Our Vision
To be a place of transformative experiences that awaken the "Ah-Ha!" moments of enlightenment, self-discovery, and personal growth through the process of art.
About
Ah-Ha Museum
The Museum is a platform dedicated to promoting art education and changing the perception that art is complex and difficult to understand. This museum showcases a diverse range of visual artworks that encourage self-reflection, focusing on themes of anxiety and loneliness in urban life. Its goal is to enhance emotional balance and resilience among individuals living in high-pressure cities. By engaging with art, visitors gain a fresh perspective and discover new possibilities for personal growth.
Our museum is a place where stories come to life through art. Here, fascinating artworks and innovative learning programs become media for personal enlightenment, guiding visitors to uncover the hidden treasures that lie within. Let's discover the beauty in every transformative "Ah-Ha!" moment!
Our Mission
Empower Journey of Awakening
At the Ah-Ha Museum, we are dedicated to creating a spiritual art space where visitors can embark on transformative journeys of self-exploration and cognitive awakening. By offering a unique blend of art education programs and emotional wellness practices, we strive to:
Nurture Creativity, Learning, and Growth
Cultivate an inspirative environment that fosters creativity, innovative and imaginative learning, enabling our visitors to uncover their unique self-exploration and personal development path.
Provide Support and Guidance
Offer empathy and compassionate counsel to those facing emotional distress, empowering them to confront their anxiety and step into a more fulfilling, purposeful life.
Foster a Community of Seekers
Be a platform for an energetic community of art lovers, thinkers, and life-meaning seekers, where the transformative power of art can be experienced, shared, and celebrated. Through our offline and online services, we aim to create a spiritual landscape for self-care and an incubator for positive change, inspiring all who seek to awaken their full human potential.
Future Plans
The museum's main roles are to serve as a gallery and a learning hub. Initially, it will offer an online gallery and an offline learning hub. As it grows, it will expand to include a printmaking workshop, an entrepreneurship development center, a counseling referral service center, and an art shop. These diverse offerings will provide comprehensive services to visitors all in one place.
Our Values
Inspiration
We aim to inspire visitors through art that speaks to the soul and stimulates creativity.
Community
We intend to build a strong community by connecting people through shared artistic experiences.
Education
We strive to educate the public about the importance and impact of art creation in our lives.
Our Approach
Our flagship offering, the EmotiArt Self-Discovery program, guides participants through three key stages (3E): Explore, Experience, and Express. It is a structured 36-hour course for individuals to enhance their emotional wellness and personal growth.
Stage One
Explore
Stage Two
Experience
Stage Three
Express
Meet the team
Founder and Co-founder
Dr. Chow Kam Wing Ph.D, Ed,D and Ms Sam Wong
Management
Prof. Joanne Yip, Dr. Michelle Kwan, Dr. K.W. Chow, Mr. Wong Kwok Kue, Mr. Kennith Chan, Mr. Gordon Tam, Mr. Simon Ngai and Mr. Edmund Lee.
Educators
HK Lingnan University Prof. Eric Lam, HK Polytechnic University Prof. Joanne Yip and Chinese University of HK Dr. Tommy Law
Mindfulness Professionals
Ms Cerry Mok; MA Hong Kong University, Mindfulness Counselor, Therapist. and Ms Nicole Lai MA. Goldsmiths' College, University of London, (UK) HCPC Registered Art Psychotherapist.
Advisors
Mr. Wong Kwok Kuen, Mr. Eric Yip, Mr. Simon Ngai, Mr. Tony Fung
Organisors
Mr. Tony Fung, Mr. Simon Ngai, Mr. Gary Mak, Mr. Benson Fan, Prof. Joanne Yip, Dr. K.W. Chow, Mr. Kennith and Mr Edmund Lee.
Join the team!
Spend a Moment with Art
Empower amateur artists to unlock their full creative potential and transform their passions into successful, sustainable careers or fulfilling part-time pursuits.
Our Story
"Ah-Ha"
The Ah-Ha Museum is named after the expression "Ah-Ha," which represents the powerful moment of realization or enlightenment when a question stimulates an "Ah...!" and an answer brings a celebratory "Ha…!" This expression captures the experience of gaining insight, understanding, or finding a solution to a problem. It symbolizes a moment of clarity or a breakthrough that brings joy and wonder.
The museum aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that empowers individuals to step towards personal growth and a renewed sense of life purpose. Through the immersive art experience, individuals are encouraged to explore their inner selves, confront their emotions, and find the strength to overcome adversity. The curators, art educators, and healing professionals with their multidisciplinary backgrounds are there to lend a compassionate ear and guide visitors through the various challenging Ah-Ha moments face.
Let the art speak to your struggles
Online Galleries of 7 negative emotions
The gallery in this museum facilitates the spiritual exploration inherent in individuals' cognitive processes. It provides a peaceful setting, like a spiritual chapel, where you can initiate personal journeys of self-discovery. With inspirative artworks as companions, the museum helps those facing emotional distress overcome their fear of the unknown and take courageous steps toward a fulfilling life. Step into the Ah-Ha Museum's online gallery. Explore the depths of human experience with our Galleries of 7 Negative Emotions at Ah-Ha Museum. Discover how art captures complex feelings. Let it inspire you to see beauty in every emotion. We aim to leverage the spiritual power of art to provide comfort and support you during moments of sadness and loneliness.