Hong Kong Arts Centre, Wan Chai | School of Creativity x UNESCO Centre The World Institute of Youth Art (IMAJ) City of Troyes, France United Art Exhibition 2026

Description

1) Introduction to the Institut Mondial d’Art de la Jeunesse (IMAJ), Troyes, France

《Institut Mondial d’Art de la Jeunesse (IMAJ) in Troyes, France》, is an international non-profit art organization recognized by 《UNESCO》. The institute is dedicated to promoting cross-cultural exchange and mutual understanding through art, contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. It also advances cultural diversity, nurtures responsibility, and encourages social participation. Since 1993, IMAJ has organized the French International Visual Arts Competition and numerous exhibitions, providing children and youth under 25 worldwide with a platform for artistic creation and cultural exchange.
 
《 IMAJ Troyes, France》Founder and President Mr. Girost special remarked: “This exhibition is truly exciting! Hosting it at the <Hong Kong Arts Centre> offers students a rare stage to showcase their talents. Notably, IMAJ’s treasured collection will be loaned to Hong Kong for the first time, presented alongside outstanding works from local and international participants. This collection of works covers different eras and styles from 1998 to the present, offering audiences a deeper artistic experience and highlighting the diversity and vitality of youth art on the global stage.”

2) Introduction to the School of Creativity

《School of Creativity》is a renowned art education institution in Hong Kong, repeatedly winning international painting awards and bringing honor to the city. Since its founding in 2002, for 24 years, it has provided high-quality art courses for children, youth, and adults, with 22 self-operated branches across Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. The school is committed to cultivating students’ creative thinking and global vision. Students of the《School of Creativity》have won over 20,000 international art competition awards across more than 100 countries and regions. The school has been honored with titles such as <Global Best Art Academy> and <Global Best Mentor>, and has repeatedly set new records for China and Hong Kong’s best achievements.
 

《School of Creativity》has been invited to represent Hong Kong at award ceremonies worldwide, receiving recognition from the United Nations, multiple governments, ministries of culture and education, and consulates in Hong Kong. Widely covered by local and international media, its students have earned distinctions such as <Global Top 6 Youth Artists>, <Hong Kong Top 10 Youth Artists>, <Hong Kong Outstanding Youth>, <Hong Kong Outstanding Student>, and <Campus Art Ambassador>.
 

Students of the《School of Creativity》in public examinations such as DSE and IB, students consistently achieve top grades (5** and the highest levels), easily securing｛Scholarships｝and｛University Recommendation Programs｝. Many successfully enter prestigious local and overseas universities in fields such as Fine Arts, Architecture, Design, Creative Media, Animation, and Education, contributing countless talents to the creative industries.
 

3) Introduction to the Exhibition

This joint art exhibition, exclusively presented in Hong Kong by《School of Creativity》and《 IMAJ Troyes, France》, will run for two sessions, from May 16–18 and May 23–25, 2026. The exhibition features works from over 30 countries and regions worldwide, including France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Canada, Türkiye, Poland, Hungary, Belgium, Brazil, Romania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Mexico, Argentina, Ukraine, Iran, Cameroon, Uruguay, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Moldova, South Korea, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and Hong Kong, showcasing creative children and teenagers.
 

The exhibition theme is“LOVE”, encouraging children to express love and peace through their paintings, share their imagination of nature, cultural exchange, and the beauty of life, and foster friendship and dialogue across nations.