On 27th September, over 20 South Island Cultural District (SICD) galleries and artist studios will open their doors to the public for what will be an exciting day of exhibition openings, artists, music and dance performances, as well as delicious food and drink. Free shuttle buses from Chater House will transport art lovers to Wong Chuk Hang, Tin Wan and Ap Lei Chai, the fast growing art district which is proving to be Hong Kong’s new destination for contemporary art. Events - Street and studio performances by artists, musicians and dancers - Workshops • Artist talks and discussions - Exhibition openings - Fun and creative activities for children and families - Art exhibitions openings - Late night after-party at Ovolo hotel featuring video art screenings, from 8pm till late Free Shuttle Bus From 12pm - 8pm, every 30 minutes, departing from World Wide House, Petter Street, Central, and travelling to Wong Chuk Hang, Tin Wan and Ap Lei Chau.

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What is the South Island Cultural District (SICD) Formed in May 2013, SICD is a fast growing organisation of high quality galleries and artist studios located in the South Island areas of Wong Chuk Hang, Ap Lei Chau and Tin Wan. Attracted by the large industrial spaces and their potential to host larger, more effective and groundbreaking exhibitions, numerous reputable and established galleries have recently begun to move to the South Island district. Originally consisting of 16 member galleries and studios, SICD is expected to grow to over 25 galleries by mid September, with new galleries opening every month in the area. This growth has marked an evolution in Hong Kong’s art scene comparable to the development of Chelsea as the contemporary art centre of New York City in the 1990s. SICD is quickly becoming Hong Kong’s New Destination for Contemporary Art. Current SICD members include: 3812 Contemporary Art Projects, ART STATEMENTS, AISHONANZUKA, Alisan Fine Art, Blindspot Gallery, Caroline Chiu Studio, Chloe Ho Studio, Emma Fordham Studio, Gallery EXIT, Greer Howland Smith Studio, Infinity Gallery, Kirsteen Pieterse Studio, KORU Contemporary Art, Mur Nomade, Pékin Fine Arts, Phil Akashi Studio, Plum Blossoms, Rossi & Rossi, Spring Workshop, The Cat Street Gallery Annex, toof [contemporary], Yallay Gallery. The scheduled opening of the South Island MTR line in 2015 will also drastically change the profile of the neighbourhood, allowing greater access by the public to this dynamic and fast growing contemporary art scene.