Home Affairs Bureau & Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Home Affairs Bureau & Hong Kong Arts Development Council Group 3 Chui Hoi Tung

53326401

Huang Ka Man

53086081

Lau Wing Yan

53090346

Lo Tsz On

53080330

Ng Yuen Yan

53025917

Wong Ngan Yuen Yee

52138766

Yim King Wai

53084561

Presentation goal Find out and comment the effectiveness and limitation of Home Affair Bureau and Hong Kong Art Development Council

Background information

responsible for broadcasting and culture services

Broadcasting , Culture and Sport Bureau

dissolved in 1998 the leisure and cultural services were given to Home Affairs Bureau

Home Affairs Bureau Yim King Wai 53084561

facilitate the administration of Hong Kong in line with changing needs and aspirations foster the spirit of community participation in public affairs

Vision

build Hong Kong as a vibrant, caring and harmonious community enrich life through supporting and promoting the development of the arts, culture, sports and recreation, preservation of cultural heritage and beautification of the environment

enhance communication between the Government and the people of Hong Kong promote community development

facilitate the development of District Administration promote youth development nurture civic responsibility and a sense of belonging advise owners of private buildings on better building management

Mission

provide quality leisure and cultural services promote professionalism and excellence in leisure pursuits and cultural services promote synergy with sports, cultural and community organizations in enhancing the development of arts and sports preserve intangible cultural heritage promote greening and public art achieve a high level of customer satisfaction build a highly motivated, committed and satisfied workforce

1.

Social Harmony and Civic Education Youth Development Civic Education Outside Schools

2.

District, Community and Public Relations District Administration

Policy Responsibilities

Building Management

3.

Recreation, Sport and Entertainment Licensing Entertainment Licensing

Recreation and Sport

4.

Culture

Culture and the Arts

Culture

West Kowloon Cultural District

1. Cultural Policy and Funding Support 2. Key Agencies in the Promotion of Arts and Culture

Culture and the Arts

3. Cultural Exchange and Heritage a. Arts Development Fund (Cultural Exchange Project)

4. Contestable Funding Pilot Scheme for the Major Performing Arts Groups

Vision Hong Kong becomes an international cultural metropolis with a distinct identity grounded in Chinese traditions and enriched by different cultures, where life is celebrated through cultural pursuit; and creativity is a constant driver of progress in the community

1. Cultural Policy

Objectives

To provide opportunities for wide participation in culture and the arts To provide opportunities for those with potentials to develop their artistic talents

To create an environment conducive to the diversified and balanced development of culture and the arts To support the preservation and promotion of our traditional cultures while encouraging artistic creation and innovation To develop Hong Kong into a prominent hub of cultural exchanges

Report to HAB

2. Key Agencies in the Promotion of Arts and Culture

Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)

Receive funding from HAB Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA)

establish a wider cultural network in the Greater Pearl River Delta and with other countries:

1.

Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation proposed to promote and enhance cultural co-operation in the region and showcase the culture of the region , In 2012 /13: (a) Performing Arts (b) Cultural Information (c) Museum (d) Libraries (e) Intangible cultural heritage (f) Cultural and Creative Industries

3. Cultural Exchange and Heritage

2.

Mainland / Hong Kong Agreement on Closer Cultural Partnership Arrangement promote cultural exchange and cooperation with the Mainland and jointly promote the development and dissemination of Chinese culture

3. Hong Kong-Taiwan Cultural Co-operation Committee aims to foster exchanges for deepening and broadening the collaboration between the two places in the development of the arts and culture and the creative industries

3. Cultural Exchange and Heritage

4. Cultural Network with Other Economies aims to enhance cooperation with other countries in the field of culture and the arts

5. Arts Development Fund 6. Intangible Cultural Heritage preserve and promote Hong aspects of safeguarding work

support various

Support for Small and Medium-sized Art Groups support the development of small and mediumsized arts groups and the nurturing of budding artists through ADC & LCSD Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme support larger scale and cross-year arts and cultural initiatives/projects

Works

Support for Major Performing Arts Groups the pilot scheme : encourage the MPAGs to come up with new initiatives that would help to promote their sustainable development financially and artistically

Training for Art Administrators have earmarked an additional funding of $150 million from 2013-14 onwards to strengthen the training for art administrators of various levels of experience in five years

Cultural Exchange

with Russia: the LCSD will organise the Tsarskoye Selo: The Russian Imperial Summer Residence exhibition this year

