The Hong Kong Art Exchange Association was established in 2018. It is a non-profit organization formed by a group of artists and educators coming from the field of arts and performance.
Members of the Association have years of professional background experiences from diversified art fields such as visual arts, music, dance, performing arts, youth and children art education, etc. The key members of the Association have been and continue to be involved in the promotion of different arts and exchange development in Hong Kong. They gathered to form the Association with an aim to promote art and cultural exchange for Hong Kong people and students to a broader level, so that more people can take part and share their art creation and performances here.
The Association also hopes to provide a platform for youngsters and children to publish their art works and raise their interests in art through organizing various competitions and exhibitions or exchange programmes with different organizations. Thus, to promote the development of art, culture and creative industries in Hong Kong.
More than 10 countries/regions of Schools, Art Centres and Institution across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam will be invited.
Painting Size: A3(297x420mm) or A2(420x594mm) size
White paper / Rice paper
Flat painting
Any form of collage (including glitters) or computer drawings are not accepted
The entry must be an original art work and not duplicated from any other artworks
To be drawn and completed by the participant
No limitation on mediums and painting methods
Rice paper artwork should be mounted on white paper
Paintings shall not be framed
Should not be folded or curled while sending in
Marks will be deducted if the artwork does not comply with painting format
Jurors will score according to the following criteria: Theme Fitting, Aesthetic Impression, Creativity, Techniques and Composition.
Individual Prizes for each group:
Sponsored Grand Award for the Champion, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up (will receive Trophy and Certificate) and Gold Award (5%), Silver Award (15%) and Bronze Award (25%) (will receive Medal and Certificate)
Team Awards:
Group Participation Award
Students participated in the competition from the School/Art Centre/Institution
Gold Award (80 students or over)
Silver Award (50 students or over)
Bronze Award (30 students or over)
Award for Outstanding Art Institution
Calculate from the first 20 highest points students of the School/Art Centre/Institution
Gold Award (Achieve 50 points or above)
Silver Award (Achieve 40 points or above)
Bronze Award (Achieve 20 points or above)
Scoring System
Champion: 10 points Gold Award: 3 points
1st Runner-up: 8 points Silver Award: 2 points
2nd Runner-up: 6 points Bronze Award: 1 point
All participants will receive a participation certificate
【Entry Fee】HK$120 per entry. No extra cost for certificates, medals, trophy or exhibition.
Alipay / WeChat Pay
Please scan the QR code below to complete entry fee payment. Please input participants’ name into “Remark” during payment process and retain a copy of the transaction record (with transaction code). Please upload the transaction record during submission of the “Online Application Form” or send the cheque/transaction record along with the artwork by filling the Application Form downloaded from our website.
Alipay/Wechat Pay QR Code
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PayPal
Please enter paypal.me/HKAEA in a web browser and to complete the entry fee payment. Please input participants’ name into “Remark” during payment process and retain a copy of the transaction record (with transaction code). Please upload the transaction record during submission of the “Online Application Form” or send the cheque/transaction record along with the artwork by filling the Application Form downloaded from our website.
Cheque
Please submit the crossed cheque along with the artworks. Crossed cheque should be made payable to “Hong Kong Art Exchange Association Limited” with participants’ name written at the back. Dated cheque and cash are not accepted.
Online Application
Please complete entry fee payment by Alipay / WeChat Pay / PayPal and retain a copy of the transaction record. For cheque payment, please upload cheque front image
Click HERE for Online Application
Download the “Individual Artwork Label”, please fill in the artwork label and attach it to the back of the artwork
Mail or deliver the cheque/transaction record along with the original artwork to the designated collection point of Hong Kong Art Exchange Association, address to “Hong Kong Art Exchange Association” on the cover
OR
2. Download application form
Download the “Individual Application Form” and “Individual Artwork Label”, please complete the form accurately with clear writing and attach it to the back of the artwork
Mail or deliver the cheque/transaction record along with the original artwork to the designated collection point of Hong Kong Art Exchange Association, address to “Hong Kong Art Exchange Association” on the cover
Online Application
Please complete entry fee payment by Alipay / WeChat Pay / PayPal and retain a copy of the transaction record. For cheque payment, please upload cheque front image
Download the “Group Application Form”, please complete the form accurately and upload during Online Application
Click HERE for Online Application
Download the “Group Artwork Label”, please fill in the artwork label and attach it to the back of the artwork
Mail or deliver the cheque/transaction record along with the original artwork to the designated collection point of Hong Kong Art Exchange Association, address to “Hong Kong Art Exchange Association” on the cover
OR
2. Download Application Form
Download the “Group Application Form”, please complete the form accurately and email to info@hkaea.hk
Download the “Group Artwork Label”, please fill in the artwork label and attach it to the back of the artwork
Mail or deliver the cheque/transaction record along with the original artwork to the designated collection point of Hong Kong Art Exchange Association, address to “Hong Kong Art Exchange Association” on the cover
【Submission Deadline】29 January 2022
The original artwork must be mailed or delivered to the designated collection point of Hong Kong Art Exchange Association ("HKAEA") on or before 29 January 2022. For postage, artwork must be posted by 29 January 2022. Post mark later than that date will be regarded as late submission. Late submission will not be processed, registration fees will not be refunded.
【Designated Collection Point】
Mailing or hand-delivery to the following address.
Address: 29/F, One Pacific Centre, 414 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong (next to APM)
Business hours: 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
【Result Announcement Date】
Results will be announced on 31 March 2022 at HKAEA website and Facebook.
【Outstanding Artworks Exhibition】
Date: 20-22 May 2022
Venue: E2 area, G/F, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
【Award Presentation Ceremony】
Date: May 2022
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
【Return of Artwork】
Return of artwork will be arranged by the Organizer after the exhibition. No additional charges to collect artwork from HKAEA designated point. Delivery fee will be borne by the Participant/School/Art Centre/Institution through delivery courier. Details of arrangement will be announced later.
The personal information provided is only applicable to the event of "Little Hearts‧Great Minds" - 3rd Asian Youth & Children Art Competition 2022.
One (1) entry is allowed per eligible participant for this competition only. The first submitted artwork will be assessed.
Participant information will be used for Certificates/Medals/Trophies (if any), please make sure the submitted name is correct. Please note that HKD$50 administration fee will be charged if there is any amendment required.
If participant participates through School/Art Centre/Institution, all communication will be made through respective School/Art Centre/Institution instead of participant.
HKAEA will not be responsible for any loss of documents or artworks due to mail delivery error or problem.
By submitting the artwork under the applicable rules and regulations, all applicants have granted an unconditional license of the copyright of all submitted entries to HKAEA. Submitted artworks will be used for the promotion of the competition and online or other form of publication. HKAEA will not provide any notice or compensation to the participants on the use of the artworks or relevant copyrights.
HKAEA reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, modify or suspend the terms and conditions and/or arrangements of the competition without further notice.
