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“Chinese Export Art”
Short Course 2026

Application period : 2 May to 15 July 2026
(The application results will be announced to participants in late August)

Enquiry: please send email to: education@hkmaritimemuseum.org

*Participants are responsible for their own accommodation. A list of nearby hotels will be provided for reference.

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Date
14-17.10. 2026

Venue
Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Guangzhou 

Fee
HKD $3,600

The fee includes lecture costs, local and intercity transportation, and several group meals.

Organiser

Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Course Introduction

Intro

The Hong Kong Maritime Museum will organise the “Chinese Export” Art Short Course 2026 from 14 to 17 October 2026, after the 2026 International Symposium on "Chinese Export Art" : Trade in Asian Waters. The short course is designed for individuals with an interest in "Chinese Export Art". It will include visits to major museums and archives in Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Guangzhou, offering students and early-career scholars the opportunity to engage closely with relevant collections and to further deepen their understanding of "Chinese Export Art". 

Through a combination of expert-led lectures, hands-on artifact study, and immersive field trips, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical, artistic, and cultural dimensions of “Chinese Export (China Trade) art”. The course fosters cross-disciplinary learning and international dialogue, aiming to elevate both academic inquiry and public appreciation of this rich artistic tradition.

Course Highlight

Highlight

The course is led by leading local and international experts in “Chinese Export Art”, with both group-based discussion and individual mentoring provided.
The course covers academic research, museum object handling, and archival management, helping participants develop both foundational and advanced skills.
Lectures are delivered by museum professionals, scholars, and archival specialists, providing diverse perspectives and learning approaches.
Participants will undertake field visits to museums, archives and other important cultural institutions in Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Guangzhou, gaining first-hand experience of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Greater Bay Area.
Participants will have direct access to museum collections and archival materials, enhancing their analytical and curatorial capabilities.

Course Learning Outcome

Learning Outcome

Nurture and inspire public interest in “Chinese Export Art”;
Enhance participants’ knowledge of “Chinese Export Art” research in a global context;
Broaden and refresh participants’ approaches to the study of “Chinese Export Art”;
Expand participants’ horizon and professional networks by connecting them with scholars, independent researchers, museum and gallery professionals and lovers in the fields of “Chinese Export Art”, archival management, and museum studies in Hong Kong, Asia, and beyond;
Acquire skills in art collection management, undertaking research, exhibition curatorial, and spearheading learning programmes in museums, galleries, and other cultural venues.

Course Structure (Tentative)

Structure

Day 1 (14 Oct)
Hong Kong

Orientation Lecture：Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Lunch

Exhibition Visit：Hong Kong Museum of Art
Dinner

(Overnight stay in Hong Kong is recommended)

Day 2 (15 Oct)
Macao

Travel from Hong Kong to Macao
Lecture on Maritime Silk Road at The University of Macau
Lunch

Maritime Silk Road Exhibition Visit/ Field Trip
Travel to Guangzhou; free activity in the evening

(Overnight stay in Guangzhou is recommended)

Day 3 (16 Oct)
Guangzhou

Lecture on Chinse Export Artefacts at Guangdong Museum
Lunch

Lecture: 13 Hongs of Canton
Artefact Study: Heritage Tour of Canton Trade Sites
Dinner

(Overnight stay in Guangzhou is recommended)

Day 4 (17 Oct)
Guangzhou

Lecture on Chinese Export Ceramics at Guangdong Museum
Lunch

Artefact Study/ Field Study
Closing Ceremony and Certificate Presentation
Dinner

** English and Mandarin are the medium of instruction for this short course, this course will not provide simultaneous interpretation.

*** A certificate issued by HKMM in conjunction with a relevant academic institution will be presented to all participants who have completed the programme with satisfactory performance. A certificate presentation ceremony will be held on the last day of the course.

Course Requirement

Requirement

Language proficiency in both English and Mandarin;
Applicants are required to submit a 350-word English introduction stating your professional or academic experience related to Chinese export art;

Application Period and Fee

Application period : 2 May to 15 July 2026

(The application results will be announced to participants in late August)

Fee：HKD $3,600