Hong Kong Arts Development Council’s New Premises Officially Open on 13 July

A Brand New Arts Venue in Wong Chuk Hang Integration of Various Facilities: Arts Studios, Multi-purpose Exhibition Hall, Arts Information Centre, Administration Office

Hong Kong Arts Development Council’s (HKADC) new premises, located at the upper ground floor and 5th to 7th floors, 39 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang, will hold its opening on 13 July. Facilities including arts studios, a multi-purpose exhibition hall called the SHOWCASE, an arts information centre, and the permanent administration office of HKADC, will gradually go into operation this year. To mark this important occasion, HKADC will present an opening exhibition and a series of fringe programmes at the SHOWCASE from 18 July to 1 October. Another series of performing arts programmes will be subsequently presented early next year.

Mr Kenneth Fok Kai-kong, JP, Chairman of HKADC, stated, "The completion and opening of the new premises mark a significant milestone for the Council. It represents that the Hong Kong Government is giving unwavering support to arts and culture, and there is an increasing popularity of arts and culture growing in the society. Since its establishment, the Council is dedicated to supporting the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong. With these new facilities and spaces opened for public visit and enjoyment, the Council is able to build a closer tie with the public and continue our work in promoting the growth of arts in Hong Kong.

By setting up our base in Wong Chuk Hang and offering the local arts community performance and exhibition spaces, the Council is hoping to provide the public with a more diverse range of cultural and artistic activities. Besides elevating the existing artistic atmosphere in Southern District, having a permanent venue also enables us to contribute to the further development of arts in Hong Kong as a whole.”

HKADC's new location in Wong Chuk Hang enjoys the convergence of urban convenience and the beauty of surrounding nature. With a total floor area of approximately 30,000 square feet, HKADC’s new premises comprises the following facilities:

SHOWCASE

The multi-purpose exhibition hall locates on the UG/F, with a floor area of over 4,000 square feet and a headroom of six meters, is suitable for hosting various types of arts and cultural events and will be available for public rental in the near future.

From 18 July to 1 October, an opening exhibition will be held in SHOWCASE.

Arts Information Centre (AIC)

Located on UG/F is the Art Information Centre (AIC). It houses the materials of arts activities funded, supported or organised by HKADC over the years, providing the public and arts practitioners with access for research purpose. AIC is also equipped with a small screening room for viewing materials in image or video form.

The Arts Information Centre is expected to officially open in the fourth quarter of this year.

ADC Artspace (Landmark South, Wong Chuk Hang)

Aiming to nurture artists and foster the arts development of Hong Kong, the ADC Artspace (Landmark South, Wong Chuk Hang), spanning across the 6th and 7th floors, is offering 27 arts studios in affordable rent to local visual or media artists to facilitate their creative endeavours. Tenants of the first term tenancy are expected to move in starting from June this year.

HKADC Administration Office

Located on the 5th floor, the office will primarily serve for daily administration. HKADC is planning to officially move to the new premises in the second half of this year.

About Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Established in 1995, Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government to support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong. Its major roles include grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and special projects. The mission of HKADC is to support and promote the development of 10 major art forms in literary arts, performing arts, visual arts as well as film and media arts in Hong Kong. Aiming to foster a thriving arts environment and enhancing the quality of life of the public, HKADC is also committed to facilitating community-wide participation in the arts and arts education, encouraging arts criticism, raising the standard of arts administration and contributing on policy research.