‘A Bit More than Arts Festival 2026: Loading…’ Public Guided Tours Now Open for Registration |
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‘A Bit More than Arts Festival,’ the flagship annual art festival of the ‘Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Inclusive Arts Project,’ will return from 24 January to 3 February 2026, at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre. This year’s festival features an exhibition themed ‘Loading...,’ which showcases artworks created by participants from the ‘Artlink’ programme based in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Through exchange and dialogue, these participants have developed a variety of engaging pieces centred around the theme of ‘games.’ Each artwork is in a ‘Loading...’ state, inviting audience interaction and participation. The goal is to enable the public to collectively create memories through play, highlighting the connections and joy art brings.
Public guided tours are now available for registration. Docents will introduce the main works in each area and guide participants in creative activities related to the exhibition.
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Together We Shine ADAHK × Swire Trust |
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Since 2006, the Swire Group Charitable Trust (Swire Trust) has proudly stood as our Principal Sponsor, partnering with us to champion the development of inclusive arts. Thanks to nearly 20 years of unwavering support, ADAHK has developed into a professional team working across multiple disciplines. We create diverse programmes and nurture talented artists, enabling them to shine on both local and international stages.
The year 2026 will mark 20 years of collaboration between ADAHK and the Swire Trust. As we look ahead, we will continue to work together to harness the transformative power of the arts to uplift lives and foster a more inclusive future.
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‘Good Days 2.0 Join the Fun’ Elderly Photography Exhibition |
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Now entering its second year, ‘Good Day 2.0’ returns with the theme ‘Join the Fun.’ This exhibition invites audiences to engage with the unique perspectives and fascinating stories of ‘young-olds’ through a vibrant showcase of photographic works by 72 ‘young-olds’ from 5 elderly centres across the Southern, Yau Tsim Mong, Sha Tin, and Islands districts.
From 13 to 19 January 2026, at the Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery, Fringe Club, visitors can explore these images while participating in mini-games and photography exercises provided by the tutors for the young-old. To provide an inclusive experience for people with different abilities, Arts Accessibility services such as Audio Description, Tangible Representation, Braille Captions, and Hong Kong Sign Language videos are made available. Come with curiosity and an open mind and share in these Good Days together.
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‘Artistry in Clay’ Winter Ceramics Market |
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ADAHK has launched the ‘Artistry in Clay’ Advanced Ceramics Training Scheme, which provides participating artists with professional ceramic training and a platform to showcase their work, supporting their career development and promoting inclusion. From 27 to 29 December 2025, participating artists took part in the SOHO MARKET ‘Dreamy Christmas Handicraft Market’ held at The Mills in Tsuen Wan. They exhibited and sold unique handcrafted ceramic pieces to showcase their creative achievements to the public. Throughout the event, the artists introduced their creative concepts, engaged with visitors, and handled packaging and payment tasks, which helped strengthen their confidence and professional skills.
*This programme is supported by the Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Mentally Handicapped and the Jean CK Ho Family Foundation.
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ADAHK Artists Invited to Perform At the Swire Properties White Christmas Street Fair 2025 |
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Every Christmas, Swire Properties hosts the White Christmas Street Fair at Tong Chong Street. This year, the event embraces the theme ‘Colour The Season – LIGHTS OF HOPE,’ with the goal of illuminating every corner of the community as a beacon of hope. Artists from ADAHK are honoured to be part of the performance programme, sharing festive joy and positive energy with every note. Lau Yik-keung, Luke Wong, pianist Ronald Cheung, and musical theatre actor Hugo Tung presented a series of heartwarming songs. They filled the air with uplifting melodies, spreading hope and blessings, and letting the magic of Christmas shine brightly in every corner.
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ADAHK Artists Hosted a Christmas Craft Experience At the Barclays Bank Hong Kong Branch |
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During this joyful Christmas season, Barclays Bank PLC Hong Kong Branch invited artists from ADAHK, Kisha Cheung, Jessica Chiu, Sonney Lai, and Apple Tong to host workshops on Christmas decorations. They guided bank staff and members of The Nesbitt Centre in creating angel and Santa Claus ornaments, sharing the joy of art and the warmth of the holiday spirit. The workshops received enthusiastic participation, fostering meaningful connections and creating cherished memories for the season.
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No Limits Community Showcases and Live Screenings |
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This year, ADAHK continues to provide Arts Accessibility services for the ‘No Limits’ programmes. Kicking off the year’s events, the Community Showcases and Live Screenings feature exciting live performances, post-performance sharing, and film screenings. These activities explore a diverse range of artistic experiences, highlighting the creative potential of people with varying abilities and widening access to inclusive arts.
Audio Description in Cantonese will be available during the showcase, and Hong Kong Sign Language Interpretation will be provided during the post-performance sharing. For film screenings, subtitles will be offered in Chinese and English, along with dubbing in Cantonese and Audio Description in Cantonese. Guide dogs are welcome at the event.
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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.
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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
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