An Invitation for Aspiring Young Artists

Art Nova Award 2025

Featuring a Public Exhibition at
Hong Kong Arts Centre

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A spacious, modern art gallery with white walls and ceilings, displaying colorful paintings on both upper and lower levels, with railings and bright lighting throughout.

Call for Artists

Dear Young Esteemed Artist and Parents,

We extend a heartfelt invitation to budding young artists to participate in the 2025 Art Nova Award. This is more than just a competition; it’s a unique opportunity for young talents to gain recognition and showcase their artistic expressions in a professionally curated public exhibition at the esteemed Hong Kong Arts Centre.

Imagine your artwork displayed in a renowned gallery, where your personal ideas, brought to life through the vibrant language of color, can be admired by a wider audience. This competition offers a platform to celebrate the power of your imagination and compete for exciting art prizes. We eagerly await to see how you interpret our theme and share your unique artistic voice!

Exhibition Details

Venue: Hong Kong Arts Centre, Pao Galleries
Dates: 25 – 27 October 2025
Theme: Vision for tomorrow

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Crucial Dates


Application Deadline
30 June 2025 Or when exhibition slots are full
Artwork Submission Deadline
30 August 2025
Result Announcement
15 September 2025
Exhibition Period
25 October 2025 (2:00 PM) – 27 October 2025 (5:00 PM)
VIP Opening Ceremony
25 October 2025 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

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Age Groups & Quota



Age group –Limited Competition Quota
6-8 years old – 20
9-11 years old – 20
12-14 years old – 20

Exhibition at Hong Kong Arts Centre

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A bright, modern art gallery filled with people viewing and discussing colorful paintings on white walls during an art competition. The diverse, engaged crowd adds excitement to the open, lively space with high ceilings and track lighting.
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A modern art gallery with white walls displays various colorful paintings from an art competition. The spacious room has a light gray floor, spotlights above, and a staircase at the back. Two white display pedestals stand in the center.
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A modern art gallery with a white interior displays colorful paintings from an art competition in a single row along the back wall. Two empty white display stands are positioned in the center of the spacious, well-lit room.
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Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online payment is required to secure your participation.

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Awards & Prizes

Finalists and award winners will be prominently featured during the public exhibition and celebrated at the opening ceremony.

AwardQuantity (per group)Prize
Champion1Physical Certificate + Score Sheet + HK$300 Stationary Voucher
Runner-up2Physical Certificate + Score Sheet + HK$200 Stationary Voucher
Third Place2Physical Certificate + Score Sheet + HK$100 Stationary Voucher
Merit Award5Physical Certificate + Artist Painting Brushes Set from Studio 83

Most Popular Awards – Artwork photos will be uploaded to our official Facebook page. The Most Popular Awards will be determined by the highest number of “likes” each artwork receives. This public engagement will recognize popular pieces in the exhibition.

AwardPrize
First PlacePebeo Metal case to decorate “artist kid”
Second PlacePebeo Metal box 12 marker of 1.2mm
Third PlacePebeo Gold Polyamide short handle assortment brush set

Artwork Submission Guidelines

Size: 20 x 30 cm to 40 x 50 cm
Originality: All submitted works must be original creations by the young artist. Any copyright-infringing works will be immediately disqualified, and registration fees will not be refunded.
Mediums:  Accepted mediums include acrylic, oil, watercolor, sketching, pastel, color pencils, Chinese ink, and mixed media on canvas or paper.
Display-Ready Condition: Artworks must be professionally mounted (if applicable to the medium) and ready to hang or display appropriately. For works on paper, consider mounting on a sturdy backing board.
Completion Date: Only artworks created between 2024 and 2025 are eligible.
Quantity: Each participant may submit only one artwork.

Artworks must be shipped to Studio 83:
Studio 83 (Hong Kong) Address: 11/F, 46 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Studio 83 (Taipei) Address: 1/F, No 83 Tianmu East Road, Shilin District, Taipei

Participation Fee

This fee contributes to the various costs associated with organizing a high-quality exhibition, including venue rental, professional installation, marketing and promotion, administrative support, and invigilation.

AwardPrize
Competition + Exhibition FeeHK$600

Judging Criteria

All artworks will be reviewed by a panel of distinguished artists and educators from diverse artistic backgrounds around the world. The official judging panel will be announced on our website and social media channels in September 2025.

Artistic Skills and Techniques: 30%

Aesthetic Appeal/Visual Impact: 25%

Creativity and Originality: 25%

Storytelling Ability and Interpretation: 20%

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