Calling HK & Macau creatives - We want your artworks and ideas!
The European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao, the Goethe-Institut, and Eaton HK once again invite artists to submit artworks and ideas interpreting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) across all mediums—from painting to digital art. Finalists will be selected to participate in a major group exhibition at the Goethe Gallery HK, curated by Eunice Tsang & Jims Lam.
✅ Exhibit Your Work: Feature in the group show at Goethe Gallery HK (Nov–Dec 2026)
✅ Fund Your Vision: Host a community program with up to a HK$8,000 honorarium
✅ The Grand Prize: A 2-week residency at EATON
Showcase your vision of diversity, equity, and inclusion across any medium (from painting to sound art) and join a major curated group exhibition at Goethe Gallery HK this winter! Submit your existing works and win a 2-week residency at EATON.
Following the incredible response to last year's participatory programs (like communal cooking & zine-making), we are keeping the momentum alive for 2026! Propose a 1-day community experience celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion, and win the resources to bring it to life.
What we’re looking for:
✓ Interactive formats: Workshops, screenings, performances, discussions
✓ Community focus: Programs serving underrepresented groups
✓ Theme connection: Clear ties to our values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
✓ Feasibility: Realistic budget and timeline (1-day event at EATON)
- Open to all Hong Kong/Macau-based artists. Artists of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to submit their work.
- The Open Call does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, immigration status, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, artistic training or background.
- No entry fee. Maximum of3 submissionsper artist; only 1 may be exhibited.Community Action Pitch proposals are not counted toward this artwork submission limit.
- Artworks must beoriginaland not previously exhibitedat Goethe Gallery.
All entries will be evaluated by an independent judging panel based on the below criteria:
1. Artistic Excellence
- Demonstrated creativity and originality
- Technical execution and aesthetic quality
- Conceptual depth and innovation
2. Theme Interpretation
- Clear engagement with diversity, equity and inclusion principles
- Representation of underrepresented voices or experiences
- Potential inspire social awareness and foster dialogue
- Sensitivity in handling complex social issues
3. Message and Narrative
- Addresses urgent social, cultural, or political conversations
- Ability to evoke empathy, reflection, or visceral response
- Balances complexity with approachability for diverse audiences
Shortlisted artists will receive email notification by early October.
Selected artists must confirm participation within 7 days of notification.
Artwork delivery must be arranged by the artist, while our team handles installation.