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Art Banking Club today announced the establishment of its office in Hong Kong (November 11). Originating in Switzerland, the concept of bringing art and banking together exists in Zurich and Vienna, and the network is expanding to include Monte Carlo, Moscow and New York.
The mission of the Art Banking Club Hong Kong is to increase the appreciation of art in the city. It aims to create a platform for artists, young and established, to showcase and sell their art, and be recognised. The Club will organise a series of art exhibition events throughout the year, with sponsorship mainly from banking or finance companies, as well as from other organisations, to support these artists.
President of Art Banking Club Hong Kong, Miss Cornelia Francesca Maeder, said, "Art Banking Club was established in Switzerland in 2007 and the main aim of this non-profit organisation is to increase the awareness and appreciation of art and to create a platform for artists to showcase their talent. Art Banking Club Hong Kong is the first office for the Club in Asia and we chose to set up in Hong Kong because its art scene is vibrant and the city has a strategic location in Asia. The plan is to use the Hong Kong office as the regional headquarters.
"Through our regular events with exclusive guests from bank and venue sponsors, we hope to give opportunities for the many talented artists in Asia to showcase their art through themed exhibitions and art-related seminars," she said.
Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong, Mr Simon Galpin, said, "We are very pleased that Art Banking Club set up its regional headquarters in Hong Kong to promote art appreciation in the region. Its establishment here helps to raise the profile of the art scene and adds another dimension to our nurturing of creativity in the region. We wish Art Banking Club Hong Kong a successful launch in our city."
About Art Banking Club
Art Banking Club is a group of people with a passion for art, and comprises specialists from the financial sector and owners or representatives of companies for luxury goods and services. With several prestigious companies which support Art Banking Club and actively co-operate with it, the art and culture events provide a very interesting platform for artists, sponsors and key members. Art Banking Club Hong Kong aims to support artists in Asia and offer them opportunities to showcase their works and at the same time, raise the awareness and appreciation of art in the region. For more details, please contact artbankingclubhk@gmail.com .
About Invest Hong Kong
Invest Hong Kong is the department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government established in July 2000 to take responsibility for Foreign Direct Investment and support overseas, Mainland and Taiwanese businesses to set up or expand in Hong Kong. It provides free advice and customised services to help businesses succeed in Hong Kong's vibrant economy. As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Invest Hong Kong has completed over 2,000 investment projects creating over 25,000 new jobs in the first year of operation or expansion and HK$52 billion of investment. For more information, please visit www.investhk.gov.hk.
Ends/Thursday, November 11, 2010
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