Theme

Korea in My Heart – What comes to mind when you think of Korea?

Eligibility

• -Current Hong Kong residents who are NOT Korean nationals 

• -1 entry per applicant ONLY

Category

• -Primary Section (P1-P6)

• -Secondary Section (F1-F6)

*Person who is neither primary nor secondary student can participate in the competition as well. Special prize may be provided after judge’s screening.

Application Methods
* A small gift will be provided when directly submitting your work to KCCHK’s reception. （first come first served and while stocks last）

Method 1: Submit ① application form ② participating work to the Reception (6/F) of the Korean Cultural Center; OR

Method 2: Mail ① application form ② participating work to the Korean Cultural Center (with the subject line [Apply for Korean Culture Drawing Competition 2023] on the envelope)

*School teachers may collect students’ works and hand in all at once

Address: 6-7F, Block B, PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong

Opening Hours: TUE-SAT 10AM-6PM (closes on Monday, Sunday and public holidays)

Schedule

- Application Deadline: April 15 (SAT)

- Announcement of winners: April 21 (via KCCHK’s homepage)

*winners will receive an individual email from KCCHK after the announcement. Winning works will be exhibited in the Korean Cultural Center.

- Exhibition of selected works in KCC: April 25 - May 13

- Awards Ceremony: April 29 (SAT)

* The event will be held offline, details to be announced later

 Standards for screening

．Interpretation of the theme (25%)

．Well use of techniques (25%)

．Overall appearance and Artistic composition (25%)

．Creativity and Originality (25%)

Work Requirements

- A3 size (420 x 297mm)

- Must be created in a flat manner, no limit to the verticality

- Computer graphics are not accepted

Awards*

* The number of winners and awards are subject to change according to the number and quality of entries in each category.

Inquiries

education@kcchk.kr / 2270-3505

Terms and Conditions

1) Applicants ensure that the information provided is true when submitting the application form.

2) Applicants confirm that all works submitted are original and will be created entirely themselves. Applicants also confirm that their designs have not yet been seen in public. Applicants understand that the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong will assume no liability for the work they have submitted, accusations of plagiarism, copyright issues, or any intellectual property rights issues related to the entries and work submitted by any third party. The applicants take sole responsibility. Applicants understand that in this case their admission to the competition shall be terminated and any winning titles will be revoked.

3) All submissions will NOT be returned. 

4) The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong is NOT responsible for the loss or damage to the participating work(s) in transit. 

5) The number of winners and awards are subject to change according to the number of entries in each category. The decisions of the judges shall be final. Objection and appeal will not be accepted.

6) Applicants consents to the use of participating work for non-profit making purposes including but not limited to online and offline promotion activities, exhibitions, production and distribution by the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong.

7) The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right to limit, refuse or withdraw any applicant at any stage of the competition if they are found to have violated any of the terms and conditions listed herein.

8) Applicants’ personal information will be used solely for the purposes of the competition unless otherwise agreed in advance with the applicant.

9) The Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right to change the content, terms and conditions of the competition. In the case of any disputes, the Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong reserves the right of final decision.

10) Please read through the terms and conditions carefully. By completing the application, applicant agree to the terms and conditions, as well as the arrangement of the competition.