Cross All Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2014

Activity Details

2014 / 9 / 6 - 18

The Exhibition Gallery of Sha Tin Town Hall

Cross All Borders: Hong Kong Festival Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2014,Opening cum Prize Presentation Ceremony was successfully held on 6 September 2014 at Sha Tin Town Hall.

Congratation to All winners and grateful for the support from all guests and contestants.Thank you so much!

Opening cum Prize Presentation Ceremony

Date: 6 September 2014 (Sun)

Time: 5pm

Venue: The Exhibition Gallery, 1/F, Sha Tin Town Hall

Cross All Borders 2014 has received overwhelming supports from public and schools with nearly 850 applications!

Selected by an adjudication committee, the 151 shortlisted artworks will be exhibited at The Exhibition Gallery of Sha Tin Town Hall from 6 to 18 September. We will also exhibit the other submitted artworks this year.

The outstanding pieces will be awarded in the Opening cum Prize Presentation Ceremony.

A range of Arts Accessibility services will be provided in the exhibition. For details and simplified version of information (in Chinese), please visit the website of our Jockey Club Arts Accessibility Service Centre.

Exhibition (Free Admission)

Date & Time:

6 September 2014; 5pm – 8pm

7 - 17 September 2014; 10am – 8pm

18 September 2014; 10am – 3pm

Venue: The Exhibition Gallery, 1/F, Sha Tin Town Hall

Accessible captions and Sign interpretation available at the opening ceremony. Sign interpretation available for guided tours. Sign captions, audio description (Cantonese), tactile map, accessible electronic information, accessible guided tours and simplified version of information are provided.

Guided Tour and Workshop

Public Guided Tour and School Tour workshop will be held during the exhibition. Application for Public Guided Tour starts from now to 1 September 2014. First -come, first-serve. Details please refer to below:

First Session

Date: 6 September 2014 (Sat)

Time: 5:45pm

Second Session

Date: 7 September 2014 (Sun)

Time: 2pm

Application: Click here to download the application form

or call 2286 2503 or send email to cab2014artwork@gmail.com, write in the content your name, contact number, email address, number of person and the session you wish to enroll. If you need any assessibility service, please state in your application.

Adjudication Committee

The Adjudication Committee comprising local art professionals and other specialists will procure the selection of outstanding artworks.

(in alphabetical order by last name)

Ms. Grace Cheng　　　　Chairman of Cross All Borders 2014 Adjudication Committee

Principal Chu Kai Man　　Member of Cross All Borders 2014 Adjudication Committee

Mr. Oscar Ho　　　　　　Curator and Art Critic

Ms. Connie Lam　　　　 The Executive Director of Hong Kong Arts Centre

Dr. Lesley Lau　　　　　 Head of Art Promotion Office

Prof. Sophia Law　　　　 Associate Professor, Department of Visual Studies, Lingnan University

(in alphabetical order by last name)

Selection Criteria: Include quality, originality, artistry and techniques.

Important Dates

Phase I – Collection of Application Forms and Artwork Photos (Applicants will be notified of receipt of their applications within one week) – Completed

Phase II – Announcement of Selected Artworks (The results will be posted on ADA website; Selected Applicants will be notified individually) – Completed

Phase III – Delivery of Selected Artworks to ADA Head Office by Selected Applicants – Completed

Phase IV – Announcement and presentation of Awards at Sha Tin Town Hall Exhibition Gallery – 6 September 2014

Phase V – Exhibition of Selected and Awarded Artworks – 6 to 18 September 2014

Divisions

As of 9 May, 2014

Student Division (Aged 15 or below)

Youth Division (Aged 16 to 25)

Open Division (Aged 26 or below)

Prizes

Each division has a gold prize, a silver prize, and a bronze prize

Gold Prize: Trophy and Cash Prize HK$2,500

Silver Prize: Trophy and Cash Prize HK$1,200

Bronze Prize: Trophy and Cash Prize HK$800

Merit Prize with certificate

Selected Applicants can apply for Dr. Marion Fang Arts with the Disabled Development Fund for a maximum amount of HK$13,000 for making further development in arts.

Selected Applicants may have the opportunities to be ADA registered artists and participate in local and overseas exchange activities and competitions.

Enquiry

Tel: 2855 9548

Fax: 2872 5246

Email: cab2014artwork@gmail.com

We strive to make our programme accessible to all. Please contact us and let us know your need for suitable arrangements.

For alternative formats, please contact us.

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