The sixth College Students (Guangzhou) Art Exposition was held from Nov 23 to 26, with more than 1,300 art works by over 500 artists on display.

Held at the Nan Fung International Convention and Exhibition Center, the expo featured nine exhibition areas including a Comprehensive Exhibition Area showcasing works by young artists and an International Exhibition Area where works created by overseas artists took pride of place.

A visitor admires a row of art works at the sixth College Students (Guangzhou) Art Exposition. [Photo/Xinhua] 

It is the first time that for an international area to be set up at the annual event. The special zone features a total of 76 art works by 15 young artists from art institutes in New Zealand and France.

According to the organizing committee of the event, a total of seven young artists have held solo exhibitions thanks to the "Free Project", a special scheme launched by the College Students (Guangzhou) Art Exposition Organizing Committee earlier this year aiming to help young artists hold solo exhibitions.

The organizing committee also dedicated itself to promoting the event in other key cities across China and the first College Students (Shenzhen) Expo which will get underway on Jan 18 next year. 

A sculpture crafted by an overseas artist is displayed at the sixth College Students (Guangzhou) Art Exposition. [Photo/Chinanews.com]