E-news February 2018

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ADAHK proudly presents the bi-annual flagship Fundraising Gala which will be held on Tuesday 13 March 2018. As per our long tradition, this flagship Gala features outstanding crossover art performances between artists with disabilities and our dear supporters to demonstrate inclusion via arts. This bi-annual special performance showcases exceptional talents in vocal, light painting, Chinese opera, erhu, cello, piano, wheelchair dance, marching band, rugby, cheongsam catwalk, street dance and many more. Funds raised through this Gala will be used in a meaningful way to support the artistic development of persons with disabilities, including professional training, mentorship, overseas exchange, arts promotion and operations.
 
Date : 13 March 2018
Time: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui
 
For ticketing and donation methods, please visit
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=2995

“A Bit More than Arts Festival 2017” will come to an end on 6 February 2018. Grasp the chance to visit “Exhibition of Most Favourite Picks: Exhibition I”! Enjoy the talents and creativities of people with different abilities! Welcome all to come and appreciate.
 
Date: 24 January – 6 February 2018
Time: 10:00am-8:00pm
Venue: L1 Gallery & Central Courtyard, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre
 
For programme details, please visit
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=2970

“Cross All Borders” aims to uncover great talents of budding artists with disabilities, unleash their talent and potential. This year is themed as festival of visual art. Details have already been announced and applications will be opened on 1 March 2018. Interested visual artists shall not miss this great chance to unleash talents!
 
For more details, please visit: http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=2996

Funded by Lee Hysan Foundation, “Artists with Disability Development Fund” is established in 2013. It aims at financing and nurturing outstanding Hong Kong persons with disabilities who plan to develop their career in arts for local or overseas arts studies or specific development arts project. A Briefing Session will be held and details are as follows:
 
Date: 08 February, 2018 (Thursday)
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Venue: Room 719, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC)
Address: 30 Pak Tin Street, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon, Hong Kong)
Contact: 28559548 (Ms. Fion Hung)
Details: http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=3039
 
*As seats are limited, interested parties please make reservation by filling the reply slip and returning it by fax or Email on or before 6 February 2018.
*Briefing Session will be conducted in Cantonese and Hong Kong Sign Language
 
Let’s work together and take a big step forward for professional art development!
 

“The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant－Inclusive Arts Project” Programme booklet for April to August 2018 is newly released

“Inclusive Arts Project” will organize a series of fun and interesting arts workshops. Programme booklet for April to August 2018’s workshops is newly released. What are you waiting for? Plan your arts journey now!
 
For more information, please visit
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=group&id=jcias_newsletter
 

“Trainer’s Training Master Classes 2018” is now open for application!

“2018 Trainer’s Training Master Classes” of the “Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Inclusive Arts Project” is now open for application. Kaite O’Reilly, playwright from UK will host a workshop on theatre storytelling and collaboration. Meanwhile, two dancers from UK Stopgap Dance Company will share their inclusive practice in dance training. Interested parties are warmly welcome to join.
 
For information and application details, please visit
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=group&id=trainer
 

Ignition Scheme Dance Workshop

ADAHK has invited Japanese dancer, Koichiro Tamura, to visit Rotary Club of Hong Kong Island West Hong Chi Morninghope School in January on behalf of the Ignition Scheme programme. A delightful and exhilarating dance workshop is held by Mr. Tamura to share his inspiration and techniques with students despite language barrier.
 
Having started dancing at the age of 15, Mr. Tamura graduated at Kyoto University of Art and Design with a focus on physical expression and performing art. During his fruitful trip to Hong Kong, in addition to hosting Ignition Scheme Dance Workshop, he participated as overseas dancer and performed in "Hong Kong Dance Exchange 2018".
 

China Construction Bank (Asia)’s corporate calendars and red packets featuring work from our artists!

ADAM is honored to provide artworks for the production of corporate calendars and red packets for China Construction Bank (Asia). Liu Tung Mui’s artworks in the theme of Hong Kong Spirit are being adapted and printed in the colorful, lifelike and unique corporate calendars. Lunar New Year is soon approaching. Artworks from Ko Nam is used for the design of red packets. Delicate outline makes the flowers on the red packets look vivid and stunning. Business partners and their beloved ones can sure share the festive joy. ADAM hereby wishes you good luck in the year ahead!

Meaningful corporate calendars

ADAM would like to thank Rider Levett Bucknall Limited and Tradelink for choosing artwork from our artists to produce corporate calendars. In order to enhance employee’s engagement and corporate cohesion, artwork pieces in the calendars are created not just by our Green Leaf Artist, Chiu Wai Chi, and Registered Artist with disabilities, Yeung Siu Fong; it also features artwork from staff members. Staff members created artwork under the guidance of our artists at Art Jamming workshop. It is wonderful to have staff members’ artwork pieces printed on corporate calendars, providing them a sense of recognition which is truly meaningful. It definitely helps boosting employee’s morale and enhances work efficiency. More new products are coming up, please stay tuned and continue to support ADAM!