Recently, when citizens walked through the subway station, did they find that the art paintings of some schools or non-profit-making groups that were originally displayed in the station suddenly disappeared?
The MTR Community Gallery has a history of 22 years, but it originally belonged to the exhibition category. Therefore, it is necessary to apply for a relevant license from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department before it can continue to exhibit.
The MTR replied that some members of the public have inquired about the licenses of community galleries from the government departments, so they are currently reviewing related exhibitions.
A reporter from "Hong Kong 01" visited MTR stations in Tuen Mun and Tin Shui Wai today (20th) and found that art paintings originally placed by schools or non-profit organizations had been removed from the shelves.
Looking through the information on the MTR website, the "Community Gallery" existed as early as February 2000, with a history of nearly 22 years.
The first gallery is located on two footbridges connecting the Lam Tin MTR station.
At present, there are 64 community galleries and 130 exhibition panels in the MTR system. The works belong to the paintings of students from schools near the station and the creations of non-profit group artists.
MTR pointed out that it hopes to increase the sense of belonging of the residents in the district to the MTR station through the "community gallery", and provide a popular channel for various districts, so that different people have the opportunity to display their creative works and integrate into the community.
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MTR: Participating organisations are being notified of the plan
In response to the enquiry, MTR pointed out that MTR has been providing a platform for the community to display art through the "MTR Community Gallery" project.
In response to public enquiries from government departments, the MTR Corporation is currently reviewing the display methods involved in the project and the licensing of temporary places of public entertainment involved.
During the inspection period, MTR will suspend the display of works on relevant platforms.
This review has nothing to do with the content of individual exhibitions or works.
The company has started to notify participating organizations of the MTR Community Gallery one after another regarding the review of the plan.
According to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department's guidelines on the types of licences required for application, public entertainment venues such as cinemas, theatres, amusement arcade centres and exhibition venues are required to apply for trade licences.
Where it is proposed to operate or use any temporary or permanent place, building, erection or structure in which the public may be accommodated, and any vessel in or on which one or more events of public entertainment are held or carried out , must apply to the Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene for a place of public entertainment licence.
And entertainment also covers exhibitions of pictures, photography, books, manuscripts or other documents or things, and sports exhibitions or competitions.
Under Cap 172 of the Places of Public Entertainment Ordinance no person shall operate or use any place of public entertainment without a licence granted under this Ordinance.
Any person who contravenes the requirement commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at level 4 and to imprisonment for 6 months and to a further fine of $2,000 for each day during which the offence continues.
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