The Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government in 1995 to plan, promote and support the broad development of the arts. These include dance, drama, literary, music, xiqu, visual arts, film and media arts as well as arts education, arts criticism and arts administration in Hong Kong.

The ADC organised the first Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme to commend students from local primary, secondary and special schools who have demonstrated excellence in and commitment to the arts. A total of 500 students were appointed as arts ambassadors.

The Hong Kong Arts Development Council launches the first Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme to encourage Hong Kong students to actively participate in arts activities and to share the fun of arts. The scheme is jointly organised by RTHK Radio 2 and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. By providing students with a flair and enthusiasm for the arts the opportunity to become arts ambassadors for their schools, the Scheme aims to take their passion for the arts beyond campuses into the larger community.

HKADC organized the Fresh Wave Short Film Festival in May 2009, showcasing winning short films from the 1st to 4th Fresh Wave Short Film Competitions.