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About vA!
Laying the groundwork for homegrown artistic innovation
Located at the top of Hong Kong Park, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (vA!) is housed in Cassels Block, which was built in the first decade of the 20th century as an extension of the British Army's Victoria Barracks to provide married quarters for officers. The barracks were handed over to the government and incorporated in the Hong Kong Park project in 1985. A new wing with a glass canopy was added when Cassels Block was converted into vA!. The Centre was opened in 1992.
Constructed in a cascade down the hillside, the Grade I historic building originally comprised four three-storey quarters with a brick, limewashed façade and a triangular gable in an ancient Greek style between the blocks. The east and west sides featured open colonnaded verandas typical of the Edwardian Classical Revival style.
vA! is an open, multi-directional art space that focuses on art education, research and exchange. Fitted with specialist equipment, the venue is home to exhibition space and an invigorating creative ambience. Whether you are a full-time artist, an amateur enthusiast or just an interested member of the public, vA! is a place nurturing your artistic talent and providing opportunities to create art yourself. We also invite artists to come and conduct cross-disciplinary art experiments, to explore the possibilities of applying technology and knowledge from other disciplines in the creation of art and to identify new directions in projects ranging from digital creation to site-specific and multimedia installations.
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Mission
To promote the fun of art learning
To support creative art making and encourage experiments in art
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Values
Learning
Experimenting
Sharing
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Visit
Location
7A Kennedy Road, Central, Hong Kong
Please click here to search suitable transportation modes and routes to plan your visit.
Enquires:
(852) 2521 3008
Fax:
(852) 2501 4703
Opening
Hours
Monday, Wednesday to Sunday : 10am — 9pm
Mid-Autumn Festival, Winter Solstice Festival, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year's Eve : 10am — 5pm
Closed on Tuesdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and the first three days of the Chinese New Year
Floor Plan
Facilities
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Exhibition Hall
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Lecture Theatre
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Multi-purpose Rooms/Studios
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Ceramic Studios
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Sculpture Studios
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Printmaking Studios
Exhibition Hall
Formed by two internally connected rooms and covering 218 m2 on Level 5, the Exhibition Hall provides an ideal setting for a variety of art exhibitions. All the walls are mounted with panels for displaying two-dimensional works, while display cases can be borrowed for three-dimensional works.
Lecture Theatre
Furnished with 60 comfortable seats and designated space for wheelchair users, the Lecture Theatre on Level 4 is equipped with projectors and audio and visual systems to offer a perfect venue for lectures, seminars, screenings and other educational activities.
Multi-purpose Rooms/Studios
vA! is home to two multipurpose rooms, one of 33 m2 and the other of 25 m2, two multipurpose studios, one of 110 m2 and the other of 104 m2, and one multipurpose studio of 82 m2 for relief printmaking. They are all furnished with tables, chairs and whiteboards for functions such as art classes and conferences.
Ceramic Studios
Covering 160 m2 in total and equipped with electric potter's wheels and electric kilns, these two studios allow ceramic artists to work in a safe, comfortable and well-ventilated environment.
Sculpture Studios
These three studios covering a total of 228 m2 are designed for creating sculptures in metal, wood and stone. Advanced mechanical tools are provided, including drilling machines, bench saws, electric arcs and argon welders.
Printmaking Studios
Covering a total of 309 m2, these three studios are equipped with stretching machines, screen printing machines, hot plates, dust boxes, vacuum exposure units and blending machine printing presses for making intaglio, relief, planographic and serigraph prints.
Barrier-free
Facilities
To strive for a barrier-free art space, vA! is committed to providing equal access for all to ensure that everyone can fully participate and enjoy art. We shall offer suitable assistance to the persons with disabilities if needed in using venue facilities.
Currently, barrier-free facilities and services provided at vA! are:
- Automatic door, barrier-free ramps and Braille and tactile floor plan at the entrance from Kennedy Road
- Barrier-free ramps and tactile guide paths at the public area of each floor
- Tactile-braille indicators and voice-announcement device in the passenger lifts
- Accessible toilets on 2-5/F
- Information counter suitable for wheelchair users on 5/F
- Hearing loop system for hearing-impaired at the information counter on 5/F
- Designated spaces convenient for wheelchair users at the Lecture Theatre on 4/F
- Barrier-free ramps at the entrance from Hong Kong Park
- Audio and visual signals of the emergency alarm system
Access Officer
You are welcome to contact Mr. Geoffrey WONG, Assistant Curator I of the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre at (852) 3101 2733 or the Duty Officer at (852) 2521 3008.
