Stage 1 - Artworks Recruitment
【Online Submission for Review】
After the online review of submitted works, selected participants must submit the framed original of their selected artwork either in person or by mail to Joy in Art. This event welcomes both local and overseas participants. Below are the submission guidelines for participants from different regions:
Joy in Art Watercolour Open Exhibition 2026
"Watercolour.Joy - Artworks Recruitment"
Stage 1 -【Online Submission for Review】
Artwork Submission Period: 01 Sept 2025 - 31 Mar 2026
Topics for creation:「Embrace. Future」
What are your aspirations for the future?
This "." in the middle of 「Embrace. Future」represents your expectations for the future. This coming exhibition aims to inspire creativity and encourages everyone to express your visions for the future through watercolor, whether it's your personal aspirations or your outlook on society. This is not just an exhibition, but also a platform to exchange thoughts and emotions, allowing each participant to share your unique insights and imaginations about the future.
So, what is your future?
Cherish the Present, Live in the Moment?
Workout Dreams and Hopes?
Love Nature and the Environment?
Explore the New Generation?
or you have your own unique perspectives...?
We look forward to your expressions. We welcome you to participate in the Joy In Art 4th Watercolor Exhibition and celebrate together the vibrant year 2026 through your watercolor paintings.
Category:
- Open Group, Enroll Fee HKD200
(18 years old and above)
- Student Group. Enroll Fee HKD100
(Holder of a valid full-time student ID card)
Format and Submission Requirements:
Sizes of the artwork must be one of the three below (Provide in "Participants Gifts Pack"), participants can choose to paint on Portrait or Landscape. Applicants must comply with the size requirements or their eligibility will be affected.
(A) 510mm*360mm
(B) 380mm*280mm
(C) 540mm*192.5mm
Submitte Deadline :
31/3/2026
Judging Panel:
A Judging panel composed of Hong Kong and International Watercolour Masters. (To be announced)
Judges Introduction: ( to be updated)
Below listed are 2025 Judges
Open Group Judges
(Names not listed in order)
尤偉海
Adwin Yau
香港 Hong Kong
林超展
Lim Chiu Chin
香港 Hong Kong
鄭開翔 (Mimi Black)
Cheng Kai Hsiang
台灣 Taiwan
柳毅
Liu Yi
中國 China
廖小平
Frank Liao
香港 Hong Kong
施易亨
Lizard Heng
台灣 Taiwan
符聞一
Fu Man Yat
香港 Hong Kong
Michael Solovyev
加拿大 Canada
Jansen Chow
馬來西亞 Malaysia
沈平
Shen Ping
香港 Hong Kong
金莉
Jin Li
台灣 TaiWan
宋愷庭
Sung Kai Ting
台灣 Taiwan
黄華兆
Huang Hua Zhao
中國 China
游榮光
Stephen Yau
加拿大 Canada
Karen Mai
香港 Hong Kong
黎思思
ZeZe Lai
香港 Hong Kong
Student Group Judges
(Names not listed in order)
趙君廉
Bon Chiu
香港 Hong Kong
蔡逸俊
Choy Yat Chun
香港 Hong Kong
刁綺蓮
Elaine Dew
香港 Hong Kong
郭志立
Frank Kwok
香港 Hong Kong
小仙玉
Little Jade
胡志華
Romy Wu
香港 Hong Kong
楊宜瑄
Rochelle Yang
香港 Hong Kong
劉舒娜
Shella Lau
香港 Hong Kong
Selected Quota:
Open Group: 80 Artworks / Student Group: 30 Artworks
Shortlist will be announced on the event website in mid-April 2026.
Each judge has to vote for the shortlist based on each group's quota. And if the painting is being voted by all judges, this painting will be titled as " Outstanding Painting".
Selected artworks will be exhibited together with the artworks from Watercolour Master of Hong Kong and Abroad.
Exhibition:
Exhibition sequence will be accordingly to registeration no. sequence
Exhibition Date: to be updated
Exhibiton Venue: to be updated
Gifts & Prizes:
🎁Gifts pack for all participants:
The event is sponsored by various professional art supplies around the world. Participants in Hong Kong can pick up a rich "Gifts Pack" at Joy in Art store or choose to receive it by mail. Delivery fee for each "Gifts Pack" will be HKD80 (HongKong Area), 📦 Overseas participants can also choose to pay the postage to receive physical gifts.
