Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Who can apply?

  • Artists, creators, and collectives of various backgrounds and disciplines are all welcome to apply. Our growing artistic community includes individuals and collectives of contemporary fine art, sculpture, design, photography, moving image, performance art, architecture, and more.

  • Successful applications would be evaluated based on the maturity and relevance of the portfolio and previous projects, openness and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, and upcoming plans and proposals of art projects to be materialised. Applicants with the following backgrounds or interests will also be given priority when assessing the applications:

  • Emerging artists within 5 years from graduation*

  • Locally based artists residing in Hong Kong for 5 years or above (foreign nationals with a valid working visa during the participation period would also be considered)

  • Experience in collaborative projects and/or community engagement

    *Emerging artists within 5 years from university graduation (i.e. BA, MA, MPhil, PhD, etc.) are eligible to apply for a Studio Grant.

What are we looking for? 

  • Proposals that outlines your experience and upcoming plans, and how you intend to spend your time at HART Haus

  • Proactiveness in proposing ideas and sharing creative progress

  • Active participation in HART’s activities including Open Studios

  • Active use of studio space on a regular basis 

  • Community spirit and commitment to creating a safe and friendly environment


Selection Criteria

Core criteria for ALL HART Studio users: 

  1. Able to realise with HART on our key pillars of creativity, community, sustainability, incubation, and educational outreach

  2. Committed in creating and practising art OR engaged in creativity-/ innovation-related businesses, with a strong portfolio to demonstrate own calibre

  3. Demonstrate frequent use of studio space at HART Haus

  4. Demonstrate strong commitment to community building and activities at HART Haus

  5. Lead as examples and role models to excite, inspire and engage Hausians and members to make impactful collaboration and/or program

  6. Adhere to HART Haus House Rules regarding all studio use