If you’re a fan of Hong Kong art, chances are you’ve heard of the Sovereign Asian Art Prize. It’s an annual award that’s given to an artist who creates a piece of work that demonstrates “exceptional talent and originality.” This year, nine artists made the shortlist for the prize. Two of them were from Hong Kong, and nearly two-thirds of the finalists were women. In addition to the grand prize, there are a number of other awards.
The first of these is the Sovereign Asian Art Award for Emerging Artists, which goes to a promising young artist who has created outstanding artwork. Applicants must submit a full-length article and a blinded abstract of no more than 500 words for consideration. The winner will receive a cash prize of $5,000. Runners-up will be awarded $2,500 each. The Sovereign Asian Art Prize was founded in 1996 by friends and students of the late Dr. John D. Young, who was an expert in Hong Kong history.
Last year, the award was expanded to include a second category for younger artists. In that category, a talented emerging artist under the age of 30 can win up to $15,000 in prize money. The winning artist will also be invited to participate in a year-long fellowship program at a museum or other institution in Asia, where they can further develop their skills and artistic practice.
In addition to the awards for established and emerging artists, there are a number of other prizes that can be won by participants in the hk prize. For example, the HK$500,000 prize for best short film is a popular prize for filmmakers in Hong Kong. The HK$5,000,000 prize for the best feature-length film is another popular competition among local filmmakers.
The BMW Hong Kong Derby is considered the race that every Owner wants to win, and considerable financial resources are often outlaid in order to secure high-quality horses with a chance of success. As a result, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced that prize money for winners of the race will rise significantly for the 2023/24 season. This includes increases in both Class 1 races and the Four-Year-Old Classic Series.
A record HK$188 million will be available for a single HK$10 winning unit in the Mark Six Chinese New Year Snowball lottery draw on February 2. This is the largest prize fund ever offered by the lottery, which has been running for 40 years.