Gifts Pack Include:
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Joy in Art 15%off Online Shopping Coupon*3 (Online shopping coupons are sent via email and can only be used in online stores, or bring a photocopy to the store for use. Valid until June 30, 2026)
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Baohong Watecolour Paper sets: ( matched size with exhibition requirement)
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2 pieces of Artist Grade 100% pure cotton watecolour paper, 510mm x 360mm
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2 pieces of Artist Grade 100% pure cotton watecolour paper, 380mm x 280mm
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2 pieces of Academy Grade 100% pure cotton watecolour paper, 540mm x 192.5mm
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Daniel Smith Watecolour Dot Card
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"Watercolour.Joy" Exhibition Album x1 (The collection date will be announced on the event website.)
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After the event, all participate's artwork will exhibit on Joy in Art Online Gallery. (Previous Exhibition)
👑More Rewards for participants of the selected artwork:
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Selected prizes for both category (Various of Professional Watercolour Materials)
Open Group Selection Prize
(To be updated)
(Images for reference only)
To be updated
Student Group Selection Prize
(To be updated)
(Images for reference only)"
To be updated
2026 Ablum
Watercolor.Joy
2026 Ablum
Watercolor.Joy
Exhibition
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Exhibit in "Joy in Art Watercolour Open Exhibition 2026"
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Participate in the Opening of "Joy in Art Watercolour Open Exhibition 2026"
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Have the opportunity to be interviewed by various media
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Selected Artworks will be combined into "Watercolour.Joy"album, which will be sold and distributed to Major Bookshops, University, Colleges, Libraries in HK and oversea entities.
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Selected artworks will be exhibit on Joy in Art Online Gallery (Previous Exhibition)
✈️Shipping Details for overseas selected candidates:
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Overseas selected candidates are responsible for the cost of mailing their works (framed/unframed). Address: Joy in Art Retail Store
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Selected candidates who choose to have their unframed works mailed can choose Joy in Art's frame service. Joy in Art's frame service
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After the exhibition, overseas candidates are responsible for sending the works 📦(framed/unframed optional) and the cost of the prizes.
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If you have any questions, please email Joy in Art: info@joyinart.cc
Online Submission:
Artwork Requirements:
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The work must comply with the theme: "Watercolor. Joy"
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Participants ID is the 7 digits of the INVOICE NUMBER of the enrolment. Each participant ID is entitled to one submission.
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In the first stage of recruitment, you only need to submit copies of your works online. After being selected, you must submit physical works.
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Sizes of the artwork must be one of the three below, participants can choose to paint on Portrait or Landscape
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510mm x 360mm
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380mm x 280mm
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540mm x 192.5mm
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(Sizes of the artwork must be one of the three below (Provide in "Participants Gifts Pack"). Applicants must comply with the size requirements or their eligibility will be affected.)
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No personal information can be posted on the front of the artwork.
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All submissions should be painted with Watecolour on paper, different type of material will not be accepted e.g digital paintings.
Event Process:
1. Open for Enrollment:
1/9/2025 - 31/3/2026
Enroll Dead-line: 31/3/2026
Participants can register online or at Joy in Art stores. After registration, participants will receive a registration confirmation via email and obtain a "Participation Number" for their work. Present your registration confirmation form at Joy in Art stores to receive an "Activity Gift Pack"
2. Open for Submisison:
1/9/2025 - 31/3/2026
Submitte Dead-line: 31/3/2026
Participating artworks can be uploaded on the event website (each group of "Participating Numbers" is limited to submitte one participating work, and the original does not need to be submitted at this stage). Note that the works must meet the specified size requirements. Those whose works do not meet the specifications will be disqualified.
3. Review stage
A Judging panel composed of Hong Kong and International Watercolour Masters.
4. Results Announce:
Shortlist will be announced on the event website in around April 2026.
5. Frame and submit artworks for exhibition
1/5/2026 - 31/5/2026
Submission deadline: 31/5/2026
6. Joy in Art Watercolour Open Exhibition 2026
June - July 2026 (Date and venue to be announced)
7. Exhibitors receive works
(Local candidates) After the exhibition, the selected candidates need to pick up the works in person at the store or pay the postage themselves.
(Overseas selected candidates) After the exhibition, overseas selected candidates need to bear the cost of sending back their works.
8. Collect Album
1/8/2026 - 31/8/2026
All participants can receive a album of the "Watercolour.Joy" at Joy in Art store with their "Participation Number". (Joy in Art will contact overseas participants for transportation arrangements, and participants are responsible for the shipping costs)
Joy in Art Frame Survices:
Framing requirements:
Exhibitors need to frame their works for the exhibition. Frame requirements: white/black, simple style. If you are out of town or need to customize the frame, we provide customization and framing services.
