Joyful Awakening: Mental Health, Art and Community Development

Highlights

Embark on a unique journey that integrates community development research with the spirit of UN human rights conventions. This course goes beyond conventional art training, offering a deep dive into the intersection of mental health, art, and community cohesion. Participants will be guided to analyze concepts of "support," "discrimination," and "equal opportunities" through case studies from Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the UK, inspiring creative expressions that foster social inclusion and community-based solutions.

Program Introduction

Over the course of 5 sessions, students will explore the connection between community service and rights advocacy. Through interactive sessions, you will learn to translate complex social concepts into creative works, collaborating with peers to develop inclusive community art proposals. It is an ideal space for those seeking inner peace amidst a fast-paced life and an interest in social development and advocacy.

Facilitator

The course is led by Cheung Hing-yee, who will draw on her extensive experience in mental health and community arts to facilitate discussions and guide the creative process.

Venue & Access

The course takes place at the 15/F of the Hong Kong Arts Centre in Wan Chai. Located in the heart of Wan Chai, the venue is highly accessible via the MTR Wan Chai Station and numerous bus routes, providing convenient access for all participants.

Ticketing

The course fee is HKD 2090. Various discounts are available:

• 5% off: Group enrollment (2 people), Short-course alumni (who have completed two consecutive terms and are enrolling in the next), current Hong Kong Arts Centre "Art Ambassadors," and HK Art School alumni.
• 10% off: Hong Kong Arts Centre members (Single/Joint, Patrons, Corporate Patrons), and holders of the Hong Kong Senior Citizen Card.
• 20% off: Current students of Hong Kong Art School diploma/degree programs.