“Painting Warmth for Humanity” International Visual Arts Charity Competition

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I. Competition Introduction
“Painting Warmth for the World” is a Hong Kong-wide visual arts charity competition that connects communities through art and conveys care through creativity. The artworks submitted by participants will be carefully printed on unique “self-adhesive magic cloth (towels),” allowing art to transcend the frame, integrate into life, and become a practical and heartwarming gift.

The core spirit of this competition is “Participation brings double the warmth”:

• The first touch of warmth: A towel artwork printed with your design will become your unique keepsake.
• The second touch of warmth: A towel identical to your design, along with your blessings, will be given to the elderly or disabled in nursing homes, delivering your care directly to their hearts.

We cordially invite all citizens of Hong Kong to use their paintbrushes to weave warmth and participate in this meaningful art-based charity event.

II. Competition Theme: Art, Warmth, and Gift

• Art: Unleash your artistic talent and create freely.
• Warmth: Your works carry warm and positive social energy.
• Gift: Practice the spirit of sharing and complete the act of giving back with love.

Recommended topics	What can you draw? (Examples of creative directions)
Theme 1: Gifts of Time, Colors of Tomorrow	1. Portrait and Story: Draw a portrait of an elder in your home or in your imagination, incorporating elements of their life story. 2. Old Objects and Memories: Depict objects with a sense of history (old teacups, sewing machines, old photographs) to express emotional memories. 3. Blessings for the Future: Use bright colors to depict scenes of elders engaging in their favorite activities (traveling, gardening, reading).
Theme 2: Warmth at Your Fingertips	1. Warm Moments: Depict scenes full of physical contact and warmth, such as hugs, holding hands, and companionship. 2. Warm Objects: Draw a cup of hot tea, a lamp, a scarf, or small animals in the sunlight. 3. Abstract Warmth: Directly express the feeling of “warmth” using colors and textures (such as hearts, sunlight, and waves).
Theme 3: Windows of Coexistence	1. A Change of Perspective: Street scenes seen from wheelchair height, beautiful poems expressed in sign language, and the world accompanied by guide dogs. 2. The Radiance of Abilities: Depicting the focused and brilliant moments of people with disabilities in art, sports, and work. 3. Supportive Bonds: Symbolically depicting bridges of mutual assistance, interwoven networks, and collaboratively completed puzzles.

III. Competition Categories
To ensure fairness, the competition is divided into the following groups. Participants should register according to their identity:

Group	Eligibility
Student Group	Parent-Child Group: Kindergarten students and one parent create together. Junior Group: Primary 1 to Primary 3 students. Senior Group: Primary 4 to Primary 6 students. Middle Secondary Group: Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 students. Senior Secondary Group: Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 students.
Open Group	All persons aged 18 or over, including college students, working persons, retirees, disabled artists and people from all walks of life.

IV. Participation Methods and Fees

1. Entry fee: HK$200 per entry.
2. The fee includes: printing of the artwork (two towels), electronic certificate, event administration, and logistics costs for charitable donations.
3. Registration process:
   • Fill out the registration form on the official competition website and complete the online payment.
   • After successful registration, you can submit your work by following the instructions below.

V. Submission Methods and Format Requirements

1. Submission methods: We accept physical original manuscripts by mail or electronic submissions online. Creations can be in the form of hand-drawn, digital paintings, or other visual arts.。
2. Artwork Specifications: To ensure optimal printing quality, artwork must be square. Original artwork size is recommended to be no smaller than 25cm x 25cm.
3. Documentation requirements (for electronic submitters):
   • Printing files: resolution of no less than 300 DPI, format JPG, PNG, TIFF or PDF (CMYK color mode) to ensure towel printing quality.
   • Display files: resolution no less than 2000×2000 pixels, format JPG or PNG (RGB color mode), for online display and initial review.
   • File naming example: Public Group_Chen Dawen_Warm Embrace. Format Name
4. Entity submission:
   • Please mail your physical artwork (such as the original painting) along with the completed artwork information form to: Secretariat of the “Painting Warmth in the World” Competition, Room EFA3, 1/F, Hung Kwong Industrial Building, 45 Hung To Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
   • Please pack the item properly to ensure it remains intact.
5. Creation Instructions: All participants must provide a title for their work and a brief creative concept (approximately 100-200 words).
6. Deadline: All entries must be successfully submitted or mailed by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

VI. Conference Review and Review Methods

To ensure the professionalism, fairness and transparency of the competition, the organizing committee will form a professional judging panel and formulate rigorous judging criteria.

