From Public Funding to Cultural Industries – the evolution of PIP

From Public Funding to Cultural Industries – the evolution of PIP 

Started initially as a project grantee, Theatre Ensemble Ltd has established itself over the years to become a one year grantee, then a three year grantee and finally one of the leading flagship companies funded by the HAB before it became totally independent in 2008, operating now under the name of PIP Cultural Industries Ltd.  In the context of reduced public funding for the arts and the recent government initiative to develop arts and creative industries, the strategic development of PIP would serve as an interesting case, providing insights into a possible business model for the arts.

Speaker:          Mr Jim Chim, Artistic Director and Managing Director, PIP Cultural Industries Ltd

Date:               Friday 15 January 2010

Time:               12pm to 2pm (cocktail at 12pm to be followed by lunch until 12:45pm;  talk will start immediately afterwards)

Venue:             Conference Rm 5, Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 27/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East , Wanchai, Hong Kong

Language:        Cantonese

Fee:                   members @$150; non members @$200 including cocktail & lunch (hot items)

(For enquiries: Ms Cecilia Wong at 2877 7268)

Registration will be made on a first come first serve basis (with preference given to members) .  As places will be strictly limited due to venue size we might not be able to entertain all registrations as was the case in our first talk by the Director of Audit held earlier this month.  To avoid disappointment, kindly register (form attached) before the deadline on Monday 4 January 2010