Works

Greater Pearl River Delta Cultural Cooperation mechanism Historical Imprints of Lingnan: Major Archaeological Discoveries of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao (2012 and 2013) :showcase the unique cultural characteristics of Hong Kong through a series of cultural and arts programmes in Taiwan under planning 10th Conference on Cooperative Development and Sharing of Chinese Resources to be organised in October 2014 with the National Library of China

Public Art provide new art platforms in different districts: The Art Square in Salisbury introduce featured public art programmes in Art@Government Buildings ArtAlive@Park

Works

Public Museums Mega exhibitions will be organised by LCSD in 2014: Studio Ghibli Layout Designs: Understanding the Secrets of Takahata and Miyazaki Animation

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Works

completed the first territory-wide survey of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Hong Kong conducted a four-month public consultation on the draft inventory list expected that the first inventory of ICH in Hong Kong will be released in the first quarter of 2014 nurture more new talents: the Cantonese Opera programmes developing venues of different scales to meet the needs of Cantonese opera: construction of the 600seat Ko Shan Theatre New Wing(official opening in December 2014)

Hong Kong Arts Development Council Lau Wing Yan 53090346

History

Established in 1995 support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong. Major roles include grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and programme planning.

Vision

to establish Hong Kong as a dynamic and diverse cultural metropolis

To foster the development of arts groups

Goals

To raise the level of artistic standards To explore development opportunities for artists

1. Arts support 2. Policy & research 3. Art education & promotion

Works

4. Cultural exchange 5. Venue support & art space development 6. Community arts development 7. Resources development

1.

Grant Schemes To be explained later

2.

Nurturing Talent Grant for Emerging Artists

1. Arts support

opens up opportunities to launch performances and works

Internship Schemes in the disciplines of drama, xiqu and music

Xiqu Playwright Mentoring and New Play Performance Project(

)

provides funding support for local professional theatre groups to perform new plays written by budding playwrights

Fresh Wave (The Fresh Wave Short Film Competition)( ) Hong Kong Scholarship on the Clore Leadership Programme

1. Arts support

undertake a series of tailor-made and flexible leadership training programmes in the United Kingdom

Cultural Internship in UK Whitechapel Gallery Internship undertake a 12-week internship within the Exhibition Department of the Gallery

Survey on the Current Status of Industrial Buildings for Arts Activities and Future Demand About the status and difficulties of the occupants while housing in industrial buildings

Hong Kong Annual Arts Survey About development trends of the local arts community

2. Policy & Research

Survey on Sponsorship in Arts and Culture About the situation and the views of the future from local foundations and corporations / businesses

Survey on the Working Status of the Theatre Practitioners About the employment situation of local theatre practitioners

Yearbooks Organise and preserve the achievements of local arts development, as well as to reflect the activities of the local arts community in different areas

Hong Kong Arts Development Awards(from 2003) Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme(2008)

3. Art Education & Promotion

benefit of the larger community & demonstrates the benefits of arts education.

ArTour - TV programme on Arts & Culture

3. Art Education & Promotion

collaborating with Cable TV since 2011 to promote the arts by presenting a new TV segment ArTour in programme .

Extensive Use of Online Platforms Use of website: e-news, YouTube Use of social network: Facebook, Twitter

Invention & Intervention Power Showcase of Hong Kong New Media Artists(2011)

3. Art Education & Promotion

large-scale new media arts exhibition Show works of incorporated elements of technology, art and creativity, exploring how technological inventions can be part of our daily lives

Hong Kong Dance Festival (2010) showcasing the originality and diversity of dance arts in Hong Kong by 10 local companies

The Venice Biennale (Visual Arts)(join 2001)( )

4. Cultural exchange

bring world stage : In 2011, local artist Kwok Mang-ho (a.k.a. Frog King) participated in the exhibition under the theme Frogtopia Hongkornucopia of Benny Chia, Tsang Tak-ping and Wong Shun-kit in association with the Hong Kong Fringe Club

The International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale (from 2006) ( )

4. Cultural exchange

teaming up with the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) participate in the prestigious biennale and architecture. The 12th Exhibition was held in Italy in 2010, theme

socially and environmentally responsible architectures attracted over 44,000 visitors from around the world

Developing Industrial Buildings into Arts Space

5. Venue Support & Art space development

:units in industrial buildings will be remodeled into creative or rehearsal space help relieve the rental pressure faced by the arts community. secured support from corporations willing to lease out units in their industrial buildings to local artists/arts groups, at below-market rates conducting the preparatory work for the programme by liaising with different government bodies Not yet implemented

