Organiser: Hong Kong Arts Centre (Comix Home Base)

Hong Kong Arts Centre (Comix Home Base) is now inviting exhibition proposals for the 2027 ‘Comix Pulse– Feel the Heartbeat of Tomorrow’s Comix’! We welcome creators to showcase the diverse facets of contemporary comics and illustration through this platform, guiding audiences into the world of comix art with unique visual narratives.

Comix Pulse has successfully brought together cross-generational creators to curate diverse exhibitions. Highlights include a collaborative exhibition pairing a new comic release by veteran artist Jerry Cho and writer Jacky Cai with art toys by cross-disciplinary creators; emerging illustrator Suet Yee's healing 'Mali' character illustrations and merchandise that translate emotions into comforting visual artworks; and an interactive exhibition by local art brand Play Play Plastic, blending the concepts of the Akashic Records and amusement parks.

Carrying forward this creative momentum, the 2027 Comix Pulse continues to focus on ’Unleashing Comics & Illustration Creativity, Exploring Cross-disciplinary Comix Creations.’ We encourage creators to present their unique artistic styles and messages—whether by launching brand-new works or hosting their very first solo exhibition. We look forward to seeing more creators unleash the infinite possibilities of comics and illustration, further expanding their artistic practice and strengthening their connection with the public.

Hong Kong Arts Centre (Comix Home Base) now sincerely invites local creators to submit their exhibition proposals. Selected applicants will receive a venue rental waiver to hold their exhibition at the Comix Home Base (2/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre).

Additionally, they can curate various public engagement events, such as creator talks, workshops, and live drawing sessions. This is a rare opportunity to unveil your creative process and build deep dialogues. Join us and co-create the next chapter of comix aesthetics!

Application Details:

Venue: Comix Home Base, 2/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre (2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong).

Exhibition Period: To be held between January and June 2027. Applicants can apply for an exhibition period of 2 to 4 weeks (including setup and dismantling days).

Venue Rental: Waived.

Administration Fee: HKD 1,500 per week for the 1st and 2nd weeks; HKD 1,000 per week for the 3rd and 4th weeks. Payable upon confirmation of proposal selection.

Application Deadline: 15 December 2026, at 11:59pm

The exhibition proposal must include the following:

1. Curatorial concept.
2. Creator’s biography.
3. List of artworks including title, description, medium, dimensions, year of creation, and images.
4. Exhibition spin-off event proposal including contents, scale, and schedule.
5. Exhibition floor plan.
6. List of consignment artwork and product with retail price.

Exhibition Artwork Requirements:

1. Artwork must be original works created by the applicants, with comics and illustrations constituting the core content of the exhibition.
2. Eligible mediums comprise hand-drawn originals and/or fine art prints, alongside related derivative intellectual property (IP) works and products
3. If the exhibition proposal involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance to extend the main comic and illustration works into cross-media exhibits or promotional materials, it must be clearly stated in the exhibition proposal. It is recommended that such AI-extended exhibits account for no more than 10% of the overall exhibition.

Application Form: https://forms.gle/vq4UMr3DAWVduMi58

Venue Floor Plan: Floorplan.pdf - Google Drive

Guidelines of the Scheme: https://shorturl.at/PgFuW

Important Notes:

• Exhibition Artwork Requirements:

1. Artwork must be original works created by the applicants, with comics and illustrations constituting the core content of the exhibition.
2. Eligible mediums comprise hand-drawn originals and/or fine art prints, alongside related derivative intellectual property (IP) works and products.
3. If the exhibition proposal involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistance to extend the main comic and illustration works into cross-media exhibits or promotional materials, it must be clearly stated in the exhibition proposal. It is recommended that such AI-extended exhibits account for no more than 10% of the overall exhibition.

• Main Responsibilities of the Hong Kong Arts Centre (Comix Home Base):

1. Waive the exhibition venue rental fee (Comix Home Base, 2/F, Hong Kong Arts Centre).
2. Provide professional advice on exhibition curation, promotion, spin-off event, consignment, etc., and maintain close consultation with the selected applicants.
3. Provide artwork and product consignment support services.

