Event Overview
The "We are Artists Made in Macau" market is a three-day inclusive arts event. It brings together artists from various fields and individuals with intellectual disabilities on an equal platform to co-create a diverse range of original products. The event aims to shift the role of people with intellectual disabilities from "recipients" to active contributors, allowing them to showcase their talents and exercise their right to "give." The goal is to collaboratively build a truly equal and harmonious environment.
Event Details
- Dates: November 23–25, 2018
- Opening Hours:
- November 23 (Friday): 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- November 24 (Saturday): 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- November 25 (Sunday): 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Opening Ceremony: November 23 (Friday), 3:00 PM
- Closing Ceremony: November 25 (Sunday), 7:00 PM
- Venue: Old Ladies' House Creative Space - Courtyard, No. 8 Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro, Macau
Activities
- Sale of original, co-created handicrafts and products.
- Various forms of performing arts.
- Hands-on experiential workshops where visitors can participate and co-create with the artists.
The event welcomes members of the public to visit the market, participate in workshops, purchase unique handmade items, and engage directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families to foster an inclusive community.
Organizers
- Organizer: Macao Association of Parents of the Mentally Handicapped Persons
- Sponsors: Macao Foundation, Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government
- Supporting Organizations: Old Ladies' House Creative Space, Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center, Macau Cultural and Creative Industries Comprehensive Service Center, Macau Cultural and Creative Industry Promotion Association, Macau Designers Association, Pak Keong Studio Unipessoal Lda.