香港藝術發展局(藝發局)於1995年成立，是政府指定發展香港藝術的法定機構，專責策劃、推廣及支持本港藝術(包括文學、戲曲、舞蹈、音樂、戲劇、電影及視覺藝術)，以及藝術教育的發展，並致力提升巿民欣賞藝術和建立個性的能力，引發城巿創意，提升巿民的生活質素。

Established in 1995, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government to plan, promote and support the broad development of arts including dance, drama, literary, music, xiqu, film and visual arts as well as arts education in Hong Kong. The ADC is dedicated to induce artistic creativity and by providing a more enriching life, enhance the quality of life and artistic appreciation of the general public.