The 2nd Hong Kong Paintings in Sai Yuen Lane Exhibition
Founded in 2015, Sun Museum is a non-profit independent museum dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of Chinese art and culture, while supporting the development of Hong Kong artists and the local art. In 2024, the Museum relocated from Kwun Tong to its new premises at 1 Sai Yuen Lane, Sai Ying Pun, adopting a more diversified operational model to engage more actively with Hong Kong’s contemporary art landscape. The Museum has established multiple curatorial platforms, including “Sun Salon”, which fosters artistic exchange through group exhibitions; “Sun Delight”, which highlights individual artists or thematic presentations; and “Sun Connect”, which encourages cross-disciplinary arts engagement.
The opening exhibition of the Museum’s new venue in 2024 was the inaugural “Hong Kong Paintings in Sai Yuen Lane”, which presents over a hundred works by more than ninety Hong Kong painters through an open call. Envisioned as a biennial programme, the initiative aims to cultivate Sai Yuen Lane as a cultural landmark in Hong Kong Island and to support the sustainable development of local visual arts.
"The 2nd Hong Kong Paintings in Sai Yuen Lane” exhibition is now open for submissions. Selected artists will participate in a group exhibition at the Sun Museum in June 2026, which will run for approximately three months. Exhibitors will receive an allowance of HKD 2,000 (for one exhibited artwork) or HKD 3,000 (for two exhibited artworks).
The 2nd Hong Kong Paintings in Sai Yuen Lane Exhibition
Application Deadline: 15 March 2026 (Sunday) at 6 pm
Exhibition Date: June - October 2026
Enquiries: Please call 2116 3496 or email office@sunmuseum.org.hk
Application Guidelines
Eligibility
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Must be a Hong Kong permanent resident
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At or above the age of 21 by 1st January 2026
Submission Requirements
Must submit a completed application form that includes:
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Résumé
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Images and details of one or two artworks for the exhibition
Requirements of Paintings
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Only two dimensional (2D) paintings are accepted. The medium may include, but is not limited to, ink, watercolour, oil paint, acrylic, and charcoal.
(Three dimensional (3D) works, installation art, and digital media are not accepted.)
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The painting(s) must be original works created in 2024 or later and must not have been publicly exhibited in Hong Kong.
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Shortlisted painting(s) must not be shown at any other venue in Hong Kong before the exhibition period and must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition. (Exhibition period: June - October 2026)
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The size of each painting (excluding the frame) must not exceed 100 × 100 cm. For traditional Chinese hanging scrolls (excluding mounting), the dimensions must not exceed 80 cm (width) × 120 cm (height). For any painting, the total width after mounting or including the frame must not exceed 120 cm. (For a set of works, the total width is calculated as a whole.)
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Each painting must be accompanied by a description of no more than 300 words.
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Exhibitors are responsible for mounting hanging scrolls and framing paintings themselves.
Submission Methods
Please upload the completed application form and images of the artworks Here (recommended)
If unable to upload the relevant documents, you may also mail the application form and images of the artworks, noting the following:
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Images of the artworks must not exceed A4 size
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Mailing address: Sun Museum, G/F & 1/F, Artisan House, 1 Sai Yuen Lane, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong
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Please indicate “Application for the 2nd Hong Kong Paintings in Sai Yuen Lane Exhibition” on the envelope
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Sun Museum shall not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from delays, loss, or data leakage during the mailing process.
Confirmation Reply
Upon successful submission of the application form, a confirmation email will be sent within one week.
Guidance Notes
Application Form