Hong Kong Arts Centre

The 19-​storey Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) is the leading creative cocoon in Hong Kong, with no less than 18 creative organizations under its roof. It houses Hong Kong’s Goethe-​Institut, the Hong Kong Art School, the Baron School of Music, agnès b. CINEMA and more. I usually come to HKAC to watch foreign films and attend film and visual arts events. I have been coming to HKAC for less than a year but I already feel at home whenever I go there. The unpretentious feel of HKAC is what keeps me coming back.
They also offer hour-​long guided tours of the different areas of the centre led by knowledgeable docents in areas of public art, architecture, exhibitions and art education. They truly are doing a great service to the community at large. For those looking to exhibit their work, HKAC offers the split-​level Pao Galleries for professional art exhibitions.
I am a huge fan of their theatres, especially the agnès b. CINEMA which can support the projection of 16 mm and 35 mm film screenings — a real treat as most cinemas today use digital projection. The last time I was here was for an evening screening of a renowned Filipino film during the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
HKAC always has events going on so make sure to check their website to be in the know. My preferred method of going to HKAC is by ferry but it can also be reached via MTR and bus. If you get hungry after arriving, fret not, the café Pumpernickel and trattoria Assaggio at the 4^th and 6^th floor respectively don’t disappoint.

Hong Kong Arts Center (HKAC), non-​profit, performing arts, independent films.
HKAC is one of my favorite arts organization in Hong Kong. This arts Center provides different kinds of arts performances, like sculpture and photography exhibition, visual arts, and performing arts. Tou can see all these arts performance or exhibition in those presentation spaces and venues.
I also watch lots of independent films here, like some documentary and young directors’ first work. I am impressed by the seats in agnès b. CINEMA. This cinema is not that big, but the interesting thing is you can see lots of names on the back of the seats. It is because, it is a funding scheme called «Name a Chair», seeking support for the renovation and equipment update of the cinema. It is a 5-​year chair naming scheme. If you have money and want to give some support, then you can consider to join this project. It will be big deal! haha

I am not sure whether you have heard of this but not long ago, Hong Kong was once criticized as a cultural desert. Though some still believe it is as teenagers are encouraged to study Business and are discouraged if they pursue Arts related studies. Regardless, Hong Kong does provide quite a few opportunities for those who are passionate about arts and culture. (It is the mentality of the mass that is difficult to change).
The Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) is located at Wanchai which promotes contemporary arts, visual arts, or arts education. Because of the convenient location, there are quite a lot of students coming here after school to learn musical instruments or read some books here. Once you walk in, you may see quite a lot of artworks on display at the Jockey Club Atrium. Apart from that, below the ground floor you may also find studios (The McAulay Studio for example), theatres (agnès b. Cinema) and offices owned by international or local art organizations. The tower is consisted of fifteen floors and there are galleries, restaurats, a language centre or even a cinema. The best part of this place is the Pao Galleries where it hosts year-​round art exhibitions.
Over the years, it has held quite a number of programmes including the Art Walk every year. With the opening of Art Basel earlier this year, I can guarantee you that Hong Kong soon will not be called as a desert for arts and culture. If you would like to know more about this place, the arts on display or even the programmes, you may also join the guided tour (both English and Chinese), the tour lasts around an hour and it is completely free of charge. This is definitely a better choice than spending your time in a café. So next time if you are nearby, how about indulging yourself with art and fine dining here?