The artworks created by ADAHK’s talented artists with disabilities have been chosen for Japan’s ‘BiG-i × Bunkamura Art Project.’ This initiative, a joint effort by BiG-i International Communication Center for Persons with Disabilities and the cultural venue, Bunkamura, is the first of its kind. It aims to unearth the potential of artists with disabilities worldwide, offering them a platform to showcase their skills and participate in the vibrant world of art. Moreover, the Project endeavours to promote social inclusion by exhibiting artworks by people with disabilities. The organisers received 1,419 submissions, and 7 pieces of artwork created by 6 ADAHK’s artists with disabilities, including Kisha Cheung, Alice Leung, Apple Tong, Cheung Wai Kin, Keung Yuk Lun, and Lin Pei Hei, were selected for the final exhibition held at Japan’s Bunkamura Gallery 8/ from 30 August 2024 to 9 September 2024.

On the creative journey, an artist needs not only self-exploration but also guidance and companionship from different mentors. Supported by the ‘Arts Development Fund for Persons with Disabilities,’ ‘ArtWorks—Path to Becoming an Artist’ spans over 32 months. By pairing professional mentors with artists with disabilities, the project endeavours to provide targeted development advice to artists with disabilities, help them establish personal styles, and venture into a broader creative world.

The first phase consists of 18 months of comprehensive training, approximately 164 hours, which includes meetings with mentors, continuous learning, art appreciation, creative practice, and artist cultivation and sharing. At this stage, the following 7 groups have successfully commenced: Violin, Digital Painting and Animation, Erhu, Painting (Plastic Arts), Cross-media Performance, Photography, and Sand Painting.

There are different types of love languages in which we express love—hugging and words of affirmation, to name a few. Have you noticed how many ways there are between a parent and a child to express love? Come and join us this May to enjoy art-making with your loved ones. In the workshop, each group of parents and children will collaborate to make their own ‘little garden’ to celebrate their precious loving relationship and discover their unique love language. Registration is now open until 18 April, so don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Date: 4 May 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 1:30 to 3:30 pm (First session); 4:00 to 6:00 pm (Second session)

Venue: Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Studio, L3-04, JCCAC

Target: 1 parent plus 1 child between 5 and 11 years old

Facilitator: Cheryl

Free admission. All are welcome.

ADAHK’s annual flagship fundraising event, ‘Tour Around Hong Kong Charity Walk 2024,’ concluded on 24 March. It drew more than 200 guests, sponsors, donors, partners, and artists with disabilities to attend and successfully raised funds to support people with disabilities in participating in the arts and their professional development. The Association is honoured to have invited Mr Chris Sun, JP, the Secretary for Labor and Welfare, to officiate the Officiating Ceremony with other Executive Members and Committee Members of ADAHK. Mr Kevin Yeung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, also took the time to attend the Charity Walk. ADAHK’s budding artists with disabilities, Sharon Choi and Shadow Kid, also gave wonderful performances, allowing everyone present to feel their passion and talent for the arts.

ADAHK’s artists with disabilities, with their unique perspectives, created a number of artworks depicting the mountaintop scenery, especially for this event. They captured the beauty of Victoria Peak with their distinct brushstrokes and angles, transforming them into postcards. After the Officiating Ceremony, guests, sponsors, donors, partners, and artists with disabilities embarked on a journey, carrying seven postcards printed with artwork. They walked through the hidden paths on the top of the mountain, immersing themselves in the serene countryside and admiring the artwork of artists with disabilities. They compared the artworks with the real scenery, feeling the charm exuded by these unique creations.

On the day of the event, the Association also set up an exhibition and art booths in the atrium on the first floor of the Peak Galleria, showcasing the different talents of artists with disabilities to the public and promoting social inclusion. The exhibition showcased 9 grand awarded artworks from ‘Cross All Borders: Hong Kong Competition of Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities 2024.’ This year’s ‘Cross All Borders’ received a total of 300 entries of different media and styles, hoping to discover the potential of emerging artists with disabilities and encourage them to realise their potential. The art booths led by artists with disabilities, including balloon twisting, body and face painting, and tattoo stickers, were also popular amongst the Charity Walk's participants.

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the Artist Gathering 2024, held on the evening of 7 March. A total of 36 artists with disabilities and their carers participated in this event. ADAHK had the pleasure of inviting renowned artist Stanley Wong, aka anothermountainman, to share his passionate art projects; what is more, ADAHK's Vice Chairperson, Ms Grace Cheng and Executive Member, Mr Terence Chang shed light on the latest developments of ADAHK. The artists actively engaged in conversations and presented valuable suggestions to the Association. ADAHK aspires to continue fostering mutual growth and collaboration with dear artists with disabilities in the future.

‘No Limits’ 2024 has brought us 4 excellent programmes available on the ‘No Limits’ website until 18 May 2024. The line-up includes a heart-warming romantic comedy from Belgium, ‘Team Chocolate,’ Japanese filmmaker Kazuo Hara’s searing documentary debut, ‘Goodbye CP,’ and two animated short films from the UK, ‘Penguin Who Couldn’t Swim’ and ‘All for Claire.’ Audio Descriptions in Cantonese and English, as well as Accessible Captions in Chinese and English, are made available by ADAHK, making the above fascinating programmes accessible to people with different abilities.

‘No Limits’ is co-presented by the Hong Kong Arts Festival and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Strategic Supporting Partner: Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong

ADAHK’s artists with disabilities, Wilson Yung, Hugo, and Jayden Pang, were delighted to have been invited by Heep Hong Society to participate in its ‘60th Anniversary Carnival’ inclusive talent performance. The carnival was successfully held on 2 March at the VESSEL in Kwun Tong Promenade. Wilson Yung performed a guitar solo accompanied by singing, while Hugo and Jayden Pang performed a violin duet, creating a lively atmosphere at the event.

Photo credit: Heep Hong Society

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

‘The Legend of Lanling’ by Hong Kong Dance Company (Audio Description in Cantonese) 

‘Twelfth Night’ by Chung Ying Theatre (Audio Description in Cantonese) 

‘Matteo Ricci the Musical’ by Intercultural Dialogue Limited (Theatrical Interpretation, Audio Description in Cantonese)

ADAHK does not receive any regular government subvention. Our operation relies on donations 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
E-mail: ada@adahk.org.hk; marketing@adahk.org.hk 
Address: 4/F, Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong