About HART Social Studio
At HART, we see the importance of hands-on making, collaboration and knowledge sharing to pave for a stronger and more sustainable local arts and cultural ecosystem in Hong Kong. Social Studio is the arts and creative incubator program at HART Haus, a space and platform for Hong Kong talents to create, experiment and evolve their art practices in a social setting. Participating artists, creative talents, or ‘Hausians’, are invited to join through our ‘open call’, and are provided with studio space, resources for collaboration, and opportunities to integrate their practice with the larger community. Our program tradition Showcase provides Hausians the unique experience to present new work of art within their place of work to the public, celebrating diversity and quality of work.
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HART Haus is a home for artists. It is a place which promotes collaboration - to meet, exchange and get stuff out of your head. It's a social/creative space where you are coached to deliver. Hugo Belloy (Experience Designer/ Music Curator)
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Our Features
CREATE … and grow with our cross-disciplinary community in Kennedy Town Evolving from a former factory into this flexible studio and salon spaces, HART Social Studio maximises the possibilities of art & creative medium. The open-air terrace invites nature for your creations. With open-air terraces and refreshing greens to spark creativity, come imagine and work to build a space for your growth. With Hausians’* collective input, we relish a remarkable ride in art making with you. Studio facilities include: ● ● ● ●
24-hour access with Wi-fi, air-conditioning, lockers, storages and nice vibes TWO outdoor terraces & greens Salon for the think tank, brainstorming with an equipped pantry HART reception/ advisory desk
*Hausians: participants of HART Haus Social Studio programme
EVOLVE … with ample support and resources from us Committed to fostering culture, we admit talented creatives worldwide. HART offers a variety of resources that help explore one's creative career. It includes offerings of studio grants*, regular advice and support, learning courses, partnership and collaborative opportunities. We also encourage self-initiated events and proposals. Above all, we take challenges with our Hausians, and turn them into springboards for new chances — and equipment for the future. *Please refer to the Studio Grant section in this guideline for more details.
REALISE … your ideas and dreams inside and outside HART Haus Diverse in every aspect of happenings, HART community is a playground for opportunity. Through collaboration with a great variety of innovative brands, international professionals and local talents, as well as a year round programme of events, we drive synergy and fulfil our vision: to bring new insights, and to enrich and revolutionise the creative culture. Our current programme features: ● HART Hub - Experiences organised by HART team and artists of Social Studio to share artistic practices and recent topics of interest, as well as to encourage conversations between art practitioners, talents in the creative industry and the public. ● Community Outreach - Visits, tours and special projects outside our studio, in order to connect with the arts and cultural neighbourhoods in various districts in Hong Kong. ● HART/Beat - Sharing by HART team, especially highlighting the art administration and management courses which are tailored for practitioners in the field, as well as those who wish to join the industry. ● Other events co-organised with our partners and invited guests
Our Packages THREE packages on offer for Social Studio (Session 6, 2020)
Flexible Package
Fixed Package
Studio Grant
Monthly rate from HK$2,900
Monthly rate from HK$4,800
Special discounts available for students
Dedicated workstation
Monthly rate for selected artists* from HK$2,500 For more details, please refer to Studio Grant section
Size of space and level of privacy variable according to needs
Flexible desk-space Storage & facilities
Storage & facilities
*Rates vary due to the varying needs of space, facilities, HART team support, time and duration of occupancy, way of studio usage; and are highly relevant to the applicants’ commitments, vision, capabilities, ambition, and contribution.
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What really differentiates Social Studio from other art initiatives in Hong Kong is diversity and active communication with the general public. Art is not done until it is communicated. Max Cheng (Scent Artist)
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Eligibility, Selection Criteria and Commitments
ELIGIBILITY (a) Talents who are contributing, or about to enter, or exploring to work with talents belong to the c reative industries in Hong Kong (for definition of Cultural & Creative Industries [CCI] given by the HKSAR, please refer to the l ink) - hereafter referred to as ‘the field’; (b) Any individuals regarded as having potential, talent, and/or entrepreneurial spirit by HART team; and (c) Talents currently living and based in Hong Kong - or frequently working in the city.
