【A journey through arts with the disabled】E-news July 2021 |
Tour around Hong Kong Charity Walk.Overflowing affection for Hong Kong
Being trapped in Hong Kong under the epidemic, and unable to embark on a journey overseas, why not seize the time to enjoy the beauty of Hong Kong through following paintbrushes and lenses of our artists with disabilities as well as supporting arts with the disabled?
ADAHK is approaching its 35th anniversary this year; we sincerely invite everyone to participate in ‘Tour around Hong Kong Charity Walk’. You may donate HKD350 and get a complimentary registration. Simply choose one of the routes, then walk through the bustling metropolis and discover landmarks by following the paintbrushes and lenses of our artists with disabilities. ‘Check-in’ and take photos at at least four attractions. Upload your photos at the designated website to get a medal and a souvenir.
Funds raised through this charity walk will be used in a meaningful way to support persons with disabilities to have equal access to the arts and to pursue professional development in areas such as performing, visual or creative arts.
* ‘Tour around Hong Kong Charity Walk’ is title-sponsored by sáv Hotel.
Click here for more information
ADAHK is approaching its 35th anniversary this year; we sincerely invite everyone to participate in ‘Tour around Hong Kong Charity Walk’. You may donate HKD350 and get a complimentary registration. Simply choose one of the routes, then walk through the bustling metropolis and discover landmarks by following the paintbrushes and lenses of our artists with disabilities. ‘Check-in’ and take photos at at least four attractions. Upload your photos at the designated website to get a medal and a souvenir.
Funds raised through this charity walk will be used in a meaningful way to support persons with disabilities to have equal access to the arts and to pursue professional development in areas such as performing, visual or creative arts.
* ‘Tour around Hong Kong Charity Walk’ is title-sponsored by sáv Hotel.
Click here for more information
Ignition Scheme 2.0 Annual Showcase 2020-2021 - Online Exhibition
Ignition Scheme 2.0’s online exhibition is now ready! The exhibition showcases the achievement of students and graduates from two special schools in painting and ceramics. The online edition allows visitors to virtually ‘wander’ through the exhibition area and enjoy a series of fantastic artworks under the theme of portrait up close.
The online exhibition is available from now until the end of July. Click here and enjoy the online exhibition now. * Ignition Scheme 2.0 provides nurturing opportunities, in-depth arts training with tailor-made syllabi for students from four special schools. The project is funded by the Jean C K Ho Family Foundation and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. |
‘ArtWorks’ Public Seminar Series: ‘New Oder in Music.Order 96’
The ‘ArtWorks’ Public Seminar Series brings you a brand new concert spearheaded by a group of young talented artists with disabilities. The four artists claiming to be clones implanted with abnormal chips launch a musical performance called ‘Order 96’ in a world filled with darkness and fear, hoping to achieve self-breakthrough and evolution through music. The concert combines the power of four to perform a series of classical music, breaking the darkness and fear with auditory sense and bringing joy and light to the world.
Date: 3 July 2021 (Sat) Time: 7:30 pm (Duration is about one hour without intermission) Address: Black Lab, Unit A, 12/F The Globe, 79 Wing Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong Click here for registration |
Junction of Arts - Ways to Wellbeing & Being Well Project
Junction of Arts aims to enhance the personal development of and communication between persons with disabilities and their parents/carers as well as to provide a holistic leeway for stress relief. The project mainly focuses on the creative process rather than the results. We hope everyone can feel the art with their hearts and live for the moment!
A series of ‘We Connect’ open section workshops is now available for application. Workshops carry a limited number of seats, and those who are interested are welcome to sign up. This project is not only for people with disabilities; parents are welcome to participate. Click here for more information. * The three-years Junction of Arts is funded by the Social Welfare Department. |
Announcement of grantee selection for the ‘Artists with Disability Development Fund 2020-21’
With the support of the Lee Hysan Foundation, the ‘Artists with Disability Development Fund 2020-21’ received 6 applications in total. After going through audition and selection, the scholarship has been awarded to Siu Hoi-yan, Michelle again this year, to further enhance her music ability and develop a higher level of professionalism. Under the scholarship, Michelle has already kick-started a series of piano, vocal and body awareness training in Hong Kong, with a vision to pursue master’s study related to music overseas in the near future.
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【Arts Accessibility Scheme】Programmes with arts accessibility service in July
We will provide arts accessibility service for the below arts programmes. You are most welcome to enjoy and participate.
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