Vision, Function & Objectives

Vision

To develop the WKCD into an integrated arts and cultural district that will:

provide quality culture, entertainment and tourism programmes with a must-visit appeal to both local residents and visitors from around the world;
meet the long-term infrastructure needs of Hong Kong's arts and cultural development and foster organic growth and development of culture and creative industries; and
become a cultural hub for attracting and nurturing talents, an impetus to improve quality of life, as well as a cultural gateway to the Pearl River Delta.

To prepare a Development Plan ("DP") for the WKCD to lay out the plan area and set apart the land within it for various land uses;
To develop the WKCD in accordance with the land use and other requirements or conditions specified in the approved DP;
To provide (including plan, design and construct), operate, manage and maintain arts and cultural facilities, related facilities or ancillary facilities;
To advocate, promote, organise, sponsor, encourage and provide for the appreciation of and participation in arts and culture;
To promote, exhibit and display the arts publicly and otherwise;
To initiate and support the creation, composition, production, learning and practising of the arts; and
To perform such other functions as are conferred or imposed on the Authority by or under the WKCDA Ordinance or any other Ordinance.

To facilitate the long-term development of Hong Kong as an international arts and cultural metropolis;
To uphold and encourage freedom of artistic expression and creativity;
To enhance and promote excellence, innovation, creativity and diversity in arts and culture;
To enhance the appreciation of a diverse and pluralistic range of the arts;
To develop new and experimental works in arts and culture;
To cultivate and nurture local talents in the arts (including local artists), and local arts groups and arts-related personnel;
To encourage wider participation by the local community in arts and culture;
To promote and provide arts education to the local community;
To facilitate the development of cultural and creative industries;
To facilitate and enhance cultural exchange and cooperation between the Mainland of China, Hong Kong and any other place;
To facilitate and enhance cooperation between any government or non-government body or organisation and providers of the arts, within and outside Hong Kong;
To encourage community, commercial and corporate support and sponsorship of arts and culture;
To provide or facilitate the provision of free and accessible open space within the WKCD to the general public; and
To strengthen the position of Hong Kong as a tourist destination