SELECTION CRITERIA Five core criteria for ALL Hausians are: 1. Committed in creating and practising art OR engaged in creativity-/ innovation-related businesses, with a strong portfolio to demonstrate own calibre; 2. Demonstrate frequent use of studio space at HART Haus; 3. Demonstrate strong commitment to community building and activities at HART Haus; 4. Lead as examples and role models to excite, inspire and engage Hausians and members to make impactful collaboration and/or program; and 5. Adhere to HART Haus House Rules regarding all studio use.
Studio Grant We offer Studio Grants to artists who are confident in themselves having the following qualities and experiences: ☐ Recognised as a professional working in the field, mainly visual or performance artists with experiences - ○ Either represented by a local Hong Kong or International gallery; or ○ Exhibited in recognised museums, institutions or art spaces in Hong Kong or overseas for over five years; or ○ Experienced working with independent art dealers, curators, managers or professional practitioners for over three years; or ○ Published at least two art books or catalogues published, best if it is properly distributed; or ○ Invited to talk(s) and sharing session(s) by recognised art initiatives, collectives, art spaces or institutions within the last three years ☐ Demonstrate ambition and determination to pursue/ maintain an established/ promising career (i.e. HART team regard as having great potential) ☐ Possess entrepreneurial spirit (Remark #1)
And young talents who demonstrate potential to become our Y OUNG HAUSIANS: ☐ Graduated from recognised institutions (please refer to the list below Remark #2) in Hong Kong within 5 years ☐ Provide at least 1 recommendation by local institutions or galleries or professional practitioners in the art industry ☐ With high potentials who will be likely to: ○ be represented by a local Hong Kong or International gallery; or ○ be invited to produce group or solo exhibition locally or internationally; or ○ be working with independent art dealers, curators, managers or professional practitioners for businesses or projects; or ○ contribute to the local Hong Kong art scene, such as initiating a group show for the peers, initiated a collective or artist-run program/ project/ initiative ☐ Demonstrate ambition and determination to pursue/ further career in the arts or creative industries (i.e. HART team regard as having great potential) ☐ Possess entrepreneurial spirit (Remark #1)
Commitments of all Grant recipients as follows: ✓ Support HART programme and activities proactively ✓ Demonstrate willingness to contribute to the corporate and community projects by collaborating with HART ✓ Should be the ambassador representing HART, and support HART to gain exposure as a collective
Remark #1 Entrepreneurial spirit means the talent has the ambition and determination to self-learnt/ equip - and successfully applied his/her - knowledge, skills and experiences in making the creative business/ enterprises work. ‘Working’, in this context of applying to HART as an Anchor Hausian, him or her has to have both the courage to fail (learn from trial and error) and the practicality in realising deliverables working with our corporate or with the partners/ collaborators that we introduced to the Hausian. Besides monetary return and benefits that we target, we also look for those who can contribute to the running of a sustainable ecosystem for the art and cultural industries, meaning that if the Hausian could work out high quality education or community outreach programme with HART, we may consider inviting such Hausian to join HART Haus Social Studio for free (i.e. rental completely waived) - because, we value independence, problem-solving skills and motivation highly, and these qualities are what an entrepreneur should have.
