The Jizhou District Cultural Center was established in 1949 and is now under the leadership of the Department of Culture and Health of the Jizhou District People's Government. It consists of two subsidiary units covering artistic and publicity affairs. A reading room was built in the center in 1955. With a floor space of 4,166 square meters, the center is composed of seven classrooms, one dancing training room and an office, all of which are equipped with air conditioners, desks, seats and teaching materials. It stands ready to hold various training classes on artistic performances exhibitions and conventions.
Since 1996, the Jizhou District Cultural Center has organized and attended various cultural and artistic activities such as the Field Cultural Arts Festival, the Farmers Arts Festival and celebration events for the New Year, Spring Festival, International Women's Day, Youth Day and the founding anniversary of the Party. Meanwhile, the center has held the first, second and third Jixian County Anti-Corruption Artistic Performance activities, the first and second Jixian County Arts Contest, and many rounds of singing competitions as well as painting exhibitions.
Artistic creations by staff workers of the Jizhou District Cultural Center have won many awards and titles at national and municipal competitions over the past few years. For instance, a clay sculpture received a national excellence award. An academic paper won a gold medal at the China International Patent Technology Expo. Three literary works received a national award and 24 literary creations were conferred with municipal awards. Four artistic works took home municipal awards. Moreover, 18 works in acting, directing and composition earned municipal awards as well.