The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts supports the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts supports the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development announced by the Government to promote Chinese culture, develop diverse creative industries, build an international platform for East-meets-West cultural exchanges and refine the ecosystem for creative industries. The Academy appreciates the Government’s drive to improve cultural and economic policies, and enhance the cultural confidence of Hong Kong’s arts community. Since its establishment in 1984, the Academy, as a strategic partner of the Government, has been promoting its dual mission of nurturing performing arts talents and contributing to the arts and cultural development of Hong Kong and the region. The Academy strongly believes that the Blueprint announced today will greatly strengthen the arts, cultural and socio-economic advancements of the city, the Greater Bay Area and the region, enhancing Hong Kong's unique role as the East‑meets‑West centre for international cultural exchange.
2024-11-26
Appointment of Acting Director of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
As announced earlier, Professor Gillian Choa, Director, will retire from The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) effective from 1 January 2025. Professor Choa will take pre-retirement leave from 18 to 31 December 2024. In this connection, the Council has appointed Dr Gordon Munro, Deputy Director (Academic), as the Acting Director of the HKAPA for the period from 18 December 2024 to 17 April 2025. The Council is conducting a global search for the next Director.
2024-11-15
HKAPA and CAEG sign MoU on Strategic Collaboration in Nurturing Arts and Cultural Talents across the region
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signedwith the China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) to collaborate in nurturing diverse arts and cultural talents in Hong Kong and the Mainland, and promoting the development of the arts and cultural industry as well as performing arts education in higher education sector.
2024-10-21
HKAPA welcomes culture and education policies in the 2024 Policy Address
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) welcomes the Chief Executive’s 2024 Policy Address which supports the development of arts and culture as well as post-secondary education, covering measures to promote the development of cultural and creative industries and to develop the Northern Metropolis University Town.
2024-10-16
The Launch Ceremony for the 40th Anniversary of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Ends on a High Note
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts proudly held the Launch Ceremony for its 40th Anniversary Celebration in the Academy Atrium on the evening of September 26, 2024. The Academy was honoured to receive a congratulatory video message from The Honourable John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The ceremony was officiated by The Honourable Kevin Yeung, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Mr. Lin Nan, Deputy Director-General, Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs, Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; alongside Mr. Charles Yang Chuen-liang, Chairman of the Academy Council and Professor Gillian Choa, Director of the Academy.
2024-09-26