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The University of Hong Kong (HKU, founded in 1911) – U niversity of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 1053) The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK, founded in 1963) – The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 1109) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST, founded in 1991) – The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance (Cap. 1141) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU, founded in 1937, granted university status in November 1994) – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ordinance (Cap. 1075) City University of Hong Kong (CityU, founded in 1984, granted university status in November 1994) – City University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 1132) Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU, founded in 1956, granted university status in November 1994) – H ong Kong Baptist University Ordinance (Cap. 1126) Lingnan University (LU, founded in 1967 as L ingnan School in Hong Kong, granted university status in July 1999) – Lingnan University Ordinance (Cap. 1165) The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK, founded in 1994, granted university status in May 2016) – T he Education University of Hong Kong Ordinance (Cap. 444) The Open University of Hong Kong [ who are pursuing their career in creative industries] RMIT University in Hong Kong Hong Kong Arts School Vocational Training Council (VTC) Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College [ who are pursuing their career in creative industries] Savannah College of Art and Design Hong Kong (SCAD) Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) Hong Kong Institute of Contemporary Culture Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity (HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity) HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College (HLC) [ who are pursuing their career in creative industries] Jockey Club Ti-I College [ who are pursuing their career in creative industries] Raffles Hong Kong
Application Procedures and Timeline All applicants are required to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Read this guideline to learn about HART Haus Social Studio Complete the online application form professionally Try to arrange visits to HART Haus with our team Provide us with the most updated curriculum vitaes and portfolios Communicate very clearly about their needs from HART and their use of studio space (i.e. expectations) 6. Inform HART team their time schedules (even a rough one) of studio use - dates, months and regular hours of stays OR travelling schedules
Upon successful application, you will need to: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Complete the rental fee payment within 5 days Sign the Rental Agreement and comply to our House Rules Provide a photocopy of a valid HKID card, passport and/or business registration (BR) certificate Attend an orientation session led by our administrator/ manager on site at HART Haus before officially using the studio
Additional information needed from Studio Grant applicants: ☐ Detailed plans or proposals for HART programmes, tentative dates of activities to be launched at the studio marked with HART ☐ Personal biographies for listing on HART website ☐ Profile pictures and/or signature work photos for promotional purposes ☐ Commitment to HART Haus educational/ community outreach programmes ☐ Proposals to initiate or recommend potential collaboration to HART (even referrals - if any)
Partner Hausians You may also be interested in learning more about the By-Invitation-Only Category - Partner Hausians, to better understand our values in establishing the community: Selection Criteria for Partner Hausians: ☐ Recognised as a professional working in the field ☐ Determined to build a long-term relationship and partnership with HART/Henderson Land Development ☐ Demonstrate contributions to the corporate and HART community ☐ Proactive and open-minded to work with corporate ☐ Possess good communication skills, be the ambassador representing HART, especially with potential press and media presence
Similar criteria apply to Guest Hausians - HART invites them to contribute to Social Studio by making collaboration with Hausians, or to launch educational and community programmes. Meanwhile HART accepts high quality proposals for those who are interested in becoming our Guest Hausians, we will be very selective and consider these applications on a case-by-case basis.
What else to expect from HART?
About Our Partnership Besides the key elements that we are driving for the Social Studio, we connect with our partners and friends to make wonderful happenings at HART Haus. We value the strong community and educational outreaches made available through all the partnership that we make. While having productive conversations on subject matters relating to the development of the creative industries, and to strengthen the bonds of the communities, all activities we host with our partners and friends to celebrate the experimental spirit. We hope to encounter more challenges and to gain more inspiration from you - please come visit HART Haus with your friends and family, best if you can sign up to engage in our programme activities that we collaborate with our partners in the near future! Here please check the list of our partners and friends: • Affordable Art Fair • Art Power HK • H Queen’s • Hong Kong Archives Society • Hong Kong Art Gallery Association • Hong Kong Open Printshop • Hong Kong Tramways • The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon • Rooftop Institute • Sovereign Art Foundation • Transcultural Collaboration + Shared Campus • University of the Arts London / Central Saint Martins • Local institutions & art schools: Fine Arts Society, The University of Hong Kong; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong; Academy of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University; HKU Space
Apply Now https://thehart.com.hk/2020socialstudio-application
For further enquiries, or to schedule a visit, please contact us at a telier@thehart.com.hk