The SALOON Hong Kong is a pioneering initiative founded by Alberta Leung, Jing Chinyin Chong, and Kelly Chan, marking Hong Kong the first city in Asia to join the global SALOON Network. This vibrant hub is dedicated to fostering a professional yet intimate environment where arts and cultural practitioners can exchange ideas, develop dialogues and expand diverse perspectives. As a dynamic metropolis with diverse population and culture, Hong Kong boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, creativity, and innovation. Its thriving arts scene provides a fertile ground for collaboration and inspiration. Engagement in the global network facilitates the exchange of forward-looking practices, encouraging innovation and excellence in the local arts community. The SALOON Hong Kong serves as a vital space for women-identifying art professionals to connect, share experiments, and offer support to one another in their artistic endeavors.
You can find more information about SALOON Hong Kong on instagram.com/saloon.hongkong.
To apply as a member, please write to hongkong@saloon-network.org.
Alberta Leung (she/her) is an independent curator and researcher who focuses on overshadowed cultural phenomena, bridging different narratives through art, science, and technology. She emphasises storytelling to contextualise overlooked experiences and reflects on contemporary digital society through micro-narratives. In 2022, she founded Size Variab;e, an online art platform that explores alternative approaches to exhibition-making, further fostering collaboration and experimentation in the spirit of digital nomadism. sizevariable.com
Jing Chin-Yin Chong (she/her) is an independent curator, art administrator, researcher and co-founder of the curatorial platform Arts Collective. She has previously worked at art institutions such as Hong Kong Arts Centre and Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei, as well as experiences in galleries and various art projects in the Asian region. Chong’s recent research explores cultural influence, artistic practice, transdisciplinary exchange and collaboration in the context of contemporary art. Chong was a curator-in-residence at Delfina Foundation in the 2022 summer season, and was selected for the Emerging Curators Project at the Power Station of Art, Shanghai in 2018.
Kelly Chan (she/her) is a cultural strategist and independent curator with a keen interest in non-profit initiatives and alternative art spaces. She is passionate about fostering collaborative practices that connect and engage with diverse communities. Through her work, Kelly aims to challenge traditional notions of patronage and fundraising, creating safe and inclusive environments for artists and initiating experimental projects. Kelly currently works as Development Manager at Para Site.
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