The recent fire in Tai Po has left us all deeply saddened. As residents face damaged homes and sudden disruptions to their lives, we share in their sense of heaviness and sorrow. During this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected. May you find comfort in the solidarity and support of the community, and may resilience guide you toward recovery and hope.

One of our artists was also impacted by this tragedy. Faced with trauma, she has chosen to channel her emotions quietly through brushes and colours, seeking solace and strength through her art.

Let us stand together and support one another as we navigate these challenging times.

Sincerely,
Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong

‘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 annual exhibition themed ‘Loading...,’ which showcases artworks created by participants from the ‘Artlink’ project 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.

JCIAS is launching its first-ever Devising Object Theatre workshop. Object Theatre, which originated in the 1980s, focuses on using everyday objects to create characters and narratives, effectively bringing these items to life. This art form allows for a meaningful connection between performers and the objects they manipulate. Even the simplest items can be transformed into characters, offering opportunities for people who may struggle with communication, or those in non-verbal environments, to engage in creation, production, manipulation, and expression through the symbolism of these objects. In recent years, Object Theatre has gained significant recognition in contemporary art performances, and community arts, especially within children’s art education.

The workshop will feature Rebekah Caputo, the artistic director of Teater Animisme from Denmark, as the facilitator. She will introduce participants to the process of Devising Object Theatre. Attendees will learn how to use readily available materials to create object puppets and master the techniques of puppet animation. Through practical exercises, participants will have the opportunity to apply their newfound knowledge to their own work and professions.

ADAHK’s Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Studio collaborated with the Department of Art and Design at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong to launch a series of workshops titled ‘Inclusive Community Cultural Tour Workshop’ in October. This programme adopted a project-based learning approach, guiding students to gradually become ‘Cultural Inclusion Ambassadors’ within the community.

Spanning one month, the project involved planning and leading two inclusive guided tours. The workshops covered topics such as event planning and implementation, disability and inclusion awareness training, and sessions with visual impairment experiences. Activities were jointly led by the team at JCIAS and ADAHK’s artist, Lee Shing. People with visual impairments were invited to participate, providing students with concrete and practical feedback. This ensured that the concept of ‘inclusion’ was actively practised rather than remaining merely a slogan.

ADAHK will be organising its second Charity Golf Day on 16 January 2026 (Friday) at The Shek O Country Club. This beautiful venue offers stunning natural scenery and features traditional British architectural style, with a history spanning over ninety years.

Join us for a day of golfing for a cause at the beautiful Shek O Country Club, where golfers and philanthropists come together to support artists of ADAHK.

The Disney Dream Makers Arts Development Program is the first scholarship scheme jointly collaborated by Hong Kong Disneyland and ADAHK, which aims to nurture the talents and creativity of young artists with disabilities, supporting them to develop their artistic potential and pursue sustainable career development. The journeys of 6 participating artists have been documented, sharing their dreams and transformations with the public, and showcasing the power and hope that art brings. 

In July, ADAHK’s artist and erhu artist Yang Enhua travelled to Singapore to participate in the 7th Singapore International Solo & Ensemble Competition and earned a Silver Award in the Chinese Music Advanced category. After the competition, Enhua went for a series of exchange activities, including attending a masterclass given by Ms Chen Yan, erhu instructor from the Central Conservatory of Music, as well as visiting the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and having insightful discussions on music and inclusive arts with their Principal Conductor, Mr Quek Ling Kiong, and Executive Director Mr Ho Wee San.

Despite the tight schedule, Enhua took this opportunity to explore Singapore’s rich cultural diversity during his free time. A few short clips capturing the highlights of Enhua’s musical journey are now available on our social media platforms. 

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

‘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)

‘Eying East, Wondering West —Square Word Calligraphy Classroom on the Move’ (Accessible Tour)

‘United in Arms, Standing for Peace – 80th Anniversary of Chinese Victory in the War of Resistance Exhibition’ (Accessible Tour)

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

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
Address: 4/F, Causeway Bay Community Centre, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong