The "Citizen Art Night School" is the first public service project initiated by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism since its establishment. It offers evening cultural and art courses for adults aged 18-55, in their spare time at a low price. This initiative aims to enhance artistic appreciation, cultural literacy, and aesthetic abilities among citizens.

The program plans to offer 1,125 courses to an estimated 28,000 participants, including 9 courses specifically for expatriates, such as calligraphy, blackpool sequence dance, acupuncture, and guqin. Online registration opened on August 12, with classes starting in early September at all locations.