Xiao Di, Chinese pianist living in Britain, was teaching Zhongshan kids to play the piano on the evening of May 6 at the Art Gallery.[Photo by Sun Junjun]

Zhongshan Culture & Art Center unveiled its Art Gallery to the public on the evening of May 6 after months of preparation. Famous pianist Xiao Di was invited to the Supporting Plan for Teenagers' Art Education hosted by the center to communicate with Zhongshan audience. 

The newly-furnished Art Gallery, located to the left of the ticket office, covers an area of 500 square meters. It consists of multiple areas including the Art Lecture Hall, the Cultural and Creative Products Store, the Cafe Bar, and the Art Exhibition Zone. 

According to Lin Fengqun, Director of the center, activities such as Master's Classes, art lectures, mini salons and etc will be irregularly carried out in the Art Lecture Hall, where audience are able to communicate with honored guests. Various stage arts and photography-related exhibitions will be held in the Art Exhibition Zone. The Cultural and Creative Products Store will introduce products of Zhongshan's local creative brands, and display and sell records and other products related to stage arts. Audience could also enjoy a cup of coffee at the Cafe Bar before the shows.