‘Via North Point’ open call for creative community space proposals

Hong Kong, 26 January 2021 — Organized by the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) and funded by Urban Renewal Fund, ‘Via North Point’, a public art and community initiative that carries the mission of urban revitalization is transforming ideas into an art installation in urban community spaces. The Call for Creative Community Space Proposals welcomes talents from all walks of life, along with artists, creatives and architects, to submit the proposal to breathe new life into the public spaces.

Envision a new life for the urban spaces, the open call aims to stimulate greater social interaction through public participation, and local creative talents as individuals. A company or a team are welcome to submit their proposals. Selected proposals will be commissioned and showcased in the month-long Finale Festival in September 2021.

HKAC is planning to launch ‘North Point Meet & Greet — A day of life in the neighbourhood’ discussion session in this coming Friday, 29 January 2021, to facilitate direct communication between potential applicants and different stakeholders in North Point. This may help creative talents to come up with proposals in response to the users with different lifestyles in the community.

In spite of the continual outbreak of coronavirus, the first ‘Via North Point Weekend’ was successfully held in December 2020, along with a series of activities, including online community tour and online workshops. In February 2021, the event will continue with more diverse activities. Details and registration to be announced on Facebook and Instagram of ‘Via North Point’ soon. — Construction+ Online