SUMMER SPARK Digital Art Battle – Youth Digital Art Competition 2025

Competition Details

Objectives :

  • Promote innovation, technology, and art culture with a novel creative experience
  • Inspire creativity through live competition and foster a growth mindset
  • Introduce students to the latest in art technology, encouraging practical application and continuous improvement
  • Expose students to careers and industries related to digital drawing

Categories :

  • Primary Schools :
    Ages 6–12 | Event Code: LS-S25-008
  • Secondary Schools :
    Ages 13–18 | Event Code: LS-S25-009

Battle Dates :

August 16, 2025 (Saturday)

Battle Time :  

12:00–19:00

Primary School: 12:00–15:00

Secondary School: 16:00–19:00

Competition Venue:

Youth Space, Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, LOHAS Park

Entrants :

Open to all primary and secondary school students in Hong Kong. Participants who are shortlisted in the preliminary round will receive a notification to attend the on-site quarter-finals and finals. If no notification is received by August 2, 2025, it means the participant has not advanced to the quarter-finals.

Important Dates:

  • May 3, 2025 - Public registration opens. Online workshop link will be sent via WhatsApp upon successful registration
  • July 14, 2025 - Online Briefing (16:30)
  • July 16, 2025 - Registration deadline (22:00)
  • July 26, 2025 - Online workshops and preliminary competition topics announced
  • August 1, 2025 - Announcement of Top 8 finalists
  • August 16, 2025 - On-site quarter-finals to finals for both groups

Application Period :

May 3, 2025 – July 16, 2025 (by 22:00)

How To Apply :

[Online Registration] 

  1. Once the registration details are confirmed, no changes, substitutions, or exchanges of nominated contestants will be allowed.
  2. Register for free at below. Registration details cannot be transferred or modified once confirmed.Online briefing on July 14 at 4:30 PM. Register via WhatsApp at 5981 3802 or email hello@artbatlive.com( If you miss it, you can view the briefing via Zoom (Passcode: oDdLX+8&) [here]
Apply - Primary School    


Apply - Secondary School

Competition Rules :

  • Topics are randomly generated live by computer, consisting of one adjective and one noun
  • Topics are announced before each match
  • Participants must complete their digital artwork using a drawing tablet and software within 20 minutes
  • Entries are judged by a panel; top scorers advance to the next round
  • Tools Required:

    • Drawing Tablet e.g., iPad, Xencelabs (no restriction)
    • Drawing Software e.g., Procreate, ibisPaint X, Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint (no restriction)
    • Zoom for online sessions

    Judging Criteria :

    Our professional judging panel consists of members from the ARTBAT Academy committee and the Hong Kong artist team. The judging criteria are as follows:

    1. Concept & Creativity (25%)
    2. Composition (15%)
    3. Drawing Skills & Color Usage (15%)
    4. Speed & Completeness (15%)
    5. Personal Style (20%)
    6. Storytelling (10%)

    Judging Panel:


    Goldwin Li :
    Co-founder of CURIOUS EVENTS, Goldwin studied in New Zealand, bringing a global perspective and multicultural background. He previously worked in a renowned international FMCG company and has experience across various industries. Upon returning to Hong Kong, driven by a passion for marketing and events, he founded CURIOUS EVENTS in 2015. The company specializes in event management, production, design, digital experiences, online events, creative concepts, roadshows, and exhibition design and management. Goldwin has delivered exceptional, tailor-made event experiences for numerous brands, including CARTIER, HERMÈS, PIAGET, MERCEDES-BENZ, DIOR, RIMOWA, and K11 MUSEA.

    Alex Yan: With over 15 years of digital marketing experience, Alex has served as Client Director for a listed company, providing consultancy and marketing solutions to over 100 businesses. In recent years, he has conducted digital marketing seminars with various local organizations, including the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, DBS Bank, and the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers. As the founder of One6, a digital marketing consultancy, Alex focuses on brand strategy and digital promotion. Leveraging data analysis and practical experience, he delivers customized, results-driven marketing strategies to enhance brand competitiveness. He also supports Hong Kong brands in expanding to the mainland market, developing strategies for platforms like Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book).

    Competition Schedule

    Nominated contestants will participate in an online workshop and preliminary selection as the first round of the competition. Contestants must submit their entries before 10:00 PM on the day of the preliminary selection (submission time will be based on the online submission timestamp). In both the [Primary School Group] and the [Secondary School Group], 16 contestants will be shortlisted from the first round of the preliminary selection to advance to the on-site Top 16 round. They will compete within their respective groups from the Top 16 round to the Finals. Each match will have a 20-minute time limit, and contestants with higher scores will advance to the next round.

    Tournament Map:

    (TBC)

    Competition Schedule:

    Online Workshop & Preliminary Round Topic Announcement】
    Format: Zoom Online Meeting
    Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
    Time: Primary School Group: 16:30–17:30 Secondary School Group: 17:45–18:45

    Deadline for Preliminary Round Artwork Submission: By 22:00 on the same day
    Note: If participants are unable to attend the above sessions, please watch the recorded video of the preliminary round, participate independently, and submit your work on time. [
    Primary Zoom Passcode: 3Mw#.45! Secondary Zoom 0Ym7Wbe=]

    【On-site Quarterfinals & Finals】
    Format: On-site Competition
    Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
    Time:Primary School Group: 12:00–15:00 Secondary School Group: 16:00–19:00

    Contestant Check-in & Preparation Time
    [Primary School Group] 11:30–12:00
    [Secondary School Group] 15:30–16:00

    12:00–13:30
    [Primary School Group]
    Quarterfinals
    13:30–15:00
    [Primary School Group] 
    Semifinals and Finals

    [Primary School Group]
    Award Ceremony and Intermission 
    (15:00–15:30)

    16:00–17:30
    [Secondary School Group]
    Quarterfinals
    17:30–19:00
    [Secondary School Group]
    Semifinals & Finals

    [Secondary School Group]
    Award Ceremony
    (19:00–19:15)

    Prizes

    🏆 Champion

  • Direct entry to Hong Kong Digital Art Schools Tournament - Season 6
  • Trophy, certificate, and $300 book voucher
  • 🏆 First Runner-up

  • Trophy, certificate, and $200 book voucher
  • 🏆 Second Runner-up

  • Trophy, certificate, and $100 book voucher
  • 🏆 Merit Award

  • Certificate
  • 🏆 My Favourite Artist Prize

  • Exciting Prizes
  • Winning Artworks

    【Secondary Schools

    Gold Prize:蔡浩然 Choi Ho Yin
    Silver Prize:
    阮康晴 Yan Hong Ching
    Bronze Prize:
    黃幗媛 Wong Kwok Wun
    Merit Prize: 
    李汶蔚 Li Man Wai
    My Favourite Artist Prize:: 蔡浩然 Choi Ho Yin

    Primary Schools

    Gold Prize:盧心弦 Lo Sum Yin
    Silver Prize:
    Lam Oi Yin 林靄言
    Bronze Prize:
    Lai Yuet Chi 勵玥姿
    Merit Prize: 
    Lau Lok Chun 劉諾臻
    My Favourite Artist Prize: 盧心弦 Lo Sum Yin

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