, Christine will perform in the closing ceremony. |
School of Playback Theatre (HK) will organize a Workshop on “The Story Hiding in the Story – Creativity and Sensitivity” in October. As an Intermediate (Level 2) training of Playback Theatre, it focuses on the skills of listening, reflecting on creativity, and paying attention to expressions hidden in the story. A certificate from the School of Playback Theatre (Hong Kong) will be issued to participants upon completion. The qualification is recognized by the Centre for Playback Theatre, New York. |
We are providing a series of training workshops and public seminar on Audio Description for live performances in October, led by Andrea Day, an experienced Broadway audio describer from the States. Anyone interested is welcome to join. |
Open Studio –Lantern Making is now open for enrolment .Free admission and all people with or without disabilities are welcome. Limited quota, first-come-first served. (Details is available in Chinese only) |
ADA provides Customised Training for people with disabilities with tailored-made art form and arrangement. NGOs, Rehabilitation Centres and Special schools are welcome to organize their own arts workshops for their service users / students. (Details is available in Chinese only)
We provide Theatrical Interpretation and Audio Description services for the captioned performance. All are welcome to join the Man’s family to search the truth of the ghost-seeing power. |
We are providing sign interpretation service for the captioned event on 21 August 2014 (Thu), which is open for people with different abilities. All rehabilitation organisations are welcome! |
We provide Audio Description, Theatrical Interpretation and Accessible Captions for the captioned performance. All are welcome to explore the historical mystery in the late Qing dynasty together. |
We provide Audio Description, Theatrical Interpretation and Accessible Captions for the captioned performance. All are welcome to join this debate on education. |
We are proud to have successfully introduced arts accessibility service to Zuni Icosahedron and will be providing Audio Description for ‘Dream Illusion Bubble Shadow’. Come and enjoy this multimedia ‘No’ Dance Theatre with everyone. |
We are providing arts accessibility service for ‘Historical Imprints of Lingnan: Major Archaeological Discoveries of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao’ Exhibition, presented by the Hong Kong Museum of History, from July to September 2014. With the provision of guided tours cum workshops, audio description and sign interpretation, we invite people with different abilities to enjoy the archaeological finds from the most significant sites in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. |
Held at Hong Kong Book Fair, "The Smile of Silent Angel" autographs session and new book release presentation has been completed successfully. If you wish to continue enjoy 20% discount, please contact us. Promotion period will last to 30 September 2014. SHKP Reading Club, which is run by Sun Hung Kai Properties was set up to inspire more people to enjoy reading and make it a habit. This year the Club provides special support to ADA artists Apple Tong, offering its booth to sell her new book, arrange autographs session and new book release presentation for Apple Tong at the book fair. |