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In celebration of its 35th anniversary, the Friends of the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) presents the 'Nurturing Creativity' exhibition and fundraiser auction, showcasing 35 works of art by recent graduates and masters of the CUHK Fine Arts Department. The exhibition pays tribute to the University’s seminal role in the development of artists in Hong Kong.

Artworks in a range of media, from contemporary ink to photography, reflect the variety of skills taught in the CUHK Fine Arts Department. Highlights include works by established Hong Kong artists such as Wucius Wong, Wilson Shieh, Leung Kui-ting, Ho Sin-tung, Lam Tung-pang, Chow Chun-fai and Kacey Wong, as well as works by emerging artists including Zaffer Chan, Wong Yee-ki, LiuMan-kun and Kong Chun-hei.

The exhibition will take place at The Rotunda, Hong Kong and will be open to the general public from 19 September to 7 October 2016, thanks to the support of Hongkong Land. 30 pieces of artwork will be available for auction via www.paddle8.com/Friends-CUHK during the exhibition, thanks to the support of online auction house Paddle8. A live auction of the remaining 5 selected artworks will be conducted at a Gala Dinner on 10 November 2016.

All proceeds raised from the auction go to support the artists, the Friends annual student awards and post-graduate scholarships for students in the Fine Arts Department, and the Art Museum's art education, outreach programme and the acquisition fund.

The 'Nurturing Creativity' exhibition came together with the generous support of the Dr. George and Maisie Choa Charitable Foundation, ACEPRO Hong Kong Limited and Polytrade Paper Corporation Limited.

Please refer to the attachment for exhibition highlights and download the images here. For further information please contact: Sagiri Dayal at chair@friendscuhk.com

About the Friends of the Art Museum, CUHK

The Friends of the Art Museum, CUHK was founded in 1981 to promote the study and appreciation of Chinese art and culture. To that end, it sponsors lectures, study groups and tours to places of interest in Hong Kong and throughout Asia. Through these and other fundraising activities, the Friends of the Art Museum provides annual scholarships to art students at the Chinese University and contributes to the acquisition fund of the Art Museum. Website: http://cuhkmuseumfriends.com/

Source: Communications and Public Relations Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Over 100 alumni of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) were invited to join the 'Alumni Mid-Autumn Festival Fundraising Garden Party' held at the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge on 12 September 2016. Donations solicited through the Garden Party will be used to support the development of the I‧CARE Programme.

Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, expressed his gratitude to our alumni for their generosity in supporting the I‧CARE Programme. 'I am delighted to see the strong bonding between our alumni and CUHK. Let's join hands to foster student's all-rounded development and nurture bright young leaders for the society,' said Professor Sung in his welcoming address.

Apart from Professor Sung and Mrs Sung, the event was graced by the presence of Provost Professor Benjamin Wah; Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Vice-Presidents Professor Michael Hui, Professor Fanny Cheung and Professor Isabella Poon. Alumna Ms Akina Fong was the master of ceremony of the event.

In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, students from our Department of Music performed Chinese music on the occasion. Many among them went to Vienna in summer this year to showcase Chinese music at the 'HK-Vienna Music Festival'. Other activities include lantern riddle and charity sale of CUHK Mooncakes and souvenirs. In addition, Professor Sung demonstrated Chinese calligraphy, and presented his calligraphy to three lucky draw winners.

If you would like to learn more about the I‧CARE Programme, please visit this webpage: www.oia.cuhk.edu.hk/eng/campaigns/i-care-programme

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is honoured to receive ten oil paintings from renowned artist Mr. Chen Keng.  In appreciation of his generosity, a donation ceremony was held at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall of CUHK on 4 August 2016.  These paintings, depicting the beautiful scenery of CUHK, will be permanently displayed at the University Health Centre of CUHK.

Officiated at the donation ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Chen Keng, Prof. Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, and Dr. Scotty Luk, Director of University Health Service (UHS) of CUHK.

Prof. Fok Tai-fai said in his welcoming address, ‘I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Chen for his generosity in donating his beautiful artworks to the Chinese University.  We are truly grateful for the support and trust Mr. and Mrs. Chen have rendered to CUHK.’

In his speech, Mr. Chen Keng thanked his parents for providing him with abundant opportunities to learn about art since he was a boy, and shared with the audience his journey of art creation at CUHK.  ‘Since I started residing on the campus of CUHK some years ago, I am fascinated by the stunning environment of the University.  The ten paintings, which I donated to CUHK, depict the splendid scenery of the campus.  I am pleased to learn that they will be permanently displayed at the University Health Centre,’ he said.

Dr. Scotty Luk said in his speech, ‘We strongly believed that, with these brilliant artworks displayed at the University Health Centre, the ambience of Centre can be greatly enhanced.  Patients’ stress level can also be reduced through appreciating Mr. Chen’s paintings.’

As an acclaimed oil painting artist, Mr. Chen Keng is dedicated to promoting the development of the art in Hong Kong and mainland China.  Apart from founding the Guangzhou Young Artists’ Association and the Guangdong Young Artists’ Association, he has been actively participating in various artists’ associations.  In celebration of the Golden Jubilee of CUHK, the Office of the Arts Administrator of CUHK organized an exhibition, entitled ‘Images of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Oil Painting Exhibition by Chen Keng’, showcasing over twenty paintings of Mr. Chen at the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall in 2013.