Searchlight is the mentorship programme under InnerGlow, Tai Kwun’s signature 3D architectural mapping programme. Transforming the facades of Tai Kwun’s historic buildings, Searchlight will be shown alongside InnerGlow during a three-week season around Chinese New Year.

The mentorship programme is open to students and young professionals of art, creative media, animation and design. Under the seasoned guidance of The Electric Canvas and supported by Tai Kwun’s curatorial, technical and production professionals, participants are encouraged to rethink, rework and broaden their artistic practices and enrich their skills on animation development. This extraordinary opportunity gives young professionals with access to world leaders in the field and elevates their artistic profile.

Date: 6 - 22 Feb, 2026 (Except 16 Feb, 2026)
Time: 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Prison Yard

Searchlight, a curated mentorship programme, will be presented in parallel with InnerGlow. Initiated under Tai Kwun’s Talent Development Programme, Searchlight carries the mission of nurturing the next generation of artists. Guided by a team of professionals including outdoor projection mapping specialist The Electric Canvas, multimedia artist Ng Tsz Kwan, and sound designer Roy Cheung, the mentorship programme emphasizes practical application enriched with industry insights. From concept development to the techniques of animating unique architectural façades, artists gain hands-on experience in creating immersive works using the latest projection mapping technologies.

Since its inception in 2023, Searchlight has admitted more than 52 mentees/artists, whose works have been showcased to over fifty thousand audiences. The historic Prison Yard will once again be transformed into an experimental workshop for local university students and graduates across creative media, film, and design. Now entering its third edition, Searchlight will feature new presentations created by alumni teams. It is inspiring to witness alumni’s return and elevate their works to new levels of creativity and innovation.

The programme is made possible with core funding provided by The Hong Kong Jockey Club through its Charities Trust as one of Tai Kwun’s arts and heritage programmes, and Indosuez Wealth Management as the Lead Sponsor.

Tai Kwun is Hong Kong’s beating cultural heart, enabled by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government. A vibrant, welcoming space that brings people together, Tai Kwun is committed to inspiring the community through arts, culture and heritage. Located in the heart of Central, Hong Kong, Tai Kwun brings creative energy into our city by providing the people of Hong Kong with access to a variety of immersive, world-class experiences. It is open for all members of our community to enjoy, nurturing appreciation for arts, heritage and culture.

Tai Kwun supports youth in our community with the skills and development opportunities needed to thrive in the creative industries. Together with HKJC, Tai Kwun aspires to contribute to a culturally vibrant Hong Kong, amplifying the city’s role as a thriving arts and cultural hub in the region and the global arena.

The relationship between HKJC and Tai Kwun continues HKJC’s longstanding role as a supporter of the city’s iconic arts and cultural institutions, which aligns with HKJC’s purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of our society. HKJC funded the revitalisation and continues to fund the ongoing operation of Tai Kwun, which consist of three Declared Monuments – the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison – transforming the historic site into an accessible world-class centre for arts, culture and heritage. In 2019, Tai Kwun received the Award of Excellence in the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

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