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Press release 3 pages For Immediate Release Sino Group presents Fotanian 2007 – Open Studio The largest ever, with over 100 collaborating artists 8 January, 2007, Hong Kong Dedicated to cultivating local emerging artists Sino Group is delighted to sponsor this year’s Fotanian 2007 – Open Studio, an annual event to be held starting 13 January 2007 Sat that enables people to sample the fruit of over 100 talented artists. This year’s event kicks off on 13 January and the studios’ doors are open from 3pm to 8pm for two consecutive weekends. With over 28 studios and over 100 artists participating, the celebration has grown to an unprecedented scale. The artists involved have a wide variety of backgrounds, including overseas and local artists, with a significant showing of graduates from the Department of Fine Arts of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Art School. Artists will exhibit paintings, sculptures, ceramics, mixed media, prints, photography and video. Visitors can freely explore the artists’ workplaces and learn about their art and techniques. To foster sharing and an exchange of ideas, visitors are encouraged to chat with artists in a friendly, open atmosphere. Ms Una Lau, Assistant General Manager of Marketing Corporate Communications of Sino Group, said, ‘Sino Group strongly supports the Fotanian artists and their passionate pursuit of art and creativity. Through our sponsorship we hope to encourage visitors to explore the cluster of studios and creative industries in Fotan, and enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong’s contemporary art scene.’ Embark on an art adventure with the Studio Touring Maps Studio Touring Maps are available for visitors to locate studios in the various buildings. Guided tours are arranged twice on each event day, at 4pm and 6pm. Students from the Hong Kong Art School will guide 20 visitors per tour. Please contact Mr. Yeung at 9552 7096 or email to fotanian2007@.hk for more info