The office aims to bring community art to citizens' daily lives through different art projects. In early 2002, the Office launched the Public Art Scheme 2002, under which six works were selected for display at six cultural venues in different districts. The office also launched a variety of joint projects, including the Artists in the Neighbourhood Scheme II with the MTR Corporation, where works by 13 artists or groups were displayed at various cultural venues and MTR stations. The Art Care project, jointly organised with Art in Hospital, arranged arts activities including mural workshops and exhibitions at five hospitals.

	Picture shows exhibits of Neighbourhood Scheme which aims to promote local visual arts to the community.

The office is also responsible for the management of the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre. Apart from the provision of art facilities, such as art studios and an exhibition hall which can be hired by the public, the centre also provides art training and launched the one-year Art Specialist Course in November.