E-news March 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

“Cross All Borders 2018” Go Beyond! The application is now open!
The application for the long-awaited “Cross All Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2018” is now open. If you wish to share your artworks, please don’t miss this opportunity and join the competition! Apply now!
 
Application period: 1 March to 30 April, 2018.
For more details, please visit:
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=2996&tab=2

Aiming at supporting the artistic development of artists with disabilities in a more flexible way, a new round of “Be Inspired! Artist Nurturing Scheme” is now open for application. The Scheme includes “Be Inspired! Mentorship” and “Be Inspired! Oversea Exchange”, which encourages artists to widen horizons and inspiration, as well as to promote cultural exchange respectively. Submission deadline is due on 9 April 2018 for this season, we look forward to receiving your application, don’t miss this rare chance in advancing artistic talents!
 
For more application details, please visit: http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=2808

Participants of the “Community in Art”’ Floral Arrangement Workshop will join hands with students from Sam Shui Natives Association Lau Pun Cheung School’s ceramics class which is one of the participating schools of Artists-In-Residence under “Ignition Scheme’’, to exhibit floral arrangements and ceramics works in the “Hong Kong Flower Show 2018” during 21 March to 25 March 2018. The exhibition includes audio description. Do come and visit!
 
For more information, please visit
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=3095
(available in Chinese only)

The Caring Company Partnership Expo 2018

ADAHK and our social enterprise ADAM will participate in The Caring Company Partnership Expo 2018 to promote and strengthen partnership between the business and social service sectors! We welcome representatives from corporates, social service and public sectors as well as all guests to visit our ADAHK Booth No.: 100 and ADAM Booth No.: 99. Please join us and vote us as your most favorite ‘My “Like” Exhibition Booths’!
 
Date: 16 March 2018 (Friday)
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Venue: Hall 5FG, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
 
For free registration and details, please visit: https://ccsexpo.org.hk/content/tc/

【Arts Accessibility Scheme】 Accessible Programmes in March

We will provide arts accessibility services for the following arts programs. You are welcome to enjoy and participate.
 
- “Harbour Arts Sculpture Park 2018”Accessible Guided Tours by Hong Kong Arts Centre 
   For more details, please visit:
   http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=3027

- “The Pitmen Painters” by Hong Kong Federation of Drama Societies
   (with Theatrical Interpretation)
   For more details, please visit:
   http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=3018