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HKADC Pledges Continued Support for Arts Amid Funding Cuts

3/23/2026

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The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) will maintain financial support for arts groups and artists for the next three years.
The pledge follows government grant-system review and cuts of 1% in 2024-25 and 2% annually through 2027-28.
Chairman Kenneth Fok Kai-kong says HKADC will not reduce grants even if funding decreases.
Instead, HKADC will optimize costs and use public funds more efficiently to support the arts amid tightening finances.

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The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) will maintain financial support for arts groups and artists for the next three years.
The pledge follows government grant-system review and cuts of 1% in 2024-25 and 2% annually through 2027-28.
Chairman Kenneth Fok Kai-kong says HKADC will not reduce grants even if funding decreases.
Instead, HKADC will optimize costs and use public funds more efficiently to support the arts amid tightening finances.