Target : small-to-medium sized local art groups/ individuals artists

5. Venue Support & Art space development

Performing Arts Venue Subsidy Scheme provide basic rental discounts in Six venue operators: Eg. Youth Square & Academic Community Hall of Hong Kong Baptist

Jockey Club Performing Arts Venue Subsidy Scheme received funding from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust perform at the Black Box Theatre of the JCCAC for free

Community Arts Activities Enhancement Scheme (from 2009)

6. Community Art development

helps committees and cultural and recreation associations : promote community arts activities

Extension : Community Arts Enhancement and Promotion Scheme

Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC) Community Arts Promotion Scheme (2011) Co-organised by the ADC and JCCAC

6. Community Art development

funded four community-based arts projects were showcased at JCCAC in 2011, include: exhibitions, workshops, performances, parades and exhibitions, etc.

Shanghai Street Artspace Exhibition Hall Project (from 2011)

6. Community Art development

promote community-based arts in Hong Kong by commissioning an arts group to manage the Shanghai Street Artspace : curate exhibitions and activities provided a channel for direct public participation in arts creation

Capital and Fundraising

Capital and Fundraising

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Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Receiving financial support from the government (example: subsidies) Allocating and providing funds to applicants for art grants

Hong Kong Arts Community Fund

Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Since 31 July 2008 A kind of trust deed

Charitable trust Objectives development in Hong Kong

One-Year / Two-Year / ThreeYear Grant

Objectives: providing strategic support for the professional development of local arts organizations

Examples: Dance: Dance Art Hong Kong Ltd. (Two-Year Grant) Drama

One-Year / Two-Year / ThreeYear Grant

-Year Grant)

Multi-disciplinary Arts/ Arts Administration/ Arts Criticism/ Arts Education: Art in Hospital Ltd. (Three-Year Grant) Music: Hong Kong New Music Limited (One-Year Grant) Xiqu: The Cantonese Opera Academy of Hong Kong Ltd. (Three-Year Grant) Visual Arts: 1a Group Ltd. (Three-Year Grant) Film and Media Arts (Development Grant): Hong Kong Film Critics Society Ltd. (Three-Year Grant)

Multi-Project Grant

Objectives: providing financial support to local small and medium sized arts organizations of high artistic standard and ability Organizing independent arts projects with artistic value and strategic importance Contributing to the overall arts development in Hong Kong

Open to all arts practitioners and organizations

Project Grant

Objectives: supporting a wide range of activities supporting visual arts, drama, xiqu, literary arts, music, dance, film and media arts, and multidisciplinary arts offers the "Grant for Emerging Artists" to provide support to young and emerging arts practitioners

Implemented since 1999

Examiner System

Independent examiners within the industry to assess grant applications and make Currently 400 examiners

Eligibility: with professional knowledge on related industries

Examiner System

Objectives: ensuring the process of grant assessment will be conducted fairly and equally, free of conflicts of interest

Examiners: need to declare all interests according to the and

Examiner System

set out by ADC

Aims: ensuring the process of grant assessment and writing of evaluation reports remains independent and free of all potential conflicts

Music: expert of Chinese, Western, vocal/choral, contemporary music

Examiner System

Dance: expert of ballet, Chinese, modern, folk dance Visual Arts: expert of Chinese painting and calligraphy, Western paintings (water color, comics), photography, new media, installation

Frozen Policy

Precautionary measure to hold grantees responsible for the timely completion of projects and submission of project reports All persons or organizations (names in the ADC Frozen List) will not be eligible to apply for and receive any grant during the overdue period and the 6 months frozen period after the overdue item is completed or submitted

Examples of Frozen List 1. Hong Kong Traditional Operas Promotion Center Opera Club (Yue Opera) - CityU Reason: surplus refund overdue

Frozen Policy

Reason: surplus refund overdue

Reason: surplus refund overdue

Frozen Policy

2. Barry Malcolm LOWE Reason: project report overdue

Capital and Fund-raising

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Home Affairs Bureau

Contestable Funding Pilot Scheme

Launched in 2012 and 2013

Contestable Funding Pilot Scheme

For application by the nine major performing arts groups(MPAGs) Aimed at encouraging the MPAGs to come up with new initiatives Help to promote their sustainable development financially and artistically Benefit the long term development of the arts and culture in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Philharmonic

Contestable Funding Pilot SchemeMPAG(s)

