
Following the success of the first exhibition, "Joy in Art Watercolor Open Exhibition 2024" aims to involve more watercolor enthusiasts. In addition to the open category, we have also introduced a student category to encourage young aspiring watercolor artists to participate. We believe that the theme of this exhibition - "Taste of Life" will make it even more captivating.
The exhibition will feature over 100 artworks from Local, Mainland, and international renowned watercolor artists, as well as watercolor enthusiasts. Our goal is to resonate every visitor with the artworks and discover the intersection of art and life.
Topics for creation:「Taste of Life」
Watercolor, with its ever-changing colors and flowing brushstrokes, is like the interweaving of all kinds of things in life, brewing different people, emotions, and charms. In this diverse global village, we find ourselves immersed in a blend of vibrant and gentle hues, living amidst the interplay of sourness, sweetness, bitterness, and spiciness that the brushstrokes bring, let us experience various flavours of life.
This year, we invite participants to unleash their boundless creativity and passion with their watercolor brushes, conveying their thoughts and emotions onto the painting, and showcasing their love for art and their pursuit of beauty in life.
Through this watercolor exhibition, we aim to gather different cultures and perspectives, fostering harmony and mutual encouragement. It is an opportunity to offer viewers a more enriching and unique taste of life.
Category:
- Open Group (18 years old and above.)
- Student Group (Holder of a valid full-time student ID card from Hong Kong or Macau)
Judging Panel:
A Judging panel composed of Hong Kong, Mainland and International Watercolour Masters.
(Names not listed in order)
(Gifts for Judges and Invited Exhibtors)
Open Group
(Names not listed in order)
Adwin Yau
Hong Kong
Frank Liao
Hong Kong
Fu Man Yat
Hong Kong
Huang Hua Zhao
China
Jansen Chow
Malaysia
Jin Li
Taiwan
Karen Mai
Hong Kong
Liu Yi
China
Michael Solovyev
Canada
Shen Ping
Hong Kong
Stephen Yau
Canada
Student Group
(Names not listed in order)
Choy Yat Chun
Hong Kong
Elaine Dew
Hong Kong
Frank Kwok
Hong Kong
Little Jade
Romy Wu
Hong Kong
Rochelle Yang
Hong Kong
Shella Lau
Hong Kong
ZeZe Lai
Hong Kong
Lim Chiu Chin
Hong Kong
Bon Chiu
Hong Kong
Selected Quota:
Open Group: 60 Artworks / Student Group: 20 Artworks
Shortlist will be announced on the event website in mid-April 2024.
A Judging panel composed of Hong Kong, Mainland and International Watercolour Masters will select total 80 artworks from two category. Selected artworks will be exhibited in June together with the artworks from Watercolour Master of Hong Kong and Abroad.

Exhibition Detail:
Exhibition Date: 20-24 June 2024
Exhibition Veune: Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
7A Kennedy Road, Central
Prizes and Gifts:
Gifts pack for all participants:
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Joy in Art 15% off Retail Shopping Coupons x 3 Ticket*
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The 15% off shopping coupon can only be used in retail store. This offer is not applicable to store consignment goods and is valid until June 30, 2024.
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Baohong Watecolour Paper Trial sets:
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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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"Taste of Life" 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:
1. Selected prizes for both category
Prizes for Open Group (Value over $780)
(Photos for reference only)
1. Daniel Smith
Master Artist Set
2. BAOHONG Artists'
300gsm 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Blocks
3. da Vinci CASANEO
Water colour brush
4. 2024 Painting Album
Taste of Life
Prizes for Student Group (Value over $700)
(Photos for reference only)
1. ShinHan
Professional Water Color Set
2. BAOHONG Academy
300gsm 100% Cotton Watercolor Paper Blocks
3. da Vinci CASANEO
Water colour brush
4. 2024 Painting Album
Taste of Life
2. Exhibit in "Joy in Art Watercolor Open Exhibition 2024"
3. Participate in the Opening of "Joy in Art Watercolor Open Exhibition 2024"
4. Have the opportunity to be interviewed by various media
5. Selected Artworks will be combined into "Taste of Life"album, which will be sold and distributed to Major Bookshops, University, Colleges, Libraries in HK and oversea entities. (The first exhibition album - 《People, Bonds, Charm of Hong Kong》Already on sale in major bookstores, click here to browse the previous album)
6. Selected artworks will be exhibit on Joy in Art Online Gallery (Previous Exhibition)
Format and Submission Requirements
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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
a. 510mm x 360mm
b. 380mm x 280mm
c. 540mm x 192.5mm -
No personal information can be posted on the front and back of the artwork.
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All submissions must be painted with Watecolour on paper, all other media on different material will not be accepted.
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Violations of the above will be disqualified immediately without further notice.
Time Line:
Submitte Deadline : 30 March 2024
Results Announce: 30 April 2024
Exhibition Date: : 20-24 June 2024
(Hong Kong VIsual Art Centre - Exhibition Room)
Award Ceremony : 28 June 2024, 10:00 -13:00
(Hong Kong VIsual Art Centre - Lecture Theater)
Collection date for selected and unselected works:
On or before 31 May 2024
(Deadline: August 31, 2024, overdue Joy in Art will not be deposited)
Collection date for album "Taste of Life":
After 30 June 2024 at Joy in Art
(Deadline: August 31, 2024, overdue Joy in Art will not be deposited)
Instructions for exhibitors:
Return framed works to Joy in Art before 8 June 2024.
Frame requirements: white/black frame, simple style
Collection of works after exhibition:
Pick up works from Joy in Art after 27 June 2024.
(Deadline: August 31, 2024, overdue Joy in Art will not be deposited)
Framed works:
Frame requirements: white/black frame, simple style
Order a frame at Joy in Art:
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, 2024, Please call 2780 3880

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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
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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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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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All submissions must be original creation of the participant.
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Participants ID is the 7 digits of the INVOICE NUMBER of the enrolment. Each enrolment will be listed on one invoice only.
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Each participant ID is entitled to one submission.
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Participants are not allowed to enrol more than one submission.
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Deadline for enrolment and submission is 31st Mar, 2024
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All submissions for both Original and Digital format must be made on or before deadline, 31st Mar, 2024
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Participant must submit original artwork together with a brief of the artwork to Joy in Art Retail Shop. The brief should be within 100 words and filled in the provided form preferable in both English and Chinese.
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Participant must submit digital format of the artwork in jpg format with file size less than 10Mb, minimum 1280 x 720 pixel and 300dpi or above. Participant can find the submission link on our webpage, (for details, please click here).
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File name of the digital submission must be the partition ID of that particular enrolment, that is the seven digits of the invoice number Joy in Art has sent to participant after enrolment. (for details, please click here)
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no personal details should be mark or submit in any form with the artwork, failing to comply will lead to disqualification.
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Location for original artwork submission : Unit 615, 6/F, Tung Lee Industrial Building, 9 Lai Yip Street, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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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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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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Participants are responsible for framing your own exhibition artwork based on the framing guidelines from Joy In Art which will be distributed on our website in later stage.
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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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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, participants 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.
"Gift Redemption" & "Submission of Artwork" Location
Room 615, 6/F, Tung Lee Building, 9 Lai Yip Street, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon
Phone: 2780 3880
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri : 10:00am - 18:30pm
Lunch Hour: 13:30pm - 14:30pm
Sat - Sun: 14:30pm - 18:30pm
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