Hong Kong Arts Development Council

The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) is a statutory body in Hong Kong tasked with development of the arts in the territory.

Hong Kong Arts Development Council
香港藝術發展局
Statutory body overview
Formed1995 (1995)
Jurisdiction Hong Kong
HeadquartersTai Koo Quarry Bay Hong Kong Island
Statutory body executives
  • Dr Wong Ying-wai, Wilfred, Chairman
  • Lee Wai-man, Maurice, Vice Chairman
Key document
  • Hong Kong Arts Development Council Ordinance, Chapter 472
Websitewww.hkadc.org.hk?lang=en
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Traditional Chinese香港藝術發展局
Simplified Chinese香港艺术发展局

The HKADC was created in 1995, under the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Ordinance, Chapter 472, replacing the former Council of Performing Arts. It advises the government on cultural policy for Hong Kong and allocates grants, undertakes advocacy, promotion and development, and plans programmes, in support of the arts.

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