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Hong Kong Dance Company Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Hong Kong Sinfonietta The Hong Kong Ballet

City Contemporary Dance Company Chung Ying Theatre Company Zuni Icosahedron

Projects Supported in the Funding Exercise Launched in 2013

Chung Ying Theatre CompanyReinvigorating a Vital Tradition City Contemporary Dance Company-China Networking Project Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra-Capering Notes - Professional Internship Program Hong Kong PhilharmonicDas Rheingold

Home Affairs Bureau

Arts Development Fund (Cultural Exchange Project) aims at promoting cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and other places

Eligibility must be Hong Kong residents or registered local organizations

Home Affairs Bureau

high level of artistic excellence or a proven track record in arts must be on official invitations o either non-local government/quasi-government organizations, or any fairly reputable and prominent non-local arts and cultural organizations. must be non-profit-making

similar to other projects previously supported by the Fund will be accorded a lower priority. maximum of two cultural exchange projects in each successive period of 12 months

Home Affairs Bureau

will not exceed one third of the budgeted total expenditure in each application the expenses on travelling, transportation, insurance, audit and the production of video tapes/discs on the exchange project.

Subcommittee on the Arts Development Fund

Chairman :

Mr Maurice LEE Wai-man, BBS, JP

Members :

Mr Vincent CHOW Wing-shing, BBS, JP Mr Frank LEE King-ting Miss Stella LEE Wai-fun Ms Cecilia LEUNG Oi-ting Ms Nancy LOO, MH Ms Tania TANG

Ex-officio Members :

Representative from the Home Affairs Bureau Representative from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department Representative from the Hong Kong Arts Development Council

45 grantees (organization and personal)

List of Grantees (2013-2014)

Music: Asian Youth Orchestra Limited, New Tune Music Association Drama: FM Theatre Power Limited, Spring-Time Experimental Theatre Personal: Wong Pik Kei, Lam Hon Kin Others: Hong Kong Arts Centre

Home Affairs Bureau

Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme (ACDFS) funding support for innovative and impactful proposals that contribute to the objectives of: capacity development of arts practitioners, arts groups, art forms and/or arts sector;

programme/contents development; audience building; and arts education

Springboard Grants Project Grants (ACDFS)

Springboard Grants

(ACDFS)

Project Grants

are matching grants

direct grants

Grants support more comprehensive proposals

support grantees to take forward impactful arts projects

elevate the grantees to a higher level professional performance with.

large scale and/or a longer time frame

Cannot apply at the same time

Springboard Grants

not less than $1 million Hong Kong Dollars

not less than $250,000 Hong Kong Dollars is nongovernment sponsorship A 200% matching grant up to a maximum amount of $3 million

Project Grants

overall budget at or above $800,000

direct grant up to a maximum amount of $2 million

Eligibility

relate to arts and culture non-profit-making

Springboard Grants

List of Grantees (2011)

Wuji Ensemble Images of Dunhuang Hong Kong Arts Centre-Arts Xperience Wind Mill Grass Theatre Company Limited-Wind Mill Grass Theatre Grassy Plain Project

Project Grants Soundpocket-Sound Collecting for Online Sound Library Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong -The 2nd Festival of Inclusive Arts (FIA) On and On Theatre Workshop Contemporary New Writing for Theatre (2012-2014)

Springboard Grants Opera Hong Kong Limited -Enhancing Opera Development in Hong Kong

List of Grantees (2012)

Premiere Performances of Hong Kong LimitedCapacity Development for Premiere Performances of Hong Kong Limited Wind Mill Grass Theatre Limited -Grassy Plain Project 2014-2016

Project Grants Y-space (HK) Limited -i-Dance Festival (Hong Kong) 2014 Hong Kong New Music Ensemble Limited-The Modern Academy Fotanian LimitedFotanian Arts Promotion Program 2014

List of Expert Advisers of the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme

Mr Hung Keung (Media artist) Dr Chan Po Chu, Pearl (Dancer) Mr Yan Hui Chan (Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra)

Ms Lo Koon Lan (Drama)

Differences between ACDFS and other funding schemes provided by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)

What are the differences between ACDFS and other funding schemes provided by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)? ACDFS aims to fill the gaps between existing funding schemes proposals of a large scale and a longer time frame The ACDFS aims to support larger arts groups and projects of a bigger scale HKADC focuses more on supporting emerging artists, arts groups and projects of comparatively smaller scale

The effectiveness and role of Home Affairs Bureau Chui Hoi Tung 53326401

aims at promoting cultural exchanges between Hong Kong and other places

Arts Development Fund

committed to supporting local arts groups to engage in outbound cultural exchanges cultural map welcome applications for funding support under the Arts Development Fund from arts groups and artists to facilitate their participation in representative cultural exchange events outside Hong Kong In 2012/2013, the Arts Development Fund supported 47 cultural exchange projects involving $3.14 million of grants.