1. Jury Composition
The judging panel will consist of experts and representatives from the following four fields, who will examine the works from multiple perspectives:

• Arts professionals: Renowned artists, art college professors, or seasoned art critics.
• Arts educators: Teachers or heads of visual arts departments from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions.
• Representatives from the social service sector: Experienced social workers, representatives from elderly care homes, or organizations serving the disabled.
• Representatives from the organizing body: Head of the Hong Kong Visual Arts Activities Association.

2. Judging Criteria
The judges will score based on the following criteria, each corresponding to the core spirit of the competition:

Review Project	Scoring Criteria	Detailed Explanation
Theme fit and creativity	30%	Does the work profoundly interpret the competition theme of “Art, Warmth, and Gift”? Is the concept novel, unique, and full of creative imagination?
Artistic Expression and Techniques	30%	The composition, color, and form of the artwork demonstrate whether their visual language is mature and appropriate, showcasing a certain level of artistic expression.
Communicating the concept of charity	25%	Whether a work successfully carries and conveys positive social values ​​such as warmth, care, and harmony, and whether it can evoke emotional resonance.
Practicality and Inclusivity Potential	15%	Considering that the artwork will be printed on towels and given to a specific audience, it is important to consider whether the design is suitable for everyday use and whether it possesses warm and friendly qualities.

3. Review process
The review process will be conducted in two phases to ensure fairness and efficiency:

• Preliminary Review Stage: The judging panel will review all electronic files (exhibition archives) that meet the format requirements and select shortlisted works based on the judging criteria.
• Final Review Stage: The judging panel will conduct an in-person review of the high-resolution printed archives of the shortlisted works, hold in-depth discussions, and determine the final award recipients for each category.

4. Supplementary Provisions

• All entries will be judged anonymously to ensure fairness.
• The jury’s decision is final, and participants must respect the results; there is no appeal mechanism.
• In case of any dispute, the organizer reserves the right of final interpretation.

VII. Awards

• Each category will have one champion, one runner-up, and one third-place winner, who will receive a medal and a physical certificate.
• All participants: Upon successful completion of the submission according to the rules, you will receive an electronic certificate of participation.
• Special significance: Each participant will receive a towel printed with their artwork as a souvenir, and a matching gift will also be donated to the community.

VIII. Important Schedule

• Registration begins: January 1, 2026
• Registration and submission deadline: March 31, 2026
• Judging phase: April 2026
• Results announcement and online charity exhibition opening: Late April 2026
• Charity delivery activities: May 2026 (conducted gradually within one month after the results are announced)
• Offline charity exhibition: Tentatively scheduled for late April 2026 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

IX. Creative Inspiration: Your Towel, Endless Possibilities
What you create is not just a painting, but a multifunctional everyday item filled with love. It can be:

• A heartwarming gift: a cozy blanket or hand towel for the elderly.
• A practical accessory: a self-adhesive pencil case, travel organizer, or stylish headscarf.
• A thoughtful gesture: a small blanket for pets, a screen cleaning cloth, or a soft dishcloth.
• We encourage you to combine practicality and aesthetics, and to consider how your creations can bring warmth to yourself and others.

10. Terms and Conditions.

1. Entries must be original and not previously published or submitted to other competitions.
2. The organizer, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Activities Association, has the perpetual right to use all submitted works for promotional purposes, publication, exhibitions, production of materials (including printing on towels), and derivative products related to this and future charitable activities, without further notice to participants or additional fees, but will make every effort to credit the author.
3. Entrants must guarantee that their works do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. Any violation will result in disqualification and the entrant will be held legally responsible.
4. The organizer reserves the right to the final interpretation and modification of the competition rules, awards, and schedule.

XI. Inquiries and Contact

Organizer: Hong Kong Visual Arts Activity Society
Email：info@hkvaas.org

Sign up now and use your colors to create double the warmth!

By submitting your work, you are creating more than just a painting; you are creating a multifunctional everyday item filled with love.

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