大華銀行宣佈舉辦「2018年大華銀行年度水墨藝術大獎」，繼續推廣水墨藝術，並讓本地藝術家一展才華。本屆比賽以「連繫」（Connectivity）為主題，鼓勵參賽者從日常生活中的種種聯繫發掘創作靈感，透過水墨探討個人不斷擴張的環球聯繫，以及緊密互聯的數碼世界，以至與大自然的聯繫，又或者是人與人的聯繫。今屆的獎項及獎金總值超過港幣250,000，為了培育更多水墨藝術人才，更特別增設「最具潛質藝術家年獎」，獎項適用於9至17歲之學生。資深藝術家組別（18歲或以上人士）的優勝者則有機會奪得「大華銀行年度最佳水墨藝術作品」大獎，並獲贊助獎學金到美國Flux Factory體驗海外藝術家駐村計劃。

比賽由即日起至2018年9月12日，有意參與的新晉或資深水墨藝術家請登入www.UOBArtAcademy.com.hk參加比賽。

United Overseas Bank (UOB​) launches the 2018 UOB Art in Ink Awards, which aims to foster greater appreciation for ink art and to offer local artists opportunities to showcase their artworks. The UOB Art in Ink Awards focuses on the theme of Connectivity, encouraging participants to draw inspiration from the many connections that define contemporary life. These can range from the increasing global and digital connectivity, to connections with nature and interpersonal relationships. Awards and prizes this year amount to more than HK$250,000. To nurture more local young talents, the UOB Art in Ink Awards includes the Most Promising Artist of the Year award for the Emerging Artist category. This award is open to students aged between 9 and 17. The winning artwork from the Established Artist category (open to those aged 18 or above) will be named ‘UOB Ink Art of the Year’ and the winner will receive scholarship to attend an overseas art residency at Flux Factory in the U.S.

Aspiring and established ink artists may join the competition through www.UOBArtAcademy.com.hk till 12 September 2018.