Themed around ‘co-creation’ and ‘mutual aid’, and featuring mapping workshops and continual local artistic initiatives, this project aims to awaken the fading sense of collectivism among residents of the San Mei On neighbourhood and enhance their participation in its public affairs. It encourages reflection on how residents can better integrate and cooperate, with the view of constructing and revitalizing public spaces and relationships of residents in the San Mei On neighbourhood and promoting immigrant integration and mutual aid. The project will include a two-week workshop and a four-month artist residency programme in which participants and neighbourhood residents will respond to specific issues with creative collaborations, and the outcomes will be incorporated into "Art Macao 2025".
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During the artist residency, the invited artists will conduct art workshops, exhibitions, performances and community-engaged activities inside the building, and regularly display their work to the public.
Due to the uncertain opening dates of events, and the fact that San Mei On Building is a private residence, visitors must make appointments in advance.
For information on how to make a reservation, please check "Visitor Information for San Mei On Project":
Visitor Information for San Mei On Project
Participating artists: Shen Jialu, Feng Jiaoxiong, Ao Ieong Pui San, No.1 House of Finnish Pine, Ergao Dance Production Group, Omni-here Art Group, Wang Ying, Zhang Xiao, Students Group of The University of Macau, Meng Lingchao, Mapping Workshop
September Initiator: Jason Ho Co-Create Artists: Feng Jiaoxiong, Shen Jialu, No.1 House of Finnish Pine, Wang Ying, Zhang Xiao, Meng Lingchao, Ergao Dance Production Group, Omni-here Art Group, Ao Ieong Pui San, Mapping Workshop, Students Group of The University of Macau
Exhibition: The Art of Care “In this sense, this isn't a joint exhibition by a group of artists, but rather an exhibition created by a group of artists for the people of San Mei On. More precisely, it's an exhibition about community caregiver Sister Hong, Feng Jiaoxiong, or rather, all those living in San Mei On who are known as "Sister Hong". But instead of saying this is an exhibition, it is better to say it is an invitation - I would like to invite everyone to come to San Mei On with your own perspectives and learn the power of seeing. Only when community care truly enters the public sightline can we find a way and method to start social reconstruction.” - Excerpt from the supplementary thoughts written by Initiator Jason Ho for the exhibition
Duration: 25/09/2025–26/10/2025 Opening time: open to the public from 10am to 6pm every Saturday and Sunday Venue: 6BE, Phase 2, San Mei On Building, Areia Preta, Macao Click here and link to WeChat official account “Jason Ho’s Mapping Workshop” for more information of the activity
Things to note: as the exhibition is located in a private residence, visitors are responsible for their own safety during the visit. Littering, loud noises, and unauthorized photography are strictly prohibited.
August
Initiator/Artist: Shen Jialu Activity “Dinner for Breakfast: Breakfast for Dinner” Using the nighttime breakfast experience as a medium, this activity connects residents with varying rhythms of life, fostering communication and understanding within and beyond the community.
Residency period: 15/08/2025 - 23/08/2025 Period that open to the public: 21/08/2025 - 23/08/2025 Venue: 6BE, Phase 2, San Mei On Building, Areia Preta, Macao Click here for more information of the activity
July
Initiator/Artist: No.1 House of Finnish Pine Based on the layout of the residential unit, the “No.1 House of Finnish Pine” features three types of furniture that can be flexibly combined, adjusted and dismantled, such as a “日”-shaped shelf, a large coffee table for the living room and floor lamps, facilitating exchange and interactions with residents through these handmade furniture.
Initiator/Artist: Wang Ying The artist has composed the Song of the Nameless using AI music tools based on in-depth interviews with the neighbours who shared their life stories and emotional memories. This song reflects the lives of ordinary people in Macao, explores the complex social relationships and collective memories embedded in high-density living spaces, and serves as an infectious audio-visual archive of everyday life in Macao.