Bulletin No. 1, 2014

Culture—Its Creation, Preservation and Promotion  19  A s a curriculum requirement, undergraduate and postgraduate students of fine arts have to submit art works for exhibition before completing their studies at CUHK. There had been a pressing demand for more exhibition space within the campus for many years. In response to this, the New Asia College Ch’ien Mu Library converted the mezzanine floor and part of the second floor into an exhibition gallery during the library building’s refurbishment in 2004. Since its opening, it has been one of the main venues for fine arts students to hold their annual exhibition; it is also a popular choice for students to mount their solo exhibitions. In the past 10 years, the exhibition gallery was used intensively and more Exhibition Gallery at Ch’ien Mu Library than 160 exhibitions were staged there, which amounted to over one exhibition per month. The exhibition gallery creates a culturally rich environment and, at the same time, provides a welcoming experience for library users. The library also welcomes staff to display their art works. Ms. Louise Jones, University Librarian ‘The Exhibition Gallery at the Ch’ien Mu Library is a great success story. It’s a beautiful space that enables students to experiment with curation of exhibitions. The library is privileged to be able to work with our students in this way. Please take time to visit the exhibition gallery and appreciate just how talented our fine arts students are.’