HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – December 29, 2023 – Hong Kong’s vibrant arts and culture scene is set to flourish even further as the iconic Hong Kong Fringe Club is proud to announce winning the call open tender launched by the Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism. (“CSTB”) of the Hong Kong SAR Government. Our prestigious arts hub has been given the opportunity to continue operating in the Grade 1 heritage building at No. 2 Lower Albert Road in the Central District.
Since September 2022, under the supervision of its board of directors and a newly appointed executive director, the Fringe Club has resumed its mission of bringing innovative, cutting-edge and out-of-the-ordinary art to its exhibitions and performances . the spaces. The Fringe Club is also committed to aligning with current government policy to establish Hong Kong as a hub of artistic exploration and cultural exchange between East and West. In this regard, new elements and programs will be integrated into the Club’s annual activities, including a city-wide Fringe Festival, talent incubation and art technology incubation programs, coupled with cross-border showcases. genres and Chinese culture in the premises.
In our proposal submitted to CSTB as part of this highly competitive open tender, we presented an innovative and comprehensive plan that aims to preserve and revitalize Hong Kong’s rich cultural heritage, nurture and promote emerging local artists , while fully embracing and responding to the desire for modernity. Hong Kong’s artistic community to interact with artists from Greater China and beyond.
Mr. Anson Chan, Acting President of the Fringe Club, expressed our Board’s continued commitment to nurturing and incubating young artists, ultimately showcasing them on the international stage. “We are committed to providing pluralistic and innovative programs to the general public, while ensuring smooth and financially sustainable operation of the club premises,” Chan said.
We are particularly pleased to announce our invitation to two distinguished Hong Kong citizens, Ms. Regina Leung Tong Ching Yee and Mr. Gustav Mak Ka Lok, to join our Board of Directors. Their extensive expertise in NGO management, passion for arts and music, and invaluable knowledge on how Hong Kong’s creative industry should position itself for the future will further strengthen the Club’s ability to foster creativity , innovation and artistic excellence in our city.
The heritage building at No. 2 Lower Albert Road, with its unique architecture and historical significance, provides an ideal backdrop for the Hong Kong Fringe Club’s ambitious plans for the future. Our organization envisions a revitalized space that will serve as a creative epicenter for visual artists, performing artists, and musicians to showcase their talents to residents and visitors to our city. The Club premises will continue to function as a dynamic platform for artistic expression, collaboration and cultural exchange.
An innovative, event-driven exterior lighting/projection system will transform the Club’s front walls into a captivating visual spectacle, mark a significant milestone in the Club’s ongoing commitment to promoting artistic expression and highlight the importance of our Club in the cultural landscape of our city.
In summary, we hope that our club’s efforts to revitalize No. 2 Lower Albert Road into an iconic hub of artistic expression will strengthen our city’s position as a cultural hub where East meets West to Far East. The Hong Kong Fringe Club looks forward to collaborating with artists, arts organizations, philanthropies and the broader Greater China community to realize this shared vision; and we are committed to maintaining the Fringe Club as a thriving platform that showcases artistic excellence.
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