AAA's education department was established in 2007 to promote and facilitate the role of art and creativity in society and to offer new audiences a platform to understand, think, and talk about contemporary art. Through creative, free, and accessible educational tools and strategic programmes, AAA aims to give the public the tools to simultaneously consider the role of art in the contemporary world and integrate it into their everyday lives.

Archive Outreach & Visitation
AAA regularly visits university and high school classrooms to introduce the Archive and the work it does. AAA also welcomes school groups to visit the Archive to learn how to navigate the collection, encouraging students to think of the Archive as place where they can study, read and expand their knowledge of the visual arts. Tailor-made workshops are also offered to various student groups to facilitate research and exploration.

AAA Learning Programmes
In 2009, AAA initiated the Learning Lab series to equip young people to think and talk about contemporary art. A group of 30 high school and university students meets regularly at AAA with local art professionals, who share their expertise and experiences working in the art field. AAA also provides 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 in 2012.

Together, these programmes are intended to empower Hong Kong's youth and their teachers to approach and perceive art with better understanding and appreciation and to create a platform for dialogue, exchange, and support.

In 2011, AAA's Education Programmes are sponsored by Yiqingzhai Foundation.

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