Inclement Weather
Special Arrangements
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above
vA! Opening :
• If the signal is in force before opening hours, vA! will remain closed.
• If the signal is issued during opening hours, vA! will be closed.
• If the signal is cancelled or lowered to Signal No.3 or below 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, vA! will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, vA! will remain closed for the rest of the day.
Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
vA! Opening :
• If the signal is in force before opening hours, vA! will remain closed.
• If the signal is cancelled 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, vA! will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, vA! will remain closed for the rest of the day.
• If the signal is issued during opening hours, vA! will remain open.
* "Extreme Conditions"
vA! Opening :
• If “Extreme Conditions” is in force before opening hours, vA! will remain closed.
• If "Extreme Conditions" is cancelled 3 hours or more before the normal closing time and conditions allow, vA! will resume service within 2 hours. If less than 3 hours remain until closing, vA! will remain closed for the rest of the day.
• If vA! is already open, the opening hours may be subject to adjustment.
vA! Activities
Indoor Programmes
Indoor Programmes for parents and children, children, kindergartens#, primary schools#, special schools#, children centres, elderly centres, and other similar organisations (including pre-booked group guided tours):
i. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above (including Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement) / "Extreme Conditions"
• Ongoing programmes will be suspended.
• If the above-mentioned weather condition(s) is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
ii. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or Red / Black Rainstorm Warning Signal
• Ongoing programmes will continue.
• If the signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
Other Indoor Programmes (including pre-booked group guided tours):
i. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above (including Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement) / "Extreme Conditions"
• Ongoing programmes will be suspended.
• If the above-mentioned weather condition(s) is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
ii. Black Rainstorm Warning
• Ongoing programmes will continue.
• If the warning signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
iii. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 / Red Rainstorm Warning
• All programmes will proceed as scheduled.
Outdoor Programmes
Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above, Red/Black Rainstorm Warning or "Extreme Conditions"
• Ongoing programmes may be suspended subject to actual weather conditions.
• If the signal is issued or remains in force 3 hours before the commencement of the programmes, the programmes will be cancelled.
• Due to variations in actual circumstances for each programme, please refer to the individual event details for special arrangements in inclement weather.
Arrangements for Fee-Charging Programmes
1. Rescheduled or refund arrangements will be made for cancelled programmes.
2. For enquiries, please call (852) 2521 3008, and stay tuned to announcements on TV or radio.
#If the Education Bureau announces class suspension, programmes for kindergartens, primary schools, special schools, and secondary schools will be cancelled.
Visiting
Rules
- Please follow the photography and filming regulations of the exhibition hall, and do not use selfie sticks or tripods.
- Please do not write upon, mark, soil or damage any exhibit, installation, wall or facilities in the Centre.
- Please keep the Centre clean and tidy.
- Please do not smoke or light a fire inside the Centre.
- Care for cultural relics and do not damage historic buildings and facilities.
FAQs
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Hiring Information
Hirer’s Exhibition
Period: May to September 2024
Time: 10am — 9pm (except stated otherwise), Closed on Tuesdays
Venue: Exhibition Hall, 5/F, vA!