The total amount of funds is about $13.6 million. Projects Supported in the Funding Exercise Launched in 2013

Major Performing Arts Groups

Contestable Funding Pilot Scheme for the Major Performing Arts Groups in 2013

Project 1: Reinvigorating a Vital Tradition Chung Ying Theatre Company Theatre Project 2: China Networking Project City Contemporary Dance Company Dance

Project 3: Capering Notes - Professional Internship Program Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Chinese music Das Rheingold Hong Kong Philharmonic Western music

Contestable Funding Pilot Scheme for the Major Performing Arts Groups

a wide variety of art groups being funded: Chinese and Western music, dance, drama, and theatre The government funding has decreased by $1 million within the 2 years: from $14.6 million in 2012 to $13.6 million in 2013.

the former Shek Kip Mei Factory Estate, revitalized into an arts village and art centre

The administration of funding schemes to operate local art villages e.g. Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre (JCCAC)

its official opening in 2008. It is an award winning architectural conversion. Cooperatively established by:

1.

the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)

2.

the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC)

run by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) now.

It is funded by the Charities Trust fully supported by the Home Affairs Bureau (HAB) a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

operated as a self-financed, registered charity promote multi-disciplinary art development in Hong Kong.

HAB in operating art village like JCCAC

The HAB has given its full financial support to operate the JCCAC. JCCAC is a famous public art village and centre in Hong Kong.

nurturing new art talents (education) encourage more youngsters and other members of the public to participate in art related events held (public participation).

The promotion of community art Government

Community art:

1.

emphasizes the popularization of art production and appreciation.

2.

works to nurture the potential that exists in all communities to be creative and to find a voice to express their concerns through and using the Arts.

There is a programme presented by HAB called

community art is being promoted.

The programme Government

organized by Art Promotional Office of Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)

the curatorial collaborator: Community Art Network aims at beautifying the government office buildings through art display enhancing the quality of life by offering building users and visitors a new artistic experience.

The programme Government

Since 2012-13, the programme has been extended to six government venues 1.

Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex

2.

Tokwawan Market and Government Offices

3.

Sha Tin Government Offices

4.

Queensway Government Offices

5.

Lai Chi Kok Government Offices

6.

North Point Government Offices

Six artists with diverse disciplines and backgrounds give their most artistic interpretations to the assigned government buildings enhance the relationship between each government building and the surrounding community.

Conclude on these three aspects of work of HAB

HAB specializes in promoting local art development and heritage preservation 1. in a full scale

2. without limitations to the art type 3. without limitations to artist expertise

The effective of Hong Kong Art Development Council Ng Yuen Yan 53025917

Major events organized by Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Hong Kong Art Development Award An annual flagship event in the local

scene

To recognize arts practitioners and up-and-coming artists with outstanding achievements recognizes individuals and organizations actively participated

primary and secondary students the opportunity to become arts

Arts Ambassadors in school Scheme

ambassadors for their schools Aims to take their artistic passion beyond campuses for the benefit of the larger community

Fresh Wave Short Film Competition

Aims to promote the development of short film creations in Hong Kong Inspire young local filmmakers e Encourage cinematic cultural exchanges Providing creative talents opportunities to express their creativity and fulfill their aspirations

Encourage and recognize local artists Cultivate life long art lovers promoting art in Hong Kong Fulfill its mission: promote and support the development of arts in Hong Kong

1 Year/ 2 Year grants Multi Project Grant Project Grant

Grants

*Commissioned Project (projects initiated by the HKADC . Through open tendering, the projects are commissioned to arts practitioners/ organizations for implementation.)

