Shek Kip Mei Central Courtyard, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre｜Summer Arts Voyage “Youth Arts Week” Brings You Diverse Arts Activities

Description

Organised by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC),  “Youth Arts Week”, a signature event of the 17th Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme (AAiSS), will kick-start next Friday (25 July). To enlighten this summer, “Youth Arts Week”, themed “Connection x Innovation” this year, presents an array of fabulous arts activities including arts workshops, theatre performances and thematic exhibitions from 25 July to 17 August. Arts ambassadors will showcase their artistic achievements and share the joy of artistic creation with the general public. Alumni of the AAiSS will also take part in various formats to share and exchange with their juniors, embodying the spirit of passing on the torch.

Arts Bazaar  Vibrant and Diverse 

Following the success of last year’s inaugural edition, the Arts Bazaar will be held from 25 to 27 July as the opening programme of the “Youth Arts Week”. Eight AAiSS alumni who are now practising in the arts and cultural sector will showcase their unique craftworks (including metal bookmarks, glass ornaments, paper art, oil pastel paintings, non-firing ceramics, etc) at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC) in Shek Kip Mei. They will also host workshops on-site where participants can create their own handicrafts and exchange techniques and insights of artistic creation with the alumni. 

Limited-Time Offer   Make Your Own Phone Strap

The Arts Bazaar will feature unique photo spots, inviting members of the public to take memorable photos. There will also be an interactive area where the public, by simply following the AAiSS social media platforms, can select various bead materials to design and make his or her own personalised phone strap — a special souvenir to take home. Participation is free with no prior reservation required. Everyone is welcome to join an arts-filled weekend! 

Thematic Exhibitions   Sharing the Joy of Art

From 2 to 17 August, “Youth Arts Week” will present two thematic exhibitions at HKADC's SHOWCASE and the H6 CONET community space in Central respectively. The exhibition “My Breath Diary”, curated by local arts technology troupe JAM ISLAND THEATRE, will transform the SHOWCASE into an interactive storytelling space that combines art, technology and multi-sensory experiences. During the exhibition, interactive theatrical performances featuring arts ambassadors as actors will guide visitors through the colourful world.

The exhibition “In Between Communities: Zine, Neon Light and Calligraphy”, held at H6 CONET community space, features arts ambassadors’ creations under the guidance of artist Lam Kin-choi and alumni ambassadors cum artists Willam Ho and Polly Chan. Through community-themed zines, Chinese calligraphy and cold-light neon signboards, the arts ambassadors reinterpret familiarised urban spaces from diverse perspectives. More details will be announced later. Please stay tuned.

Join the “Youth Arts Week” to enjoy an artistic summer! 

Programmes Details:

Arts Bazaar – Public Sessions

Date: 26 — 27 July 2025 (Sat — Sun)
Venue:Central Courtyard, Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC) (30 Pak Tin Street, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon)
Time: 11:00 AM — 6:30 PM
Entry fee: Free of charge. No registration is required.
Workshop fee:Participants will pay for their own material fees. No registration is required.

Eight booths and the featured arts workshops:

-          Edelewiss (Scrap Material Pin Badge Workshop)

-          Atarox Studios (Copper Bookmark Workshop)

-          White Deer Handiwork (Vintage-Style Glass Jewellery Workshop)

-          NaCl Papercutting (Paper Art Handmade Card Workshop)

-          L23 Art (3D Oil Pastel Painting Workshop)

-          Crispy Lab (Fire-free Ceramics Workshop)

-          Wind.n.Sand (Recycled Coffee Capsule Workshop)

-          19cloud Studio (UV Resin Gemstone Creation Workshop)

Exhibition “My Breath Diary”

Date: 2 — 17 August 2025
Opening hours: 11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Venue: SHOWCASE (Upper Ground Floor, Landmark South)
Entry fee: Free admission. No registration is required.
 

Exhibition “In Between Communities: Zine, Neon Light and Calligraphy”

Date:2 — 17 August 2025
Opening hours: 11:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Venue: H6 CONET (G/F, The Centre, 99 Queen’s Road, Central)
Entry fee: Free admission. No registration is required.
 
 

Please refer to the following platforms to follow the latest news of “Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme”.

Website: https://www.aaiss.hk/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hkadc.aaiss 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAiSS_HKADC