Free admission
Dates of Exhibition Preparations:
29.5.2024 (10am — 9pm)
30.5.2024 (10am — 5pm)
3.6.2024 (10am — 9pm)
5.6.2024 (10am — 6pm)
10.6.2024 (1pm — 9pm)
12.6.2024 (10am — 9pm)
13.6.2024 (10am — 4pm)
17.6.2024 (12nn — 9pm)
19.6.2024 (10am — 9pm)
24.6.2024 (4pm — 9pm)
26.6.2024 (10am — 9pm)
27.6.2024 (10am — 3pm)
1.7.2024 (10am — 9pm)
3.7.2024 (10am — 9pm)
8.7.2024 (4pm — 9pm)
10.7.2024 (10am — 9pm)
15.7.2024 (6pm — 9pm)
17.7.2024 (10am — 3pm)
22.7.2024 (12nn — 9pm)
24.7.2024 (10am — 9pm)
29.7.2024 (1pm — 9pm)
31.7.2024 (10am — 9pm)
5.8.2024 (4pm — 9pm)
7.8.2024 (10am — 9pm)
12.8.2024 (6pm — 9pm)
14.8.2024 (10am — 4pm)
19.8.2024 (5pm — 9pm)
21.8.2024 (10am — 6pm)
26.8.2024 (5pm — 9pm)
28.8.2024 (10am — 3:30pm)
2.9.2024 (2:30pm — 9pm)
4.9.2024 (10am — 4pm)
9.9.2024 (5pm — 9pm)
11.9.2024 (10am — 9pm)
16.9.2024 (1pm — 9pm)
18.9.2024 (10am — 2pm)
23.9.2024 (2pm — 9pm)
25.9.2024 (10am — 3:30pm)
30.9.2024 (4:15pm — 9pm)
Programme contents do not reflect the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
For enquiries, please contact respective organisers.
Programmes are subject to change without prior notice.
- Era of Indian Art
- A Legacy of Philippine Calado Embroidery — By Araceli & Marcy Dans
- “NOTHING WITHOUT TRYING”
- Joy in Watercolor Open Exhibition 2024
- The 7th Grantham Visual Arts Awards 2023 / 2024 Exhibition of First Round Result
- Herbal Culture and Art Exhibition
- Wish
- “Gao Guan-Yi: De Profundis” explores the meaning of “Eye Contact”
- On the Path to Pottery
- In Between — Cheuk Yan Cherry Tung Solo Exhibition
- Creative Visual Arts Association Exhibition 2024
- Ink Flow Inspiration
- The 4.5th Outstanding Student Artist Award of Hong Kong (OSA Award)
- Sea of Life
- Enchanting Quartet — A solo exhibition by Zhang Mengyang
- Figure and Form
- Exhibition of Artworks of R. K. Laxman
- Vincent So Personal Oil Painting & Sketch Exhibition — Painting Randomly During Travelling
Era of Indian Art
31.5 — 2.6.2024 (11am — 8pm)
Paintings and sculpture exhibition and sale by famous Indian artists.
Enquiry : Ruchika Anand (852) 9222 6269
A Legacy of Philippine Calado Embroidery — By Araceli & Marcy Dans
6 — 9.6.2024 (10am — 6pm)
10.6.2024 (10am — 1pm)
An exhibit of watercolor paintings of Philippine traditional embroidery.
Enquiry : Abigail C.Hills (852) 9615 5119
“NOTHING WITHOUT TRYING”
14 — 16.6.2024 (10am — 9pm)
17.6.2024 (10am — 12nn)
This exhibition is based on painting and sculpture, and aims to focus on traditional art in the context of the rapid development of modern science and technology. After careful selection, five unique artists presented more than 80 paintings and sculptures to show the experimental development of traditional art in the contemporary context.
Enquiry : Mrs Li (852) 6138 9647
Joy in Watercolor Open Exhibition 2024
24.6.2024 (10am — 4pm)
Watercolor, with its ever-changing colors and flowing brushstrokes, is like the interweaving of all kinds of things in life, brewing different people, emotions, and charms. In this diverse global village, we find ourselves immersed in a blend of vibrant and gentle hues, living amidst the interplay of sourness, sweetness, bitterness, and spiciness that the brushstrokes bring, let us experience various flavors of life.
Enquiry : Joy in Art (852) 2780 3880
The 7th Grantham Visual Arts Awards 2023 / 2024 Exhibition of First Round Result
28 — 29.6.2024 (10am — 1pm ; 5:30pm — 9pm)
30.6.2024 (10am — 9pm)
Watercolor, with its ever-changing colors and flowing brushstrokes, is like the interweaving of all kinds of things in life, brewing different people, emotions, and charms. In this diverse global village, we find ourselves immersed in a blend of vibrant and gentle hues, living amidst the interplay of sourness, sweetness, bitterness, and spiciness that the brushstrokes bring, let us experience various flavors of life.
