Talks & Events

Balancing the elements of a project – time, money, scope and people – is one of the biggest challenges faced by arts administrators. It is difficult to standardise each project into a formula. SEE stands for Share, Explore and Experience. To put things in perspective, different art groups will be invited to share their difficulties encountered and the solutions to tackle the issues with participants. At the same time, participants can also share their thoughts and opinions towards the performance or exhibition. The two-way communication allows participants to further explore and experience the performance/ artwork through the activity, with a final goal to enhance audience appreciation.

Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association launched “Meet the Arts Leaders” Series since 2017, inviting outstanding arts leaders from different arts forms to share their precious experience from career and their philosophy.

The coming guest speaker of “Meet the Arts Leaders” Series would be Mr Michael MacLeod, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. After 45 years in classical music business, Mr MacLeod will be retiring at the end of March 2019. This would be an informal gathering which Mr MacLeod would talk about his journey as a music professional, observation on changes of classical music and the art world.

Did you know that Cantonese opera performers always greet each other with “Good morning” no matter what time of day they meet? Or that in traditional tea houses balcony seats cost more than those closer to the stage? To find out why, join our Xiqu Centre Guided Tour and learn about our new venue and the rich history of the art of xiqu. The 60-minute tour, conducted in Cantonese, help you explore the Xiqu Centre facilities, learn about the architectural and design features, and discover fascinating facts about the culture and stories behind the art of xiqu. Tour is supplemented with multimedia elements and are perfect for art enthusiasts of all backgrounds.

(Only Chinese version is available)
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我們將參觀DesignInspire的展覽場地，由主辦單位為參與者講解鮮為人知的創作及製作過程及本年度DeisgnInspire的主題概念。

Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association (HKAAA) is honoured to co-present with the Sir Edward Youde Scholars Association (SEYSA) and it is our pleasure to invite their representative and Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund past scholarship awardees for a sharing session on how the scholarship could open doors for Hong Kong arts practitioners. The scholarship aims at financing outstanding local and overseas studies, and the recipients of the scholarship are expected to contribute significantly to the development of Hong Kong after graduation. We believe that this event will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the scholarship and how it could help the awardees a step closer to their dreams.

In recent years, the development of the local arts and culture scene has flourished, with the completion of cultural venues integrating art and conservation such as the heritage buildings in Central, the establishment of major international exhibitions, art fairs and auctions, and the use of arts and cultural elements in commercial institutions, shopping malls and hotels. The new performing and visual arts venues set to open in the West Kowloon Cultural District will also increase the need for talent in the areas of cultural management and arts administration.

Creative collaboration between arts practitioners from different parts of the world could stimulate innovative ideas and enrich each other’s cultural programmes. Hong Kong Arts Administrators Association (HKAAA) is honored to co-present with Yale-China Association, for a sharing session on how this fellowship could open doors for Hong Kong artists. This fellowship will bring emerging artists from Hong Kong to Yale University for a six-month residency from January through June in 2019 and provide a platform to collaborate with American artists and communities. This event will be an excellent chance to meet Yale-China’s Director of Hong Kong as well as past fellows of the programme and learn about Yale-China’s history and arts initiatives.

香港藝術界發展蓬勃，吸引不少年青人投身藝術行政人員的行業。在忙錄的工作之中，藝術行政人員有沒有機會抽離日常固定軌跡，思考個人在藝團、以至藝術圈的生態系統上，希望扮演怎樣的角色，並如何達到目標？大家又如何以創新的方法，解決工作上經常面對的挑戰，以及尋找更多合作伙伴呢？

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