Para/Site Art Space
homepage : http://www.para-site.org.hk/
e-mail : caroline@para-site.org.hk
address : G/F, 4 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
phone : (+852) 25174620
language : English
Para/Site Art Space
homepage : http://www.para-site.org.hk/
e-mail : caroline@para-site.org.hk
address : G/F, 4 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
phone : (+852) 25174620
language : English
FROM SITE
Para/Site is a non-profit art space run by independent artists in Hong Kong and supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. Founded in the beginning of 1996, it was temporarily located in Kennedy Town for a four-month project called "Artists-in-Western". In April 1997, we moved to the present location at Sheung Wan, the periphery of the city centre of Hong Kong, in a shop space of around 150m. sq. For the year 1998/99, a new series of exhibitions, Beyond the Vision will be organized. Our branch space, Para/Site Central, the smallest exhibition venue in Hong Kong is now hosted in Hanart TZ Gallery. In addition to exhibitions, Para/Site aims at promoting contemporary art with other activities including publications, forums and seminars.
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Our Mission
Artistic Objectives
3-year Development Plan
Para/Site Patrons, Board of Directors and Staff
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Mission
To establish and maintain a platform for artists and other art practitioners to realize their vision, in relation with their immediate and extended communities, with the aim of nurturing a thoughtful and creative society.
Artistic Objectives
1. Promote the development of the visual arts community through providing education and exhibition opportunities, as well as other programs and services;
2. Strengthen the appreciation of the visual arts and to offer opportunities for audiences to experience these arts through classes, workshops, collaborative efforts with the schools, and involvement with other local organizations;
3. Demonstrate to the community the important role played by the arts in the economic and social development of life in our society;
4. Provide the exhibition space and platforms to support the work of artists and art practitioners, both for the immediate future and for the longer term;
5. Initiate researches and studies of contemporary art and promote understanding of Hong Kong art and culture in a greater context;
6. Promote Hong Kong art to the international level and create more opportunities for Hong Kong art practitioners.
Three-year Development Plan
1.
Establish Para/Site as a centre for professional practice.
Actions:
1) Support art projects by offering artist/ curator fee and professional assistance;
2) Employ full-time curator and administrator;
3) Offer internship to young people who regard art as a career;
4) Network with different strata of the society to attract support from different communities;
5) Strengthen the fundraising ability by recruiting new board members and staff with such expertise;
6) Establish a seed fund to ensure sufficient cash flow for companyÅãÅ&Mac247;s activities and flexibility in its operation;
7) Seek for a permanent venue sponsored by the government or private sector for long-term development and to relieve the burden of rent.
2.
Establish Para/Site as a leading contemporary art space in Asia, promoting Hong Kong art with a global perspective.
Actions:
1) Strengthen the institutional and personal network between Para/Site and overseas art practitioners and organizations;
2) Collaborate with local and overseas art practitioners and organizations with a focus in Asia;
3) Create exposure of Hong Kong artists to the international community;
4) Create an integrated programme of Hong Kong and international art in which an active dialogue between local and global is promoted.
3. Establish Para/Site as a centre for in-depth understanding of contemporary art.
Actions:
1) Continue the research-based exhibition series of Hong Kong artists and develop new series to other themes and areas;
2) Promote art criticism by organizing workshops and publications;
3) Organize cross-disciplinary academic activities like seminars and conferences;
4) Establish a public-accessible archive of Para/Site activities.
4. Establish an education programme for more general public to appreciate cutting-edge contemporary art.
Actions:
1) Organize free guided tours for students;
2) Establish network with schools and social centres;
3) Design custom-made educational activities corresponding to the exhibition programme;
4) Employ a full-time education officer.
In the year 2004/2005, Para/Site Art Space is supported by
the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and its following Patrons:
Patrons List:
Dr. Eric WEAR (Gold),
Dr. Annie Wong Leung Kit-wah (Gold)
AB Concept Ltd (Silver)
Alisan Fine Arts Ltd ÅãV Alice King Gallery (Silver)
Atelier Pacific Ltd (Silver)
Louvre Gallery (Silver)
Sovereign Art Foundation (Silver)
Steve Leung Designers Ltd (Silver)
Mr. Ben WU (Silver)Yumla (Silver)
Dr. Brigitta BLAHA
Mr. Andy CHU
Mr. Jean-Marc DECROP
Kathy EDWARDS & Steve FORE
Mr. KWAN Bing Huen
Sabrina Fung Fine Arts
SP2
Dr. TAM Wing Hung
Mr. Stanley WONG
ANONYMOUS
Board of Directors:
LI Man-wai, Tim (Chairman)
LEUNG Chi-wo, Warren (Secretary)
HO Wai Chi
LAI Chiu Han, Linda
MAN Ching Ying, Phoebe
TSANG Tak Ping, Kith
WONG Chi Hang, Sara
WONG Gina
Para/Site Staff:
Gallery Manager
HU Caroline
caroline@para-site.org.hk