ALTART
ALTART: Open Call for Art Education Programme
Deadline: 20 March 2026 (23:59 HKT)
1a space has always believed that art education does not need to be confined within the classroom. Learning can be a process of cocreation, an exploration, an adventure, or even a work still in progress. ‘ALTART’ is created precisely for these possibilities.
We are now launching an open call for cultural practitioners with innovative visions. You are invited to transform your imagination of art education into actions that can meet, engage, and be practiced with the public. The programme aims to bring together art and cultural workers, educators, and the public from diverse backgrounds to collectively expand art education models beyond educational institutions, continuing 1a space’s long-standing focus on community connection and critical learning.
We hope to see proposals that include:
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Art educational approaches that are not typically found within traditional curricula
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Art education ideas you have long wanted to try but lacked a platform to realise
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Learning approaches that open up dialogue, sensory experience, and embodied participation
Selected participants will be responsible for:
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Teaching activities: inviting the public to enter your educational world
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Sharing session: an open exchange with other creators and educators
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Project showcase: presenting your concepts, methods, and outcomes
The programme period runs from June to October 2026, with September to October as the main period for teaching activities and showcase.
We provide:
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HKD 20,000 project stipend
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Venue and basic equipment support
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A space that supports experimentation, incompleteness, and exploration
Selection criteria:
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Originality
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Feasibility
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Audience relevance
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Alignment with the mission of ‘ALTART’
Results will be announced in June 2026.
Submission:
Eligibility:
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Individuals or teams
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Experience related to art education
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Holder of a Hong Kong Identity Card and aged 18 or above at the time of application
Submission requirements:
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Applicant introduction and contact information
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Past works or activity documentation
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Art education project proposal (concept, teaching activities, target audience, methods, implementation approach, etc.)
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Budget (please provide a detailed breakdown of instructor fees and material costs)
Submission methods:
Please submit all materials via Google Form (maximum file size 10MB; formats accepted include PDF, video, portfolio, presentation, website links, etc.).
Terms:
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All submitted materials will be used solely for the selection process
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Materials from unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 30 days after selection
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The organiser reserves the right of final decision
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To withdraw your application, please notify us by email at least 48 hours before the deadline
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The Chinese version shall prevail
Organiser: 1a space
Supported by: Hong Kong Arts Development Council
The Hong Kong Arts Development Council supports freedom of artistic expression. The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Council