South Island Cultural District

Founded in 2013, SICD is currently formed by 19 galleries and art spaces in the South Island areas of Wong Chuk Hang and Tin Wan. With the exception of Central, no other district in Hong Kong can claim to have so many high-quality galleries located in the same area. And no other district has so many galleries hosting exhibitions in large industrial spaces (ranging from 3000 to 5000sf). SICD is a major evolution and improvement to the Hong Kong art scene and the South Island district has become Hong Kong’s new destination for contemporary art.

Led by contemporary art galleries, the core objective of the SICD is create the first homegrown art district in Hong Kong. Currently, the SICD coordinates joint openings, organises specific events like the bi-annual South Island Art Days, run an education program and liaise with local and international art fairs, art festivals and organisations to promote the area. The SICD also published twice a year a South Island Art Guide, available at key distribution points throughout Hong Kong. The SICD has a website and sends monthly e-newsletters with updated information about spaces, exhibitions, special events and show openings.