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Cultural, art and

creative industry is

the new driving force

of society

perience with students. Students can for students to join university-wide
learn the dynamics and updates of the exchange programmes in which they
art industry by talking to them. can meet and build more connec-
Ho says the Department of Fine tions with foreign artists around the
Arts at CUHK also tries to do as much world. He also says a government
as it can to offer practical training to fund should be set up to support non-
help students gain exposure. Students mainstream artists whose works are
are invited to work as helpers for some yet to be accepted by the commercial
foreign artists and at some art events. market. He says such a move can help
But he says a better way to let students diversify development of the local art
learn more about the work of artists field.
is to allow them to get involved in art “Cultural, art and creative industry
projects at schools. is the new driving force of society,” Ho
“Most of the teachers are also full- stresses.
time local artists. Students can better
understand the work of professional
artists if they can take part in some
art projects led by their teachers,” Ho Edited by Tommy Yuen
says.

More government support needed
In the year 2018/19, the Grant for
Emerging Artists, offered by the Hong
Kong Arts Development Council
(HKADC), has received 52 applica-
tions with a success rate of 62 per cent.
HKADC also provides overseas and
local internship opportunities, and
operates an online platform provid-
ing job market information – though
most of the posts are not related to art
creations. Recruitment ads posted on HKADC web-
site are mostly related to administrative
Ho thinks the government should duties or marketing
also provide more financial support Screen capture from the HKADC website