The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Art Museum

Art Museum Collection Copyright



The Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong makes available images of its collection to scholars, students and publishers, etc., who may wish to reproduce for educational, scholarly or other purposes. To apply for image reproduction, please read the Notes for Applicants and fee schedule listed below before completing the online application form.

Notes for Applicants
  1. Application must be made by using the online application form. Applicant should provide true and accurate information. Incomplete application will not be processed, and no prior notice will be given.

  2. Application procedures:
    ① Search for the item by the collection search function of our website
    ② Click on the “Copyright” button
    ③ Read through the “Notes for Applicants” and click on the “I Agree and Accept” button
    ④ Fill in and submit the application form
    (Please repeat the steps if applications for more items are needed.)

  3. 10 working days are normally needed for the application to be processed. Applicant will be informed of the payment arrangement by email upon the approval of the application. Digital image(s) will be sent to the applicant within 2-6 weeks after the receipt of payment.

  4. Reproduction permission for use of the image(s) is valid for only one time for usage as stated on the application form. Separate application is required for reuse or other usages.

  5. Sub-authorization is not allowed. Image(s) of Art Museum collection should not be assigned or transferred to any other party for any usage without prior written consent of the Art Museum.

  6. Collection information and credit line, for example, “Collection of Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Gift of XXX”, provided by the Art Museum must be shown alongside the reproduction, unless there is a specific passage for acknowledgement in which case the credit could appear there.

  7. A copy of the materials, such as publications, audio-visual production or webpage, which contains the reproduction must be sent to the Art Museum for records.

  8. The applicant will be deemed to have read and agreed to abide by all the conditions for application once the application form is submitted.

  9. The approval and charge of any application shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the Art Museum. The Museum reserves the right to revise the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. In case of any dispute, the decision of the Art Museum shall be final and conclusive.

Fees
The appropriate fee should be paid after the application is approved in accordance to the following scale:
  1. Reproduction fee:
    • Books / periodicals (one edition / single language)................HK$600 each (per item)
    • Audio-visual production, webpage, etc. ..................................HK$800 each (per item)
    • Others...........................................................................................Negotiable

  2. Photographic service charge........................................................HK$700 per image

  3. Administrative fee (for commercial use).....................................Negotiable

Payment Method
All payments should be settled in Hong Kong dollars. Only crossed cheque payable to “The Chinese University of Hong Kong” will be accepted for local payments. Overseas payments should be through bank tele-transfer (T/T) in Hong Kong dollars.

For further enquiries, please contact the Collections and Registration team at amcollections@cuhk.edu.hk.