What HKWALLS does

HKWALLS is a Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation founded in 2013/2014 that creates opportunities for local and international artists to showcase street art through its flagship annual festival and a portfolio of supporting cultural programmes. The organisation's core product is the HKWALLS Annual Street Art Festival, held yearly since 2014 (with a 2020 hiatus), rotating across Hong Kong neighbourhoods — Sheung Wan (2014, 2015), Sham Shui Po (2016), Wong Chuk Hang (2017), Central & Western (2018, 2023, 2024), Wan Chai (2019), and an upcoming 2026 edition. The festival activates multiple walls simultaneously for mural creation by both homegrown and international artists from 15+ countries. Supporting programmes include the Youth Mentorship Programme (mentoring emerging artists since 2021), the HK AiR (Artist in Residence) programme placing artists in Hong Kong schools, the Art for Action community initiative (KATHAA Festival, WEEZ WEEK, International Surfing Day, Bui O School, The Hub), an Exhibitions Programme (Richard Hambleton: The Last Shadows, Tools of the Trade, disCONNECT, MARK6), guided public mural tours, and public talks.

The organisation's underlying operational model combines curated artist selection, venue/wall-access negotiation with property holders, festival production, and educational programming. Notable technical work includes Tobias Klein's 2016 'Liquid Light' installation using photochromic pigments and UV laser light to create animated time-lapse mural recordings on urban surfaces. The business model is non-commercial: all programmes are provided free to participating artists and the public. Revenue is generated through corporate sponsorships (Sino Group, Vans, Montana Colors, EICO Paint, Adidas, Hongkong Land, Chivas Regal, 1664, GogoX), government and quasi-government grants (WKCDA Arts Relief Scheme, Sai Kung District Community Centre), consulate cultural funding (EUNIC cluster, Goethe-Institut, Italian Institute of Culture, French, Irish, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, Czech consulates), tourism-board partnership (Discover Hong Kong / HKTB), and modest merchandise sales via an online shop. HKwalls does not charge for festival participation, mentorship, residencies, exhibitions, or tours.

Name

HKWALLS

Legal name

HKwalls

Website

https://hkwalls.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HKWALLS is a Hong Kong non-profit that operates the city's annual street art festival alongside Youth Mentorship, Artist-in-Residence, Art for Action, and Exhibitions programmes, connecting local and international muralists with communities, schools, and corporate sponsors.

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Product category

Public Art & Cultural Programs

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Festivals & Events Organizations (BPAGAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC), Public Art, Arts Councils & Grantmaking Programs (BPAGAHAH)

Keywords

• Street art festival
• Public art programs
• Artist residency
• Youth arts mentorship
• Nonprofit arts organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship & Festival Partnerships: HKwalls generates revenue and operational support through corporate sponsorships and festival partnerships. Corporate partners (e.g., Sino Group, Vans, Montana Colors, EICO Paint) provide financial and in-kind support in exchange for brand association with the annual street art festival and related events.
2. Grants: HKwalls receives support from government and quasi-government bodies such as WKCDA Arts Relief Scheme and Sai Kung District Community Centre, as well as consulates (Arts Council England, EU EUNIC, various cultural institutes) that fund artist participation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HKWALLS is a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization that operates an annual street art festival bringing together local and international artists to create murals across various Hong Kong neighbourhoods. The organisation complements the annual festival with exhibitions, a Youth Mentorship Programme, an HK AiR (Artist-in-Residence) programme in schools, ART for ACTION community projects, guided mural tours, public talks, and an online merchandise shop, all offered free or low-cost to the public and supported by sponsorships and grants.

Product overview

HKWALLS is a non-profit organization that celebrates street art in Hong Kong, operating primarily as an annual street art festival organization. The core offering is the HKWALLS Annual Street Art Festival, which has run from 2014 to 2026 across various Hong Kong neighborhoods, bringing together local and international street artists to create murals throughout the city. The organization complements the festival with an Exhibitions Program (featuring shows like Richard Hambleton: The Last Shadows and disCONNECT), a Youth Mentorship Programme pairing emerging artists with professionals, the HK AiR (Artist in Residence) program in schools, and ART for ACTION community initiatives including the Kathaa Festival. Supporting offerings include mural tours, public talks, and an online shop. The organization functions as a platform connecting international street artists with Hong Kong's urban canvas while supporting local artistic talent.

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Products and services

• HKWALLS Annual Street Art Festival Flagship annual event that brings local and international street artists to Hong Kong to create murals and installations across different neighbourhoods including Sheung Wan, Sham Shui Po, Wong Chuk Hang, Central Western District, and Wan Chai. Free to attend for the public.
• Exhibitions Program

