Beijing, February 7, 2026 — Following the successful hosting of multiple world-class international cultural exchange events, China once again welcomes a global artistic gathering of profound international significance. Today in Beijing, the World Olymp’Arts Council (WORLD OLYMP’ARTS COUNCIL) and China Arts and Entertainment Group Ltd. (CHINA ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT GROUP LTD.) officially announced that OLYMP’ARTS 2027 will be held in China. At present, cities and regions including Beijing, Chengdu, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have entered the host city selection process.

As a quadrennial international arts event originating from ancient Greek civilization, OLYMP’ARTS uses art as a universal language to connect civilizations and eras. The 2027 edition, themed “Environment, Climate and Energy,” will launch a global open call for artists and creators, bringing together diverse cultural perspectives and contemporary artistic expressions, and highlighting the public value of art in advancing global sustainable development.

The historical roots of OLYMP’ARTS trace back to artistic competitions held in ancient Greece in 566 BC. In July 1995, 68 representatives from 65 countries and regions gathered at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to sign the Olymp’Arts Charter, establishing the institutional foundation of the World OLYMP’ARTS Congress.On July 16, 2025, nearly 300 representatives from over 80 countries and regions convened again at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Charter and jointly sign the Olymp’Arts Declaration, marking a new stage in the global development of OLYMP’ARTS.

As a major platform for international cultural and artistic exchange, OLYMP’ARTS upholds the core values of Universality, Aesthetic Excellence, Artistic Integrity, Harmony, and Non-Violence. Its emblem — a pyramid composed of six stars — symbolizes diverse artistic forms through different colors. The six stars represent artists from the six continents, while the apex symbolizes Antarctica as the “Star of Water and Ice,” echoing the concept of a shared future for humanity and deeply resonating with the 2027 theme of environment, climate and energy.

Qin Wen, Executive President of the World Olymp’Arts Council

At the launch event, Ms. Qin Wen, Executive President of the World Olymp’Arts Council, stated:“OLYMP’ARTS has always responded to the questions of our time through art, and connected the world through creativity. China’s openness and creativity in cultural heritage, artistic innovation and ecological practice make it an ideal host for OLYMP’ARTS 2027. We look forward to working together with China to make art a shared language for civilizational dialogue and global action.”

According to the organizers, OLYMP’ARTS 2027 will feature nine major artistic categories, including painting, photography, animation, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, creative design and AI art. The World Olymp’Arts Council expects to receive over one million submissions from artists worldwide, and will adopt a hybrid model of online open calls and offline exhibitions and performances, encouraging public participation and integrating art into everyday social life.

Mr. Guo, The head of China Foreign Cultural Group Co.

Mr. Guo, The head of China Foreign Cultural Group Co., Ltd. stated that as an important participant in the cultural exchanges of the Belt and Road, the Group will integrate national artistic resources to build an open and diverse platform for artistic display and exchange.“From traditional craftsmanship to contemporary art, from urban public spaces to communities and campuses, we hope OLYMP’ARTS will become not only a platform for international artistic exchange, but also an opportunity for the Chinese public to share in and participate in art.”

YANG Lan Leading broadcast journalist, Chairperson of Sun Media Group

s. Yang Lan, YANG Lan Leading broadcast journalist, Chairperson of Sun Media Group, stated:“We gather through water and encounter art in the digital art space. Everyone here today — outstanding artists, thought leaders, scientists, public-interest practitioners and media partners from around the world — is not merely a witness, but a co-creator and guardian of this great artistic movement. Let us work together for this shared cause.”

At the launch ceremony, Ms. Qin Wen, Mr. Guo Liqun, Mr. Olivier Grandjean (Representative of the World Olymp’Arts Council Beijing Office), Mr. Pierre Mirochnikoff (Vice President of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce), Mr. Ashwin Kumar Ruhee (Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius in China), H.E. Mr. Martin Mpana (Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China), Mr. Kong Lingtao (Vice President of the Development Committee of the World Olymp’Arts Council), and Mr. Han Decheng (Head of the World Olymp’Arts Foundation), jointly inaugurated OLYMP’ARTS 2027, officially ushering this global arts event into its China chapter.

Olivier Grandjean, Representative of the World Olymp’Arts Council Beijing Office

Mr. Olivier Grandjean stated that China has officially obtained the hosting rights for OLYMP’ARTS 2027, while several cities remain under consideration. The World Olymp’Arts Council is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of all proposals, including project vision, resource investment, infrastructure and sustainable partnership frameworks.The final host city decision will be announced through Chinese and international media and formally communicated to diplomatic missions in China.“In this extraordinary journey, I carry a clear and important mission: to ensure the greatest success of OLYMP’ARTS 2027 and an international impact worthy of its values. We sincerely thank all of you for your support.”

Launch of the Water・Realm Global Art Co-Creation Initiative

As a key initiating project of OLYMP’ARTS 2027, the Water・Realm Global Art Co-Creation Initiative was officially launched. Proposed by the Founding President of the World Olymp’Arts Council and supported through a recorded video message, the initiative has received enthusiastic participation from artists worldwide.

To date, artists from France, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Belgium and Italy have joined the initiative. The World Olymp’Arts Council will release periodic updates to maximize its global co-creation impact.

Mr. Zhu Gaowen (Founder of MetaThinker International Art Group), Mr. Tong Longjun (Executive President of Nanjing Aoke University of Science and Technology Research Institute), Mr. Mark (Chairman of Qiming Oriental), Mr. Pi Qubing (Executive Chairman of the Hong Kong Cultural Expo), Mr. Shi Zheyuan (Chairman of the World Low-Altitude Economy & Art Development Committee), Mr. Xie Dong (Chairman of Shandong Performing Arts Group), Mr. Yang Yongmao (Deputy General Manager of Chengdu Media Industry Group), Mr. Xu Jin (Executive President of Leyard Group), and Mr. Zhou Qing (President of the Metaverse Committee of the China Association for the Promotion of International Trade), jointly inaugurated the Water・Realm initiative.As a vital artistic medium linking natural themes, civilizational memory and contemporary expression, Water・Realm centers on “water” as a core symbol to address climate change, ecological protection and the shared destiny of humanity. Water embodies the spirit of the World Olymp’Arts Council and serves as a medium connecting cultures and global co-creation. The initiative aims to build an open and evolving international art co-creation ecosystem through cross-cultural and cross-media collaboration.

With the full launch of preparations for OLYMP’ARTS 2027, China once again stands at a key intersection of global cultural and artistic exchange. Bridging the world through art and advancing dialogue among civilizations, OLYMP’ARTS will present a contemporary Chinese artistic voice to the world while contributing Chinese strength and international wisdom to global cultural development.