Para/Site Art Space is a non-profit art organization in the centre of Hong Kong. We produce, exhibit and communicate local and international contemporary art. Our main activities include presenting an ambitious year programme comprising 10 exhibitions, publications of catalogues and PS magazine, Hong Kong's only bilingual visual arts publication. To compliment our year programme, seminars, talks and workshops are regularly organised. We also manage another exhibition space - Para/Site Central, the smallest exhibition venue in Hong Kong, which is generously hosted by Hanart TZ Gallery in Central.

Founded in the beginning of 1996, Para/Site Art Space was first temporarily located in Kennedy Town. In April 1997, Para/Site Art Space moved to the present location at Sheung Wan, close to the city centre of Hong Kong, right on the Western end of Hollywood Road, Hong Kong's renowned antique street. Our space is an old shop space of around 150m sqm. Para/Site Art Space was also involved in various overseas exhibitions such as the Gwangju Biennale 2002 and the Venice Biennale 2003.

Para/Site Art Space is run by a ED/Curator, a Manager, a Programme Coordinator and a part time Education and Development Officer and governed by a board of directors.

Para/Site is supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council as well as vital contributions from patrons and friends of Para/Site.

Para/Site 藝術空間是一個香港的非牟利藝術團體，宗旨是透過展出本地及國際當代藝術，以推動香港的當代藝術發展。藝術空間每年策劃約十個展覽，並出版展覽場刊和香港唯一的雙語視覺藝術雜誌《 PS 通訊》。除此之外，藝術空間更定期舉辦各種講座、公開研討會和工作坊，鼓勵不同媒體和議題之間的對話及交流，為大眾提供不同的藝術視野。我們同時管理及策劃設於中環商業畫廊漢雅軒的「寄隅」 － 全香港最小型的展覽空間。

Para/Site 藝術空間成立於一九九六年初，起初座落於堅尼地城，一九九七年四月遷往於香港著名的古玩街荷李活道側，上環普仁街面積一百五十平方米的現址。 我們更應邀參加了不少國際 性展覽如 2002 年光洲雙年展及 2003 年威尼斯雙年展等等。

Para/Site 藝術空間的運作由一位策展人、一位畫廊經理、一位項目統籌和一位半職的教育及發展主任負責，並由董事會管理，營運經費除獲香港藝術發展局部分資助外，亦得到各方贊助人及 Para/Site 之友的積極支持。

 

Our Mission
 Artistic Objectives
3-year Development Plan
Para/Site Patrons, Board of Directors and Staff

藝術空間平面圖
Para/Site Art Space new floor plan available

　

Mission
 To establish and maintain a platform for artists and other art practitioners to realize their vision, in relation with their immediate and extended communities, with the aim of nurturing a thoughtful and creative society.

Artistic Objectives
1. Promote the development of the visual arts community through providing education and exhibition opportunities, as well as other programs and services;
2. Strengthen the appreciation of the visual arts and to offer opportunities for audiences to experience these arts through classes, workshops, collaborative efforts with the schools, and involvement with other local organizations;
3. Demonstrate to the community the important role played by the arts in the economic and social development of life in our society;
4. Provide the exhibition space and platforms to support the work of artists and art practitioners, both for the immediate future and for the longer term;
5. Initiate researches and studies of contemporary art and promote understanding of Hong Kong art and culture in a greater context;
6. Promote Hong Kong art to the international level and create more opportunities for Hong Kong art practitioners.

Three-year Development Plan
1.

Establish Para/Site as a centre for professional practice.
 Actions:
 1) Support art projects by offering artist/ curator fee and professional assistance;
2) Employ full-time curator and administrator;
3) Offer internship to young people who regard art as a career;
4) Network with different strata of the society to attract support from different communities;
5) Strengthen the fundraising ability by recruiting new board members and staff with such expertise;
6) Establish a seed fund to ensure sufficient cash flow for company’s activities and flexibility in its operation;
7) Seek for a permanent venue sponsored by the government or private sector for long-term development and to relieve the burden of rent.
2.

Establish Para/Site as a leading contemporary art space in Asia, promoting Hong Kong art with a global perspective.
Actions:
 1) Strengthen the institutional and personal network between Para/Site and overseas art practitioners and organizations;
2) Collaborate with local and overseas art practitioners and organizations with a focus in Asia;
3) Create exposure of Hong Kong artists to the international community;
4) Create an integrated programme of Hong Kong and international art in which an active dialogue between local and global is promoted.

3. Establish Para/Site as a centre for in-depth understanding of contemporary art.
Actions:
1) Continue the research-based exhibition series of Hong Kong artists and develop new series to other themes and areas;
2) Promote art criticism by organizing workshops and publications;
3) Organize cross-disciplinary academic activities like seminars and conferences;
4) Establish a public-accessible archive of Para/Site activities.
4. Establish an education programme for more general public to appreciate cutting-edge contemporary art.
Actions:
1) Organize free guided tours for students;
2) Establish network with schools and social centres;
3) Design custom-made educational activities corresponding to the exhibition programme;
4) Employ a full-time education officer.


In the year 2006, Para/Site Art Space is supported by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council and its following Patrons: (updated 31 Dec 2006) 
 Mr. Ronald ARCULLI GBS JP (GOLD)
Sovereign Art Foundation (GOLD)
10 Chancery Lane Gallery
Brown Amy BUCKLEY
Sabrina Fung Fine Arts
Joseph FUNG
Katie De TILLY
Board of Directors:
LI Man-wai, Tim 李民偉 (Chairman)
HO Wai Chi 何渭枝 (Vice Chairman)
MAN Ching Ying, Phoebe 文晶瑩 (Secretary)
WONG Gina 黃思源(Treasurer)
LAI Chiu Han, Linda 黎肖嫻
TSANG Tak Ping, Kith 曾德平
WONG Chi Hang, Sara 黃志恆
LIM Ooi Lee, William 林偉而
Jehan CHU 朱沛宗

Para/Site Staff:

Executive Director / Curator
Alvaro RODRIGUEZ FOMINAYA
 email: info (AT) para-site.org.hk

Gallery Manager
Wendy LEE 李幗英
 email: wendy (AT) para-site.org.hk

Project Coordinator
 Dominique CHIU 趙穎璿
 email: info (AT) para-site.org.hk

Education and Development Officer
 Yvonne LAU 劉美延
 email: info (AT) para-site.org.hk