Named customers28 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Urban Renewal Authority (URA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Festival partner (2026). The Urban Renewal Authority provides urban renewal sites as mural locations for HKwalls 2026, contributing to district revitalisation.
• Hongkong LandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Festival partner (2026). Hongkong Land, a major property developer, provides commercial building walls and sponsorship for HKwalls 2026.
• AdidasminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Festival partner (2026). Adidas supports HKwalls 2026 as a corporate sponsor, aligning the brand with street art and youth culture.
• GogoXminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Festival partner (2026). GogoX, a Hong Kong logistics/transportation company, sponsors HKwalls 2026.
• 1664 (Brewery)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Festival partner (2026). 1664 Kronenbourg brewery supports HKwalls 2026 as a beverage sponsor.
• Discover Hong Kong (HKTB)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official festival partner for HKwalls 2025. Discover Hong Kong (Hong Kong Tourism Board) provides tourism promotion and support for the street art festival as part of Hong Kong's cultural tourism offering.
• PMQ (Pedestrian Mountain Quarter)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Official festival partner for HKwalls 2025. PMQ serves as a key venue host and cultural partner, providing space for exhibitions and programme activations in Hong Kong's creative design district.
• Kai Tak Sports ParkcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official festival partner for HKwalls 2025. Kai Tak Sports Park, a major new sports and entertainment venue in Hong Kong, partners with HKwalls for the street art festival.
• EUNIC (European Union National Institutes for Culture)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Festival partner (2024, 2025). EUNIC provides cultural programming support through European Union member state institutes including Goethe-Institut, French Consulate cultural services (Alliance Française), Italian Institute of Culture (IIC), and Czech Consulate.
• Italian Institute of Culture in Hong KongcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Festival partner (2025). The Italian Institute of Culture in Hong Kong sponsored El Rughi (Italian artist) to create a mural at 5 Mee Lun St. for HKwalls 2025.
• Zolima City MagminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Media partner (2025, 2026). Zolima City Mag provides media coverage and promotion for HKwalls festivals.
• Sino GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Long-standing festival partner (2024, 2025, 2026). Sino Group, a major Hong Kong property developer, provides sponsorship and venue support for the annual street art festival.
• Current ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Festival partner (2024, 2025, 2026). Current Projects is a creative production partner involved in the delivery of HKwalls' street art festival.
• Consulates in Hong Kong (France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, China)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Multiple consulates (French, Irish, Netherlands, Polish, Spanish, Czech) provide cultural funding and artist support for HKwalls festivals, often sponsoring their respective national artists' participation.
• Soho House Hong KongminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Festival partner (2021, 2024, 2026). Soho House Hong Kong, a private members' club, supports HKwalls through venue hosting and brand association with creative community events.
• CasetifyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Festival partner (2023). Casetify, a Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand, partnered with HKwalls 2023.
• Goethe-Institut Hong KongcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Festival partner (2023, 2024, 2025). The Goethe-Institut Hong Kong supports HKwalls through the EUNIC cultural programme, promoting German and European street art culture in Hong Kong.
• Sai Kung District Community CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-funder (2021). Sai Kung District Community Centre partnered with HKwalls to support the Youth Mentorship Programme mural at the community centre in Sai Kung.
• US Consulate General Hong KongminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Festival partner (2021). The US Consulate General Hong Kong supported HKwalls 2021 through sponsorship.
• Chivas RegalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Festival partner (2021, 2023, 2024). Chivas Regal whisky brand supported HKwalls festivals through sponsorship.
• Surge ProductionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Festival partner (2021). Surge Production provides event production services for HKwalls festivals.
• Emotion FeaturesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Festival partner (2021, 2026). Emotion Features, a creative production company, provides production support for HKwalls festivals.
• VansflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2026). Vans, the action sports footwear and apparel brand, has been a long-standing partner supporting HKwalls' annual street art festival through sponsorship and brand alignment with street culture.
• Arts Council EnglandcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2019). Arts Council England provided support for international artist participation at HKwalls 2019, including funding for Reeps One's performances.
• Tourism Commission (Hong Kong)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2019). The Tourism Commission of the Hong Kong Government supported the HKwalls 2019 street art festival as part of cultural tourism promotion.
• Montana ColorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2026). Montana Colors, a leading spray paint manufacturer for graffiti and street art, provides in-kind sponsorship (spray paint and markers) to HKwalls festival artists.
• EICO PaintcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026). EICO Paint provides paint and coating products as in-kind sponsorship for HKwalls festival mural creation.
• Young Master AlesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2014, 2017, 2018). Young Master Ales, a Hong Kong craft brewery, provides sponsorship for HKwalls festivals.
• Design District Hong Kong (DDHK)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2019). Design District Hong Kong supported the Wan Chai edition of HKwalls 2019 as part of Hong Kong's design-led urban revitalisation efforts.
• HK Design CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2019). The Hong Kong Design Centre supported HKwalls 2019 as part of its mission to promote design culture and creative industries in Hong Kong.
• Great Britain CampaignminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2019). The UK Government's Great Britain Campaign supported UK artist participation at HKwalls 2019.
• Silk Road Property PartnersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Festival partner (2018). Silk Road Property Partners provided venue and support for HKwalls 2018.
• Ovolo HotelsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018Festival partner (2017, 2018, 2023). Ovolo Hotels provides accommodation and venue support for participating international artists at HKwalls festivals.
• agnes bminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Festival partner (2015). The French fashion brand agnes b supported HKwalls 2015 through sponsorship.
• Eggshell StickersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2014Festival partner (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2024, 2026). Eggshell Stickers provides sticker products as in-kind sponsorship for HKwalls festivals.

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