• Main Responsibilities of the Selected Applicants:

1. Curate and execute the exhibition and Its spin-off event.
2. Responsible for all relevant costs other than the venue rental, including but not limited to exhibition curation and production, title boards, materials, setup, dismantling, insurance, artwork transportation, promotional material design, poster printing, and license application.
3. Organise spin-off event during the exhibition period, such as creator talk, workshop, or live drawing session, to interact and exchange with the public.

*The organiser reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the event at any time.

Contact us

For any enquiries regarding the course above, please contact:

Email: ezhan@hkac.org.hk

www.hkac.org.hk

Facebook: hkacchb | HongKongArtsCentre

Instagram: @comixhomebase | @hongkongartscentre

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About Comix Pulse

We are thrilled to announce that the Hong Kong Arts Centre (Comix Home Base) is now hosting the ‘Comix Pulse – Feel the Heartbeat of Tomorrow’s Comix’ from January 2026! Comix Pulse aims to spotlight the unique voices of emerging and existing comic and illustration book artists in Hong Kong. The programme provides a platform for artists to explore storytelling through visual narratives, culminating in a solo exhibition that showcases their creative process and final work. We are excited for all talented comic-illustration-artists in joining us. They will have the opportunity to present a solo exhibition of your works in the 2/F Comix Home Base of the Hong Kong Arts Centre and participate in public engagement activities (e.g., artist talks, workshops, live drawing). This is a fantastic opportunity to demystify your creative process and build meaningful connections between artists and the public.

About Hong Kong Arts Centre

Hong Kong Arts Centre - Art for Passion, Art for Life, Art for All

Since 1977, the Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) has been a platform for nurturing and supporting artists, and infusing art into everyday life. Its unique arts and educational programmes aim to make the arts accessible for all. The HKAC believes in the transformational power of art for people from all walks of life. Established for more than four decades, the HKAC endeavours to bring arts to the people of Hong Kong by presenting programmes in diverse art disciplines, such as visual arts, performing arts, moving images, media arts, comics, animation, arts education, lecture forum, public art, art festival and community art. With the vision of inspiring creativity in the local and international art community. With a vision of inspiring creativity in the local and international art community, HKAC focuses on four strategic areas: Leading Art Programmes, Nurturing Future Generations, Fostering Exceptional Art Education and Developing a Multi-Functional Building for Art in Wan Chai to create versatile exhibition spaces that accommodate a diversity of art forms and styles.

The HKAC aspires to engage everyone in the community to become an active participant in the arts - as an enthusiast, an artist or a patron. Let’s continue to embrace ‘Art for Passion, Art for Life, Art for All’, and share the inspiration.

Official website: www.hkac.org.hk | Facebook: Hong Kong Arts Centre | Instagram: @hongkongartscentre

About Comix Home Base

Comics and animation are important local pop culture and artistic creations. Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC) has been dedicated to planning and organising diverse and unique activities to promote the arts and culture of comics and animation to the local community and abroad.

Since 2006, HKAC curated Comix Home Base project (CHB), and has been working closely with comics artists, animators, industry practitioners and various government departments to promote local works. Over 1,000 ani-com-related events are hosted, such as exhibitions, talks, workshops, performances, publications, screenings, public arts, etc.

In recent years, Comix Home Base has continued to proactively orchestrate cross-media collaborations and look for crossovers between comics and different media like public art, movie, dance, intangible cultural heritage, martial arts etc., expanding the creative space for comix. Outside Hong Kong, the footprints of Comix Home Base can be found overseas in France, Belgium, Britain, Germany, Finland, Sweden, Japan, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Russia, Indonesia, Portugal, Türkiye, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Austria, etc. This has facilitated the involvement of numerous Hong Kong comics artists in international collaboration projects. Also, local comics have been successfully published in different foreign versions in European countries and the United States, increasing the international recognition of local comics and animation artists.

Comix Home Base is fully committed to creating a platform for the art of Hong Kong anime and comics to flourish and keep elevating comics that are 'made in Hong Kong' to the global stage with stakeholders.

Official website: www.comixhomebase.com.hk | Facebook: hkacchb | Instagram: @comixhomebase