Order a Frame:
Frame A (Applicable work size: 280*380)
Frame Size: 50x40cm
White Cardboard Opening Size: 36x26cm
Color of Fame: Natural dark wood color
Fee: HK$172
Frame B (Applicable work size: 510*360)
Frame Size: 70x50cm
White Cardboard Opening Size: 49x34cm
Color of Fame: Natural dark wood color
Fee: HK$290
Frame C (Applicable work size: 540*192.5)
Frame Size: 64x30cm
White Cardboard Opening Size: 52x17.2cm
Color of Fame: Natural dark wood color
Fee: HK$206
If framing service is required, each work will be charged HK$150
* Frame size cannot be customized/changed
** Please confirm that the frame size is appropriate for the work before ordering
*** Order date: before May 31, 2026, Please call 2780 3880

Frame Color: Natural Dark Frame
"Gift Redemption" &
"Selected Artwork Submitte Location"
Room 723, 7/F, Tung Lee Building, 9 Lai Yip Street, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
Phone: 2780 3880
Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat : 10:00am - 18:30pm
Lunch Hour: 13:30pm - 14:30pm
Sunday amd Public Holiday : Close
Terms and conditions:
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All participants are considered to accepting the terms and conditions listed herein once they have enrolled for the event. Joy in Art reserve all rights for final decision on the details of the terms and conditions, judging results and prizes arrangement. No prior notice shall be made to any changes to the terms and conditions. All changes will be updated on our webpage.
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Sizes of the artwork must be one of the three below, participants can choose to paint on Portrait or Landscape: A. 510mm x 360mm B. 380mm x 280mm C. 540mm x 192.5mm
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All submissions should be painted with Watecolour on paper, different type of material will not be accepted e.g digital paintings.
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The participating works must be original and painted by the contestant, otherwise the qualification will be cancelled, and the registration fee will not be refunded.
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Participants ID is the 7 digits of the INVOICE NUMBER of the enrolment.
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Each Participants can be use ONCE only. There is no limit to the number of times you can participate.
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Enroll & Submission Dead-line:31 March 2026
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Starting from September 1, 2025, participating paintings can be uploaded on the event website, as well as an introduction of the painting within 100 words. The deadline for uploading is March 31, 2026. No changes will be accepted once the entries are submitted, and late submissions will not be accepted. The shortlisted works selected by the judges will be compiled into an exhibition album with the uploaded photos and brief introduction information of the paintings. Uploaded photo files must be in the following format:
1. Clean image of the artwork.
2. JPG Size below 10MB,
3. Name JPG name to be your "Participation Number" -
Selected works must be submitted to Joy in Art: Room 723, 7/F, Tung Lee Building, 9 Lai Yip Street, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon. All Exhibitors are responsible for the shipping costs of their works and prizes.
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The Artworks must not be derogatory, offensive, threatening, defamatory, disparaging, libellous or contain any content that is unlawful, inappropriate, indecent, sexual, profane, tortuous, slanderous, discriminatory in any way, or that promotes hatred or harm against any group or person.
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By entering the Event, Applicant agrees to release and hold Joy in Art, the Judges and all of it's affiliates harmless from any liability, loss, litigation, claim or damage that may occur, directly or indirectly, whether caused by negligence or not regarding all the damages, lost of the participants' original artwork.
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Failing to comply the above will lead to disqualification of the enrolment, no further notice, or return, or refund will be made for the disqualified enrolment.
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By enrolling the event and providing your original artwork, you understand and agree that Joy in Art shall have the right, where permitted by law, to print, publish, broadcast, distribute, in perpetuity and throughout the world, without limitation on your artwork, artwork brief and your name and without any further compensation, notices, review, or consent.
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By end of the event, exhibitor must collect the orginals from Joy in Art Retail Shop in person within the allowed time. After the expiration of the collection period, all artwork and related materials will be destroyed without further notice.
Q&A
Q1. How to check my "Participants Number"?
1.) Open Email "New Invoice from Joy In Art",
2.) Click "View Invoice",
3.) 7 digits of the INVOICE NUMBER will be your "Participants Number"
If you have any questions, please contact us:
Email: info@joyinart.cc
Phone: (+852) 2780 3880

Q2: Can the same participant participate more than once?
A3: You can submit one piece of work for each registration, and there is no upper limit for the number of times you can participate.
Q3: I am an overseas exhibitor, how can I pay for the shipping costs of my works and gifts?
A3: Please contact us and Joy in Art will quote the shipping cost for shipping your works and prizes, and confirm payment online after confirming the shipping arrangements.
Q4: Will participants receive certificates?
A4: Selected candidates will be issued a certificate of selection, and participants will also receive a certificate of participation.
Q5: How to obtain online shopping coupons after registration?
A5: Online shopping coupons will be sent to participants via email. Please make sure the email you entered is correct. If you have any questions, please contact Joy in Art.