Enquiry : Kary Hoon (852) 2771 0816
Herbal Culture and Art Exhibition
4 — 7.7.2024 (10am — 9pm)
8.7.2024 (10am — 4pm)
Organiser : Chinese Cultural Communication Foundation Limited
Wish
11 — 14.7.2024 (10am — 8pm)
15.7.2024 (10am — 6pm)
Enquiry : Leung Yin-ping (852) 9057 2663
“Gao Guan-Yi: De Profundis” explores the meaning of “Eye Contact”
17.7.2024 (3pm — 9pm)
18 — 21.7.2024 (10am — 9pm)
22.7.2024 (10am — 12nn)
Enquiry : Lau Tat-lan, Lanay (852) 6746 5835
On the Path to Pottery
25 — 28.7.2024 (10am — 8:30pm)
29.7.2024 (10am — 1pm)
Enquiry : Alan Lai (852) 9080 9115
In Between — Cheuk Yan Cherry Tung Solo Exhibition
1.8.2024 (4pm — 9pm)
2 — 4.8.2024 (10am — 9pm)
5.8.2024 (10am — 4pm)
Enquiry : Clara Tung (852) 5260 7809
Creative Visual Arts Association Exhibition 2024
8 — 11.8.2024 (10am — 9pm)
12.8.2024 (10am — 6pm)
Organiser : Creative Visual Arts Association
Enquiry : Joe Wong (852) 9188 6397
Ink Flow Inspiration
14.8.2024 (4pm — 7pm)
15 — 18.8.2024 (10am — 7pm)
19.8.2024 (10am — 5pm)
Organiser : The Art of Creative Painting Association
Enquiry : Harina Tang (852) 6044 5338
The 4.5th Outstanding Student Artist Award of Hong Kong (OSA Award)
21.8.2024 (6pm — 9pm)
22 — 25.8.2024 (10am — 9pm)
26.8.2024 (10am — 5pm)
Organiser : art-at-all
Enquiry : Yo Ng (852) 6010 6086
Sea of Life
28.8.2024 (3:30pm — 9pm)
29.8 — 1.9.2024 (10am — 9pm)
2.9.2024 (10am — 2:30pm)
Enquiry : Prudence Mak (852) 2975 8318
Enchanting Quartet — A solo exhibition by Zhang Mengyang
4.9.2024 (4pm — 9pm)
5 — 8.9.2024 (10am — 9pm)
9.9.2024 (10am — 5pm)
Enquiry : Maria Qiu (852) 9370 5956
Figure and Form
12 — 15.9.2024 (11am — 9pm)
16.9.2024 (11am — 1pm)
Enquiry : Miko Tse (852) 9122 5159
Exhibition of Artworks of R. K. Laxman
18.9.2024 (2pm — 9pm)
19 — 22.9.2024 (10am — 9pm)
23.9.2024 (10am — 2pm)
Organiser : Consulate General of India
Enquiry : Arvind Kumar Verma (852) 3970 9930
Vincent So Personal Oil Painting & Sketch Exhibition — Painting Randomly During Travelling
25.9.2024 (3:30pm — 9pm)
26 — 29.9.2024 (10am — 9pm)
30.9.2024 (10am — 4:15pm)
Enquiry : So Kam (Vincent So) (852) 9488 1285
Download Hiring Application Forms:
* The completed application form, together with all the supporting documents should be sent to the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (Address: 7A Kennedy Road, Central, Hong Kong; Fax :2501 4703). Completed e-fillable pdf form with supplementary documents can also be submit to the GovHK PDF Form Submission System.
* Temporary closure of Multi-purpose Studio 2:
The Multi-purpose Studio 2 at the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre will be temporarily closed from December 2022 until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
* Temporary closure of Printmaking Studio (Planography & Serigraphy) and Printmaking Studio (Intaglio) :
Booking of Printmaking Studio (Planography & Serigraphy) and Printmaking Studio (Intaglio) on L3 will be suspended from 12 August to mid-November 2024. For further details, please contact our Booking Office at 3101 2736.
Opening Hours of Booking Office
9:00am — 5:30pm, Mondays
to Fridays
Closed on Saturdays,
Sundays and public holidays
Enquries: (852) 3101 2736
Fax:
(852) 2501 4703
Email: va@lcsd.gov.hk