In recent years, the development of the local arts and culture scene has flourished, with the completion of cultural venues integrating art and conservation such as the heritage buildings in Central, the establishment of major international exhibitions, art fairs and auctions, and the use of arts and cultural elements in commercial institutions, shopping malls and hotels. The new performing and visual arts venues set to open in the West Kowloon Cultural District will also increase the need for talent in the areas of cultural management and arts administration. These talks invite practitioners in the local arts and culture industries to share their experience and to explore the qualities, passions and academic qualifications required for a career in the arts and culture field. Talk (1): Production and Venue Operations Date: 27 January 2018 (Saturday) Language: Cantonese Speaker & Moderator: Prof Ken Wong (Head of Learning and Participation, Performing Arts, WKCDA) Speakers: Glades Sin (Senior Manager, Venue Operations (Performing Arts), WKCDA) Anna Cheng (Producer, Performing Arts (Dance), WKCDA) Register now: https://goo.gl/zNSei6 Talk (2): Visual and Performing Arts in Hong Kong: Opportunities and Challenges Date: 6 February 2018 (Tuesday) Language: English Speaker & Moderator: Prof Ken Wong (Head of Learning and Participation, Performing Arts, WKCDA) Speakers: Winsome Tam (Senior Manager, Performing Arts (Learning and Participation), WKCDA) Isabella Tam (Associate Curator, Visual Art, M+) Yuen Cheuk Wa (Theatre Sound Designer) Register now: https://goo.gl/jbNw5x Talk (3): Audience Research, Planning and Communication Date: 27 February 2018 (Tuesday) Language: Cantonese Speaker & Moderator: Prof Ken Wong (Head of Learning and Participation, Performing Arts, WKCDA) Speakers: Jonas Chau (Manager, Performing Arts (Research), WKCDA) Brian Yu (Editor, Performing Arts, WKCDA) Register now: https://goo.gl/Fsh7Vi Fee: Free admission. Limited capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register online in advance. Accessibility Services: Live audio description and sign language interpretation are available upon request with at least 14 days’ advance notice. Please contact: (852) 2200 0872 / [email protected]

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About Speaker & Moderator: Prof Ken Wong Head of Learning and Participation (Performing Arts), WKCDA As Head of Learning and Participation (Performing Arts) at the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA), Ken Wong is responsible for formulating and leading the vision, strategy and delivery model for learning and public engagement programmes. Prior to joining WKCDA in 2017, Ken worked for almost 17 years at HKU SPACE, where he was responsible for overseeing the implementation of internationalisation strategies and the development of creative industries programmes. Ken received his education in Hong Kong and the UK and has published over 30 papers, articles, journal reviews and book chapters on cultural politics, creative industries and transnational education. Ken has held various advisory and adjunct faculty positions at universities in Hong Kong and the UK.