‘ArtWorks - The Path to Becoming an Artist’ is a 32-month project funded by the Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities of the Social Welfare Department. It pairs professional artists with emerging artists with disabilities. The programme provided tailored development advice and a structured learning plan to help participants cultivate their unique artistic style and expand their creative horizons.

The culmination of this journey is the final exhibition titled ‘Living with Art,’ which will be held at the Pao Galleries of the Hong Kong Arts Centre from 26 February to 8 March, showcasing an array of media, including digital illustration, drama, ink art, painting, photography, and sand painting. Each of the fifteen sets of works tells a powerful story, offering a glimpse into the unique journeys and perspectives of the artists. 

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all participants for their enthusiastic support of the ‘Cross All Borders: Hong Kong Competition for Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2026.’ This year’s competition featured a diverse range of creative submissions, each showcasing unique visual expressions.

Following the initial screening by the Adjudication Committee, the list of shortlisted works has been published on the ADAHK website. The shortlisted works will proceed to the final screening stage, where they will compete for various award categories.

‘A Bit More than Arts Festival,’ the flagship annual art festival of the ‘Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Inclusive Arts Project,’ successfully took place from 24 January to 3 February 2026, at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre. This year, the festival featured an exhibition titled ‘Loading...,’ showcasing artworks created by participants of the ‘Artlink’ programme based in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Through exchange and dialogue, these participants developed a diverse array of engaging pieces centred around the theme of ‘games,’ collectively establishing an interactive and inclusive artistic space.

Visitors were invited to experience the connections and joy fostered by the game-inspired artworks. They participated actively, leaving their own artistic imprints and contributing to the completion of the exhibition. 

Participants in institutional and public guided tours also played a role in creating one of the featured works—the spinning top. Their creativity was showcased, and the activity brought immense enjoyment. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the artists involved for their enthusiastic contributions and remarkable creations, as well as to every visitor whose presence enriched the festival with vibrant colours.

Sponsored by the Vera Ruttonjee Desai Charitable Fund, the ‘Good Days 2.0 Join the Fun’ Elderly Photography Exhibition successfully concluded on 21 January. The 9-day exhibition, held at the Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery in the Fringe Club, attracted over 800 visitors. This year, the photographs were incorporated into a ‘tic-tac-toe’ game installation, featuring photography exercises designed by the tutors. The audience had the opportunity to roll the dice and engage with the exercises while having fun with friends. Additionally, there was a song request corner where attendees could enjoy a slideshow of photographs accompanied by classic songs selected by the young-olds, evoking shared memories.

Nine accessible tours were organised for participating elderly centres and rehabilitation organisations. These tours were led by elderly docents who had completed docent training workshops organised under the same project, embodying the project’s spirit of ‘keep learning and keep contributing in one’s golden years.’

Art Day organised for the ‘Oi! Daily: Good Store’ centred around the theme of winter solar terms, featured three workshops led by young-old ambassadors. In the ‘Storytelling Guided Tour,’ attendees enjoyed a guided exploration of the organic garden and received instant photo keepsakes. During the ‘A Sip of Wellness’ session, participants learned how to brew seasonal ‘Ying Warm and Fortune Tea’ while savouring nourishing flavours. The ‘Seasonal Paper Cutting Programme’ allowed attendees to create paper-cutting postcards featuring seasonal plants, giving them an opportunity to experience the art of paper cutting and learn about the culinary and therapeutic properties of these plants. This series of activities aimed to help participants explore the connection between the arts and daily life.

Join us for the next Art Day in April, where we will focus on the theme of spring solar terms.

The second ADAHK Charity Golf Day was successfully held at The Shek O Country Club. This event was made possible by the generous contributions of our sponsors and donors, who enabled us to create a memorable tournament dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through the arts. As 2026 marks ADAHK’s 40^th Anniversary, we look forward to continuing our journey together to open more doors for people with disabilities.

ADAM has been invited by the Student Affairs Office of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to participate in its Limitless Festival 2026, taking place from 28 to 29 January. During the opening ceremony, ADAHK artist Chris Tang performed two pieces, with ‘Joy of Spring’ creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere and conveying heartfelt Lunar New Year blessings to everyone in attendance.

ADAHK artists Teresa Ho and Apple Tong hosted art booths, engaging students in meaningful interactive exchanges. Through hands-on creative experiences, participants gained a deeper understanding of the concepts and values of inclusive art while experiencing firsthand the creativity and professionalism of artists with disabilities.

ADAHK’s Arts Accessibility Services Centre has officially relocated and commenced operations at its new office on 2 February.

In 2011, we established Hong Kong’s first comprehensive Arts Accessibility Services Centre at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our Arts Accessibility partners and audiences with disabilities for their continuous support over the past 15 years.

As we embark on this new chapter, we will adhere to our mission and continue to offer a range of services that make arts and cultural programmes accessible to everyone, including seniors, children, and people with disabilities.
 
New Address: Unit C, 17/F, Easy Tower, 609 Tai Nan West Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Kowloon
Telephone number remains unchanged: 2777 1771

ADAHK is proud to be the Strategic Supporting Partner of ‘No Limits’ for the eighth consecutive year. We continue to provide a wide range of Arts Accessibility services, allowing everyone to enjoy the exciting line-ups presented by ‘No Limits.’

The theme for the eighth edition of ‘No Limits,’ ‘All of Us, All Ways,’ calls for us to reimagine the value of diversity through inclusion. The programme brings together artists from Hong Kong and various parts of the world, featuring 11 programmes presented across 29 performances, along with free film screenings. 

We will provide Arts Accessibility services for the art programmes below. You are most welcome to enjoy and participate.

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Presents: National Development and Achievements Series – Approaching Perfection: The Intersection of Sports and Science (Accessible Tour)

‘Jockey Club Project IDEA Annual Exhibition 2025-26 – Embody Envision Ensemble’ (Audio Description in Cantonese, Tangible Representation, Braille Captions, Accessible Tour)

No Limits 2026: ‘Wayfaring Beyond’ by Hong Kong Dance Company and China Hong Kong Para Dance Sport Association (Audio Description in Cantonese)

No Limits 2026: ‘The Nature of Why’ by Paraorchestra (Audio Description and Caption Reading in Cantonese, Hong Kong Sign Language Interpretation)

‘Oi! Daily: Good Store’ (Audio Description, Tangible Representation, Braille Captions, and Hong Kong Sign Language videos)

Oi! — ‘A Sensory Exploration Tour of the Art Oasis’ (Accessible Tour)

‘Mickey and the Wondrous Book’ by Hong Kong Disneyland (Theatrical Interpretation)

Please note that our head office, ADAM, Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Studio, Arts Accessibility Services Centre and ADA Arts Hub will close at 4:00 p.m. on 16 February in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Should you have any enquiries, kindly drop us an e-mail at ada@adahk.org.hk.
 
May the Year of the Horse bring you prosperity and peace.

ADAHK does not receive any regular government subvention. Our operation relies on support from individuals, corporations and foundations alike. With support like yours, people with disabilities can continue exploring the world through the arts and develop the artistic talent that enables them to shine much brighter than they can imagine.

Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong
Tel.: 2855 9548
Address: 4/F, Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong