E-news October 2018

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Celebrate the start of autumn with us at Freespace Happening!

Autumn has already started, and it is the perfect time of the year to enjoy the crisp cool air. ADAHK brings you tangible image puzzle and balloon twisting workshops in October’s Freespace Happening. Have you ever learned balloon twisting, a handy skill to impress children and adults alike, or put puzzle pieces together with your eyes blindfolded? If not, then join us at the two fun-packed workshops! There are also lots of other great activities around the park, including Korean music and dance, a handicrafts market, literature-themed activities, different interactive art activities. Enjoy a wonderful weekend and celebrate the start of autumn with your dear friends at the Freespace Happening!
 
Date: 14 October (Sun)
Venue: Art Park, West Kowloon
Tangible Image Puzzle Workshop: Walk in anytime from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Balloon Twisting Workshop :
2:00 pm -2:25 pm
2:30 pm - 2:55 pm
3:00 pm - 3:25 pm
3:30 pm - 3:55 pm
4:00 pm - 4:25 pm
4:30 pm - 4:55 pm

Language: Cantonese
Fee: Free of charge
 

ADAM Brand New Merchandise “Foldable Spectacle Case + Glasses Cloth Set”

ADAM has recently launched a brand new merchandise - Foldable Spectacle Case + Glasses Cloth set! There are four designs, each bringing art into daily life. The glasses cloth showcases the impeccable artworks created by our talented artists with disabilities, Ko Nam, Liu Tung Mui, Jack Li, and Li Siu Yin. The spectacle case itself is easy to carry around, space saving in the purse and perfectly fit for any glasses sizes. While stocks last. Order Now!
 
For more details and order form, please visit:
http://www.adamartscreation.com/en/news_detail/3222

 

Shadow puppets combined with dialogues, music, and songs had been regarded as an ancient type of “movie” long before film and TV were invented. In this shadow puppet workshop, you can make use of different materials to design and make your unique puppets. What’s more, you can tell a moving and fascinating shadow play by using lights and reflections. We welcome people with different abilities to join us and enjoy this unique art form!
 
Date: 5, 12, 19 December 2018; 9, 16, 23, 30 January 2019
Time: Every Wednesday at 7:15pm-9:15pm
Venue: L3-04, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, Shek Kip Mei
 
Application deadline: 7:00 pm, 14 November 2018 (Wednesday)
For details and application, please visit:
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=3193
(in Chinese only)

Snare Drum Workshop

Drum is commonly used in traditional orchestras, military bands and also pop music/rock music bands and always one of the musicians’ favourites. This coming workshop focuses on snare drum which is usually seen in military bands, orchestras, and symphonic bands. The snare inside produces a sharp staccato sound when it strikes with a drum stick. Participants can know the techniques of playing the snare drum and enjoy playing snare drum in solo and group. Don’t hesitate; join us at this fabulous snare drum workshop!
 
Date: 4, 11, 18, 25 November; 2, 9, 6 December 2018; 6, 13, 20 January 2019
Time: Every Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: L3-04, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre, Shek Kip Mei
Application deadline: 7:00pm, 10 October 2018 (Wednesday)
For details and application, please visit:
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=3191
(in Chinese only)

Ink Asia 2018

Ink Asia 2018 was successfully held in Hall 3, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 28 September (Fri) to 2 October (Tue). With the theme “Be Water,” ADAHK presented an array of paintings created by five talented artists. Exhibiting artists included Ko Nam, Liu Tung Mui, Frank Wong, Li Siu Yin, and So Tat Shing. We also displayed our ADAM art merchandise at the booth including the brand new “Spectacle Case and Glasses Cloth Set.” We received positive feedback from visitors and the public! Thank you all for coming and support!
 
Facebook (Chinese version only):
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1903242326424997&id=680070855408823
 
 

Presented by ADAHK, title sponsored by the China Construction Bank (Asia) and supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, “Cross All Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2018” is successfully held at the Exhibition Gallery of the Tsuen Wan Town Hall from 5 to 12 September. Cross All Borders has proudly entered its 10th anniversary. The exhibition showcasing an array of distinguished artworks, guided tours led by artists with disabilities, the 10th-anniversary review area, and the voting section of the ‘Most Popular Artwork Award’ are highlights of this tremendous year. Here we congratulate all artists and award winners and look forward to many incredible art creations. "Cross All Borders - Excellent Artworks Exhibition" will be held at CCB Tower in Central in the coming months, please stay tuned for more details.
 
For the prize list, please visit:
http://www.adahk.org.hk/?a=doc&id=2996&tab=2
 

【Arts Accessibility Scheme】 Accessible Programmes in October

We will provide arts accessibility services for the following arts programmes. You are welcome to enjoy and participate.
 
-  “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Presents Songs of Spring: Pan Yu-Lin in Paris ” by Asia Society Hong Kong Centre (with accessible tours)
For more details, please visit: http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=3280

- “AquaSonic” by NVAF2018 (with Cantonese audio description)
For more details, please visit: http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=3259

- “The Miracles of the Namiya General Store” by Chung Ying Theatre Company (with Cantonese audio description, and theatrical interpretation)
For more details, please visit: http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=3276

-  “Free Space Happening 2018” by West Kowloon Cultural District (with audio description, sign interpretation, theatrical interpretation, and tactile map)
For more details, please visit: http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=3279

-  “Macbeth (2018)” by Tang Shu-wing Theatre Studio (with audio description)
For more details, please visit: http://www.jcaasc.hk/?a=doc&id=3266