Open Call for Artists

Golden Journey: Dear Me, I love You

Golden Journey: Dear Me, I love You

A two-part exhibition exploring self-love, self-acceptance, and the courage to live authentically. We invite artists to submit work that speaks to personal truth, emotional resilience, and the quiet power of becoming oneself.

In collaboration with Mind HK, Park Lane Hotel – Autograph Collection, and Parhelion Group, and with the official support of the British Consulate General Hong Kong and sponsorship from Samsung.


Part of the profits from this initiative will be donated to Mind HK to support their ongoing mental health services. Alongside the exhibition, a series of mental health talks and workshops will be held, creating opportunities for dialogue, learning, and community connection. stages.

Supporting Partner

Official Partner

Official Sponsor

Stage One

Stage One

Self acceptance

Exhibition Dates: 18 September – 10 November 2025
Venue: The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection
Artwork Selection: 30 works will be selected for digital exhibition

Submission Deadline: 8 August 2025

Entry Fee: HKD$300 per 2 artworks (each applicant can submit up to 6 artworks)


This first stage centers on the internal process of acknowledging, accepting, and embracing oneself. Selected works will be displayed on digital screens at the Park Lane Hotel and featured in the official exhibition booklet and across partner platforms.


Notably, these digital works will appear alongside physical installations by Marigpa, whose practice addresses themes of healing, reconnection, and inner clarity.


Prizes

• First Place – HKD $5,000
• Second Place – HKD $3,000
• Third Place – HKD $1,000

Stage Two

Stage Two

Be Your Authentic Self

Exhibition Dates: 11 November 2025 – 2 January 2026
Venue: The Park Lane Hong Kong, Autograph Collection
Artwork Selection: 10 physical works, 30 digital works

Submission Deadline: 19 September 2025

Entry Fee: HKD$300 per 2 artworks (each applicant can submit up to 6 artworks)


This second stage turns outward, celebrating the act of living authentically. It invites work that expresses freedom, identity, and the lived experience of becoming fully oneself.


Ten selected works will be physically displayed in curated spaces at the Park Lane Hotel, with an additional thirty digital works presented on in-venue screens. All selected works will be featured in the exhibition booklet and promoted across partner platforms.


Prizes

• First Place – HKD $5,000
• Second Place – HKD $3,000
• Third Place – HKD $1,000

A Note to Artists

A Note to Artists

This project is rooted in compassion, honesty, and creative vulnerability.

This project is rooted in compassion, honesty, and creative vulnerability.

We invite artists from worldwide to share work that reflects your lived experience, whether quietly intimate or boldly expressive. Let your art reflect the truth of who you are. Let it reach the people who need to see it most.

Judging Panel

Judging Panel

Submissions will be reviewed by an experienced, international jury from across the creative and cultural sectors:

Submissions will be reviewed by an experienced, international jury from across the creative and cultural sectors:

Submissions will be reviewed by an experienced, international jury from across the creative and cultural sectors:

Works will be evaluated based on concept, execution, originality, and thematic relevance.

Lead Judge

Lead Judge

Lead Judge

Mr glen hardwick-bruce

Founder of the Art World Advisory Group

@ghardwickbruce

Glen Hardwick-Bruce is an international leader in art education and cultural programming, with over three decades of experience across education, publishing, and finance. He spent 12 years at Christie’s London, where he designed and led bespoke courses throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.


He holds a BA in Archaeology and Communications and a Master’s in Ancient Art and Architecture. Glen’s work bridges academic rigor with experiential learning, and his collaborations with institutions and art forums reflect a deep commitment to expanding access to the arts.


He now leads the Art World Advisory Group, offering customised education, curated art tours, and collection advisory services that combine intellectual depth with personal engagement.

Judge

Judge

Judge

Mr john mckenzie

Professional Photographer

@johnmckenziephotography

John McKenzie is a professional photographer with a long-standing dedication to documenting and engaging with the art world. Through his lens, he captures both the public and private dimensions of artistic practice, offering a perspective that is both intimate and expansive.

Judge

Judge

Judge

Mr keith morton

Painter and Educator, Member of The Wapping Group

@keith.morton.9883

Keith Morton studied at Hornsey College of Art in the 1960s and went on to enjoy a successful career as an art director in advertising. Since 2005, he has returned to his roots in fine art, specialising in portraiture and life drawing.


He now paints and draws daily, often en plein air with The Wapping Group of Artists, capturing the evolving landscapes of London and the Thames. He also teaches portraiture, continuing to share his skills and love for observational art.

Judge

Judge

Judge

miss nicole fung

Designer, Curator, and Founder of Noran Design

@norandesign

Nicole Fung is a multidisciplinary designer and curator focused on human-first, purpose-driven experiences. As founder of Noran Design, she has led projects for over 110 brands in 15 countries, spanning UX/UI, branding, and editorial design, with a growing focus on arts, culture, and mission-led organisations.


Her curatorial practice complements her design work, with exhibitions held in London, Hong Kong, and Edinburgh that spotlight emerging voices and explore themes of healing, nature, and cultural identity. She also serves as an educator and mentor, having guided over 1,000 students in areas such as DesignOps, accessibility, and thoughtful design systems.

Judge

Judge

Judge

Miss carmen chan

Founder of The Oneness Gallery

@theonenessgallery

Carmen Chan is the founder of The Oneness Gallery, an independent online gallery dedicated to artistic expression and cultural connection. Her work as a gallerist supports artists in cultivating narratives of healing, unity, and identity through contemporary art.

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

FAQs

Do you accept only digitally created artworks, or can I submit photographs of physical works such as paintings or sculptures?

Do you accept only digitally created artworks, or can I submit photographs of physical works such as paintings or sculptures?

Do you accept only digitally created artworks, or can I submit photographs of physical works such as paintings or sculptures?

What are the file requirements for submission?

What are the file requirements for submission?

What are the file requirements for submission?

Why is there an entry fee for submissions?

Why is there an entry fee for submissions?

Why is there an entry fee for submissions?

Will I retain copyright and ownership of my work after submitting or participating in the exhibition?

Will I retain copyright and ownership of my work after submitting or participating in the exhibition?

Will I retain copyright and ownership of my work after submitting or participating in the exhibition?

If my work is selected for the physical exhibition, who is responsible for shipping?

If my work is selected for the physical exhibition, who is responsible for shipping?

If my work is selected for the physical exhibition, who is responsible for shipping?