Miller Theater, Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, Hong Kong
26 September 2020, 10 am – 5 pm
Supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council
- Thank you for your interest in the HKAGA Student Masterclass. The event has reached its maximum capacity and is no longer accepting registrations. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! If you have any questions, please email info@hk-aga.org.
- We are closely monitoring the public health situation and will adhere to government guidelines. Please note that should there be social restrictions on the day of the event, there is a possibility of livestreaming the programme online.
Organised by the Hong Kong Art Gallery Association (HKAGA) and supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, HKAGA Student Masterclass is a 1-day professional development course that aims to bring the future generation closer to understanding the actual workings of the art world in Hong Kong. Through the sessions taught by leading experts from different sectors of the art field including galleries, auction house, non-profits, artists and art criticism, undergraduates studying in art and cultural management programmes will enjoy a holistic appreciation of Hong Kong’s art ecosystem as they develop their careers in the local art scene.
Targeted at students majoring in programmes of art, arts administration, cultural management, new media art, art history and related disciplines, the Masterclass offers exclusive access to prime and up-to-date professional knowledge from our diverse roster of guest speakers.
There will be six panel discussion sessions, each delving into one sector of the art industry with an international outlook and a special focus on Hong Kong. Apart from personal sharing of the work environments in public institutions, non-profits,
commercial art galleries and heritage venues, the discussions will also raise awareness of various curatorial practices within different organisational models such as artist collectives, art fairs, commercial art galleries and private foundations. The last session, which consists of art talent recruiters and experienced professionals in the art field, will help students identify career opportunities within the context of Hong Kong’s arts and culture landscape.
Objectives:
- Provide a unique learning opportunity for local art students to understand Hong Kong art ecology and career opportunities
- Help create new knowledge-transfer opportunities that are not within university curricula
- Explore trending art topics in depth and help students develop new perspectives
- Bridge and connect local students with galleries for future career opportunities such as internships
Organiser: Hong Kong Art Gallery Association
With the Support of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council
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HKAGA is grateful for the support of Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Programme
Session One: Primary and Secondary Market: Art Fairs, Auction Houses and Galleries
10:00am – 11:00am (Panel Conducted in Cantonese)
With a central focus on how the primary and secondary markets function and interact with each other, the first session will give students a general overview of Hong Kong’s art market and its position on an international scale.
Panellist Speakers:
- Felix Kwok, Director, Asia, Head of Sale, Modern Asian Art, Sotheby’s
- Catherine Kwai, Founder and Managing Director, Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery
- Angelle Siyang-Le, Regional Head of Gallery Relations Asia, Art Basel
Moderator: Amanda Hon, Managing Director, Ben Brown Fine Arts
Session Two: Non-profits: Museums, Foundations and Government Initiatives
11:00am – 12:00pm (Panel Conducted in English)
Not-for-profit organisations constitute to an important part of the art ecosystem – learn more about the daily routine, experience and challenges of working at museums and government-funded art centers.
Panellist Speakers:
- Alice Mong, Executive Director, Asia Society Hong Kong Center
- Connie Lam, Executive Director, Hong Kong Arts Centre
- Chin Chin Teoh, Director of JCCPS, Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts
Moderator: Dr. Raymond Tang, Curator (Modern and Hong Kong Art), Hong Kong Museum of Art
Session Three: Artists
1:00pm – 2:00pm (Panel Conducted in Cantonese)
For students who are developing their creative practices into a career or interested in understanding how artists engage with different facets of the art ecosystem, this is a panel not to be missed. Featuring local artists with experience in exhibitions, art fairs and international festivals, this session will give you a behind-the-scene look at the career path of artists in Hong Kong.
Panellist Speakers:
- Mak Ying Tung 2, Artist
- Pak Sheung Chuen, Artist
- Isaac Leung, Artist, Curator and Educator
Moderator: Sara Wong, Artist
Session Four: Curators
2:00pm – 3:00pm (Panel Conducted in Cantonese)
Understand the role of curators, explore current curatorial issues and compare curatorial practices with our seasoned speakers who boast a range of exhibiting experience that span the grounds of galleries and non-profits.
Panellist Speakers:
- Tina Pang, Curator of Hong Kong Visual Culture, M+
- Qu Chang, Independent Curator and Writer
Moderator: Andre Chan, Independent Curator
Q & A session
Session Five: Journalists and Art Critics
3:00pm – 4:00pm (Panel Conducted in English)
This session will talk about how critical writing and research influence the direction of discussions, evaluations and debates in the art scene, as well as how students can equip themselves for opportunities in this area.
Panellist Speakers:
- Harald P. Kraemer, Collecteur and Raconteur
- Yang Yeung, Independent Curator and Writer
Moderator: Vivienne Chow, Cultural Journalist, Writer and Founder of Non-profit
Break
Session Six: Professional Development in the Market
4:00pm – 5:00pm (Panel Conducted in English)
As a wrap up of the Masterclass, senior art talent recruiters and gallerists will help students identify career opportunities within the context of Hong Kong’s arts and cultural landscape.
Panellist Speakers:
- Vicky Wong, Founder and Managing Consultant, EPC Art Search
- Julie Huang, Senior Human Resources Director, Asia, Phillips Auctioneers
Moderator: Dr Henrietta Tsui-Leung, Founder, Galerie Ora-Ora
