HKOP Research Fellow Program (Print Art/Multidisciplinary) – Hong Kong

Research parameters include but are not limited to

• Contemporary imaging technologies and processes – analogue and digital
• Application of new materials in contemporary printmaking – including pigments, matrices and substrates, etc.

Benefits

• The selected fellow will enjoy:
  • Free access to the Print Lab and HKOP Archive of Hong Kong Open Printshop
  • Free access to 2 of the printmaking workshops organised by HKOP
  • Technical and artistic mentorship
  • A stipend of HK$20K, over the period of the project – 12 months
  • An exhibition curated by the HKOP to disseminate and share the outcomes of the research project with the public

Responsibilities

• Conduct research as proposed
• Attend regular meetings with Project Leader for review and evaluation
• Collaborate with other researchers if needed
• Deliver research reports, presentations, and exhibitions to conclude the fellowship
• Participate in the preparation and production of an exhibition scheduled in May/June 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be Hong Kong residents
• Graduates of local or overseas tertiary education institution – major in print art or related discipline of visual arts
• Fluent in written and spoken English, able to manage daily conversations in Cantonese preferred
• Applicants must demonstrate a high-level understanding of one of the following mediums: lithography, intaglio, monotype, screen printing, relief printing and digital printing
• An understanding of digital technologies and academic research would be an advantage
• Applicants must present a comprehensive portfolio to support the above criteria
• Able to commit to a 12-month fellowship, from July 2024 to June 2025

For more information, visit Hong Kong Open Printshop.