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Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Jockey Club Arts Education Programme Helps Nurture Public Interest in World-class Arts Exhibition
08/03/2018

Hong Kong has a passionate audience for the arts, as exemplified by the popularity of various arts festivals, exhibitions and events. But there is scope to broaden the audience base and to enrich the choices available.

To help local residents and visitors better enjoy the various works on display at the Harbour Arts Sculpture Park which opened on Hong Kong's iconic Central and Wan Chai harbourfronts on 22 February, the Club’s Charities Trust is funding the Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Jockey Club Arts Education Programme. The programme encompasses fun-filled workshops and educational activities to bring the arts to people from diverse backgrounds and experience art creation for themselves.

Under the Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Jockey Club Arts Education Programme, a series of guided tours, creative workshops family-friendly activities is being organised, as well as a symposium, together expected to benefit over 15,000 people. The creative workshops and symposium will be hosted by different artists to encourage interaction between participants.

In addition, public and school guided tours will be conducted, with priority given to schools with fewer resources in remote districts. Specially designed tours will also be conducted for visitors with special needs, including transportation support and accessible routes for wheelchairs, as well as accessibility tools to facilitate their learning. This will allow citizens from diverse backgrounds to enjoy the arts.

The displays being exhibited at the Harbour Arts Sculpture Park along the Central and Wan Chai harbourfronts feature sculptures by 19 renowned and emerging contemporary artists from Asia and beyond, such as "Pumpkin" by Yayoi Kusama from Japan and "DAZE VI" by Antony Gormley from Britain. The exhibition, which runs until 11 April, brings world-class arts to the public free of charge.