Submission of application

Assessment of application

General Application Process

Notification of result

Project Execution

Project Completion

Submission of Project Report

Purpose for grant: To help creative industries, assist the

government in the implementation of inclusion promote social justice

88% funds professional art organizations/ high culture Many local cultures is difficult to get funding Renaissance Foundation non-profit organization mission: support young artists and their creation provide annual funding plan appear of the organization The help for local artists and organization of HKADC is limited

Income of HKADC mainly come from Hong Kong SAR Government (Controlling Officer of government subvention of HKADC

Home Affair Bureau)

subvention from Hong Kong SAR Government has decreased

2002 $102,755,000

2012 $81,703,000

Award for Arts Sponsorship

Aims to recognize the contribution of sponsor art development in Hong Kong Encourage more extensive agency sponsorship for local arts programmes

Shun Hing Group

Swire Properties

The HKADC holds events to promote art in Hong Kong (e.g: Hong Kong Art Development Awards) Provides different grants for artists and art groups

Conclusion

However, most grants are giving to professional art groups or organizations, new artists and small art groups are difficult to get funding The funding support of HKADC is not comprehensive enough

HAB: the work targeted to local citizens

Compare the cultural and arts related work of HAB and HKADC

1.

in a full scale local art development and heritage preservation

2.

regardless of the art type and artist expertise: high art and low art, professional and amateur artists

3.

funding community-based, all local art groups

HKADC: the work targeted to artists 1.

in a small scale local art development

2.

the art type and artist expertise: only high art, professional artists

3.

funding professional art groups

The relationship between two councils: HKADC is one of the statutory bodies supervised by HAB, as an institution specialized in promoting art

Home Affair Bureau and Hong Kong Arts Development Council

Conversation with artist Dr. Hung Keung Wong Ngn Yuen Yee Irene 52138766 Feb 12, 2014

Dr. HUNG Keung

Hong Kong new media artist Assistant Professor of School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Director and Founder of innov + media lab (imhlab)

Members of the HKADC are appointed by the Chief Executive.

Member Chairman Dr Wilfred WONG Ying-wai, SBS, JP

Vice-chairman Ms Lina YAN Hau-yee, MH, JP

Mr Henry CHAN Chi-chiu, M.H. Mr CHAN Kam-shing Mr CHAN Kin-bun Ms Caroline CHENG Mr John CHONG Koon-nam Ms Ribble CHUNG Siu-mui Ms Barbara FEI, S.B.S. Mr James Mathew FONG Dr HUNG Keung Mr Leon KO Sai-tseung Ms LAU Wai-ming Mr LEUNG Sung-yum Mr LI Tak-hong, M.H., J.P. Dr LO Wai-luk Mr Alan LO Yeung-kit

Ms MUI Cheuk-yin Dr NG Mei-kwan Ms Nikki NG Mien-hua Ms Ellen PAU Mr Magnus RENFREW Ms TANG Yuen-ha Mr Anthony WONG Chausang Secretary for Home Affairs or his representative Permanent Secretary for Education or his representative Director of Leisure and Cultural Services or his representative

Hung Keung interacts with Bloated City | Skinny Language (2006-2008). Image courtesy the artist

6-12 monitors/projection version, length: 20 minutes looping, sound: stereo x 12 channels, exhibition venue: Hong Kong Museum of Art. Image courtesy the artist.

: Zoe Li)

Hung Keung with his installation at Art Basel - Hong Kong _ May , 2013 (Photo: Sam Tsang)

MTR Kwai Hing Estate

view of the Kwai Hing Estate neighborhood

Artist studios

ADC committee members affect policy?

Conversation with Hung Keung _Highlight Present role of ADC Dr. Hung took the view that government support for local artist is weak.

Dr. Hung thought that different parities were working loosely and separately rather than together. There was little collaboration. One of the difficulties HKADC currently faces with policy execution arises from funding constraints. Dr. Hung suggested that there would be a need for an authority to take the lead to define the scope and direct policy execution.

lacks a strategic plan ADC needs to sketch out a central policy which will explain, among other things, why there is a need for such a policy.

In other words, if our government believes that culture is a valuable tool and a soft power that Hong Kong will benefit from, or there is a need to promote culture, then well laid out strategies must be defined in order to achieve such goal. Towards the end of the interview, Dr. Hung reiterated and emphasized the need for a cultural authority/bureau and a central figure. There was a need for centralization and consolidation.

different parities were working loosely and separately rather than together. There was little collaboration. a need for grouping together under a central policy Hong Kong needs an authority which is involved with all aspects of cultural policy making

Concluding

There should be centralization of all cultural aspects A passionate knowledgeable cultural leader is needed to head up strategic central policy in achieving the goal

Discussion

1. Last year, the government recommended to setup a cultural bureau. This recommendation was ultimately rejected. What was the reason for this and, 2. what should be done if the government believes this is important for people in Hong Kong?

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