Hana Financial Group Hosts Art Contest for Artists with Developmental Disabilities
[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Hana Financial Group announced on the 21st that it will hold the art contest "Hana Art Bus" for artists with developmental disabilities until March 6. "Hana Art Bus" is a nationwide art contest for artists with developmental disabilities, organized by Hana Financial Group in collaboration with the social enterprise Spring Shine, Hanyang University, and the NFT art trading platform Canvas.
This art contest was newly planned this year as part of Hana Financial Group's ESG management practice to support the recovery of the cultural and artistic sectors affected by COVID-19 and to provide opportunities for artists with developmental disabilities.
The contest will accept paintings and digital graphic works from artists with developmental disabilities aged 18 and older. After evaluation by Hanyang University’s Art + Design Education Center and the social enterprise Spring Shine, 30 outstanding works will be selected.
The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize of 3 million KRW. Among the winners?1 grand prize, 2 excellence awards, 2 merit awards, and 25 honorable mentions?5 will be selected to receive internship opportunities at the social enterprise Spring Shine.
Additionally, through collaboration with the NFT art trading platform Canvas, the 30 winning works will be produced as NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The contest will promote and support the sale of outstanding works to general galleries by utilizing both online and offline channels, including an online exhibition, displays at the Euljiro Hana Bank headquarters, and exhibitions at the Hanyang University Museum.
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A representative from Hana Financial Group’s ESG Planning Team stated, “We will continue to carry out sincere ESG management activities unique to Hana Financial Group and will not hesitate to provide steady support to the domestic culture, arts, and sports sectors, which have been affected by COVID-19.”
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