K11 Art Foundation Youth Art Power Programme 2023 I Art Docent Training

Date

Every Tuesday and Friday, 30.07.2023 – 22.08.2023 (except 30.07.2023)

Language

Cantonese supplemented with English

Admission

Free

Guest Artist

Kwok Mang Ho Frog King, pioneering conceptual and performance artist from Hong Kong

Guest Lecturer

Billy Sy, Lecturer at School of Drama, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Collaborators

1a space, Hong Kong; Asia Art Archive, Hong Kong; Asia Society Hong Kong Center; M+, Hong Kong; Para Site, Hong Kong

K11 Art Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Youth Art Power Programme this summer after its successful debut last year. The Programme this year emphasises fruitful exchange among the art ecosystem through diversified course content, providing a broader and more in-depth exploration of the art world.

The Programme offers highly interactive and engaging training, with hands-on activities and visits to leading art institutions. Participants will learn and gain invaluable insights from experienced educators and art practitioners.

Apply now if you are between the ages of 15 and 26 and passionate about art! Participants who have completed the Programme will receive a certificate, and gain exclusive working opportunities in various art projects to put learning into practice!

We can offer you…

  • Multi-disciplinary training programme to develop skills and passion in the art industry
  • Invaluable insights from experienced docents and professional art practitioners from leading art institutions
  • Immersive field trips to contemporary art institutions
  • An interactive platform to connect with young like-minded art lovers
  • A certificate of achievement upon completion of the Programme 
  • Exclusive working opportunities in upcoming art exhibitions and events

Course Quota: 40

Eligibility Requirements: Youth aged 15 to 26 who is passionate about art

Application Deadline: 21 July 2023 12 pm, successful applicants will be notified via email on or before 24 July 2023

Deposit Payment: Successful applicants will be required to pay a deposit of HK$500 either by cash or crossed cheque on 30 July 2023, the first session of the Programme. Deposits are refundable upon satisfactory completion of the course of 70% or above attendance rate

For enquiries, please contact us at learning@k11artfoundation.org

Programme Rundown

Session 1

30.07.2023
11 am – 5 pm

Programme Introduction and Guided Tour Demonstration

Facilitated by K11 Art Foundation docents

Session 2

01.08.2023
11 am – 5 pm

Art Appreciation – Exhibition Guided Tour

Curator-led tour by Cusson Cheng, Assistant Curator at Para Site, Hong Kong

Guided tour by Asia Society Hong Kong Center

Session 3

04.08.2023
11 am – 5 pm

Research Workshop – Utilising Archive’s Resources

Facilitated by Asia Art Archive, Hong Kong and K11 Art Foundation

Presenting Skills: Bringing Impact and Presence through Voice and Body Language

Facilitated by Billy Sy, Lecturer at School of Drama, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Session 4

08.08.2023
11 am – 5 pm