This year’s theme is "Beauty in the different — Reimagined" and we sincerely invite secondary schools, colleges, special education institutions, and related organizations that support neurodiverse (SEN) youth aged 15 to 30 to encourage students to explore the beauty of "Old Meets New" through their artwork.
Participants are encouraged to start with an old object, which can be commonly found in everyday life, and transform it into a new artistic inspiration. Examples include taxis, trams, clothing, historical buildings, reinterpreting these items for their second life.
This theme not only allows students to express their creativity but also encourages them to pay attention to their surroundings. The competition will award Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Merit prizes. Additionally, this year we are introducing two new categories: "Best Participating School/Organization" and "Corporate Gift Outstanding Award”. 
If your school or organization is interested in participating, please scan the QR code on the poster to fill out the information and submit electronic entries.
Submission Requirements
Deadline: 1 May 2026 (Friday) by 6:00 PM.
Painting size: 30 cm × 40 cm to 50 cm × 70 cm
 
Competition Process:
Phase 1: Preliminary Selection
Please submit an electronic version of your work, including photos of the old object and your painting, through your school or organization. To register, scan the QR code, complete the application form, and upload the photos of the old object and your artwork. If you have any questions, please email us at: artcollect@learningbridgehk.org
Selected candidates for the preliminary round will be notified by email on 8 May 2026, about moving on to the second phase of the competition.
 
Phase 2: Submission of Original Works and Judging
Successful candidates will be notified to submit their original works to Learning Bridge. We will invite a team of professional judges to evaluate the original pieces and select the winning artworks.