Exhibition showcases Shenzhen's vibrant folk craft scene

The 10th Shenzhen Fine Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition opens today at the Shenzhen Museum’s ancient art division, showcasing 109 works that highlight the city’s vibrant folk arts and crafts.

Hosted by the Shenzhen Federation of Literary and Art Circles and organized by the Shenzhen Folk Literature and Art Association and the Shenzhen Museum, the exhibition features a wide range of traditional crafts, including ceramics, wood carving, inkstone carving, guqin making, palm weaving, bodiless lacquerware, embroidery and paper-cutting.

The works range from masterpieces by renowned craft artists and inheritors of intangible cultural heritage to innovative creations by young artists who combine traditional techniques with contemporary design. Many of the exhibits have won major national, provincial and municipal awards.

Scenes at the 10th Shenzhen Fine Folk Arts and Crafts Exhibition at the Shenzhen Museum’s ancient art division. Photos courtesy of the organizers

Rooted in everyday life, folk crafts record the wisdom passed down through generations. These diverse works reflect regional cultures, folk customs and a creative philosophy closely connected to the emotional foundations of Chinese civilization.

This year’s exhibition highlights the integration of traditional skills with digital creativity and urban development. Master craftspersons, intangible cultural heritage inheritors and young creators from across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are exploring new possibilities together. Their work reflects Shenzhen’s rich cultural ecosystem and its spirit of reform and innovation.

Scenes at the exhibition.

During the exhibition, the organizers will host activities including demonstrations by folk artists and master classes. Details will be announced later on Shenzhen Museum’s official WeChat account (ID: iszbwg).

The exhibition is part of the 2026 Shenzhen Folk Culture Month, under the 2026 Shenzhen Community Art Season organized by the Shenzhen Folk Literature and Art Association. This year’s art season provides a year-round public arts platform and aims to become a signature cultural brand for the city.

Dates: Through Oct. 25

Venue: Shenzhen Museum’s ancient art division, Tongxin Road, Futian District (深圳博物馆同心路馆-古代艺术)

Metro: Line 9 to Hongling South Station (红岭南站), Exit A