‘Cross All Borders’ is one of the ongoing, committed projects of ADAHK. This project is held annually, alternating between performing arts and visual arts. It aims to uncover the remarkable talents of budding artists with disabilities and encourage the pursuit of meaningful lives through the arts.

The upcoming event, ‘Cross all Borders 2026: Hong Kong Competition of Showcasing New Visual Artists with Disabilities,’ will focus on the visual arts. We invite submissions of artworks in various styles, media, and formats for this competition. The goal is to discover emerging talent amongst artists with disabilities and support their professional development through follow-up mentorship.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 (Sunday) 11:59 p.m.

Looking to enhance your professional skills in inclusive arts education? This workshop series, led by experienced practitioners from various fields, is specifically designed to promote inclusive performing arts education. It consists of four modules that offer a comprehensive platform for sharing experiences—from programme design and preparation to implementation and evaluation. Covering both theory and practice, this series will help you refine your approach to planning and delivering your initiatives.

Module 1: From the Ground Up: Planning and Risk Management for Diverse Arts Activities
Module 2: Participation in Diversity: Designing and Facilitating Inclusive Dance Workshops
Module 3: Co-creation & Self-agency: Designing and Facilitating Inclusive Theatre Workshops
Module 4: Small Data, Big Meaning: Inclusive Evaluation in Action

ADAM, the social enterprise of ADAHK, has been invited by the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to showcase two large-scale paintings created by the artist with disability, Apple Tong. These commissioned artworks are currently on display at the Harbour Road Cafe.

One piece illustrates the blend of old and new architecture in Wan Chai, featuring iconic elements of Hong Kong, such as trams, ferries, and restaurant signs, that capture the city’s vibrant essence. The other artwork draws inspiration from the natural environment within Hong Kong’s urban landscape, showcasing blooming bauhinia flowers that symbolise the vitality, prosperity, and progress of the city.

Visitors are encouraged to enjoy and appreciate the unique harmony between the urban cityscape and nature while dining at the Harbour Road Cafe.

Apart from recycling plastic waste, why not give it a new purpose by upcycling it into a creative art piece and a musical instrument?

Nature-loving art facilitator Dexter Lee will lead participants in designing, painting, and creating unique upcycled sleigh bells. Participants are encouraged to bring their own recyclable or craft materials, such as bottle caps, disposable contact lens cases, loose beads, and buttons. By combining different materials creatively, shaking the sleigh bells will produce distinctive sounds and visual effects.

Join us for this free workshop, where you can unleash your creativity while helping to preserve nature!

With 2025 winding down as we pass from summer into autumn, what memories have you gathered? The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant - Inclusive Arts Project will take ‘Memories’ as its theme from 2025 to 2028. Through a variety of art workshops, participants will be guided to transform their individual or collective memories into tangible artistic expressions, creating a rich tapestry of shared recollections.

The new round of art workshops will take place from October 2025 to January 2026. In addition to continuing our signature workshops, such as ‘Flash Ensemble,’ painting, and percussion, the project will introduce new workshops, including finger knitting and miniature flowerboard crafting. Whether you cherish the warmth of a childhood sweater knitted by your grandmother or feel nostalgic about the traditional flowerboards from old Hong Kong shops and streets, we hope these blended memories of the past and present will inspire fresh artistic creations.

For the third year, ADAHK proudly collaborated with Shakespeare4All as the Performance Accessibility Partner for their Gala Production. This year’s production, ‘Twelfth Night: The Remix,’ infused with elements of Hong Kong culture, featured Hong Kong Sign Language interpretation for the first time during the backstage tour. Deaf audience members/those with hearing impairment were invited to explore the nostalgic Hong Kong-style sets, costumes, and behind-the-scenes areas, allowing them to get up close to this romantic comedy that blends Shakespearean text with local culture.

Continuing the tradition of previous years, the production included Theatrical Interpretation, which combined Sign Language and expressive movement. By breaking language barriers, Deaf audience members/those with hearing impairment were able to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant music, groovy dance, hilarious scenes, and youthful energy on stage.

Photo credit: Shakespeare4All

ADAHK’s Arts Accessibility team has always maintained an open-minded attitude, listened to diverse voices, and developed services that meet the needs of the times. Over six months ago, the team took the lead in launching Hong Kong’s first ‘Deaf/Hard of Hearing Theatrical Interpretation Training Workshop.’ This initiative aimed to explore and nurture the potential of Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals as Theatrical Interpreters, putting into practice the mission of creating diverse and engaging career development opportunities.

Now, six months later, the participants of the workshop have successfully completed their courses and graduated. They have taken their learning journey into various primary and secondary schools across different districts, enabling young people to explore techniques that integrate Sign Language, facial expressions, and body movements. These graduates guide the younger generation in understanding how Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences can fully immerse themselves in stage performances through Theatrical Interpretation.

The workshop has not only developed talents and opportunities for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the performing arts but has also promoted inclusivity and diverse development in theatre. The team at ADAHK sincerely looks forward to witnessing the outstanding performances of the graduates on stage in the near future.

Funded by Hong Kong Disneyland 

Panasonic proudly sponsors ‘Le Fils’ by Hong Kong Repertory Theatre (Audio Description in Cantonese)

‘The Play that Goes Wrong’ by Chung Ying Theatre (Audio Description in Cantonese)

Cantonese Opera Young Talent Showcase 2025-26 ‘Contending for the Bride’ by Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong (Audio Description in Cantonese)

Please note that our head office, ADAM, Jockey Club Inclusive Arts Studio, Arts Accessibility Service Centre and ADA Arts Hub will close at 4:00 pm on 6 October 2025 in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Should you have any enquiries, kindly drop us an e-mail at ada@adahk.org.hk.

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

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