One of the goals of the Asia Art Archive is to broaden the audience currently using its resources and reach out to people who might otherwise be unaware of our existence. We believe in the importance of art in society, and thus endeavour to reach individuals at a young age, giving them the tools to understand and integrate art in everyday life.

Outreach & Archive Visits
AAA regularly visits university and high-school classrooms to introduce the organization and work we are doing. We simultaneously arrange for school groups to visit AAA to explain how to use our collection, encouraging them to think of the archive as place where they can study and read.

AAA Learning Programmes
In addition to its acquisitions programme, serving to preserve and make information on contemporary Asian art easily accessible, AAA endeavours to be pro-active in instigating dialogue and critical thinking through educational and public programmes.

After spending two years in conversation with members of the art community - including university professors, high school teachers, members of the education departments at leading international art institutions, and students - AAA has determined what it believes to be the most effective means by which to support both teachers and students facing the challenges posed by the changes to the new curriculum.

Designed with the new 2009 HK curriculum in mind, AAA started a series of Learning Labs to equip young people to think and talk about contemporary art, and simultaneously to consider the role of art in the contemporary world. In addition to the Learning Labs, AAA will also provide workshops for teachers to explore practical and creative approaches to engage with contemporary art, while using AAA as an alternative learning environment. The Learning Labs and teacher workshops will be complemented by a bilingual interactive website scheduled to launch at the end of 2011.

Together, these programmes are intended to empower Hong Kong’s young generation and their teachers to approach and perceive art with better understanding and appreciation. Our ultimate aim is to connect young people and teachers with their peers to facilitate dialogue, exchange and support.

The 2010 session of AAA’s Education Programme is sponsored by Yiqingzhai Foundation

For more information contact Susanna Chung on susanna@aaa.org.hk