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Recreation, Sport, Culture and the Arts

Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre (vA!)

Managed by the Art Promotion Office, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is an open, multi- directional art space that focuses on art learning, research and exchange. It organises visual arts activities and provides facilities for hire, including well-equipped art studios, multi-purpose rooms, a lecture theatre and an exhibition hall. The centre's major programmes included the Art Specialist Course 2016-17, medialogue and 'The 6th Artists in the Neighbourhood Scheme: No Neverland'exhibition.

Oil Street Art Space (Oi!)

Oi! is a platform for art practitioners to realise their artistic creations and invite community engagement. Projects in 2017 included the performingART exhibition series, Xchange: Social Gastronomy, Play to Change, and four exhibitions under the Sparkle! Exhibition Scheme.

Websites

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department: www.afcd.gov.hk

Home Affairs Bureau: www.hab.gov.hk

Hong Kong Public Libraries: www.hkpl.gov.hk

Leisure and Cultural Services Department: www.lcsd.gov.hk

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