2017.09.06 Wed, by
UOB Art in Ink Award – Apply Now, Closing Soon

[press release]

Committed to art education and the development of the local cultural landscape, UOB Art Academy is proud to launch the UOB Art in Ink Award. With a vision to foster long-term appreciation for the medium and presenting creative opportunities for the local community, the first edition will take the theme of “Reflections”.

The contest is open to all Hong Kong residents aged 9 and above. Participation is free of charge. The entrant should apply to one of the 3 categories based on age: Open Category (aged 18 and above); Senior Student Category (aged 13-17); and Junior Student Category (aged 9-12).

UOB Art in Ink Award rewards winners with generous prizes amounting to over HK$250,000. The artwork of one award winner from the Open Category will be selected as the winner of “UOB Ink Art of the Year.” The winning artist will receive a unique opportunity to attend an overseas artist residency programme. All award winners will also be invited to participate in a Chinese ink art workshop conducted by leading calligrapher and ink scholar Chui Pui-chee.

Apply now at

https://www.uobartacademy.com.hk

Submission deadline: 15th September 2017.

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The launch of the UOB Art in Ink Award (Courtesy UOB Art Academy) 大華銀行年度水墨藝術大獎发布会 (图片由大華銀行「藝 • 坊」提供)

The launch of the UOB Art in Ink Award (Courtesy UOB Art Academy)
大華銀行年度水墨藝術大獎发布会 (图片由大華銀行「藝 • 坊」提供)