Dafen Art Museum: A Beacon of Cultural and Artistic Excellence in Shenzhen

Nestled in the heart of Dafen Oil Painting Village in Shenzhen, Dafen Art Museum stands as a testament to the city’s commitment to cultural and artistic enrichment. Established in 2007, this public facility, funded by the government, serves as a hub of artistic exploration, embodying the spirit of community and creativity.

Dafen Art Museum sprawls over an impressive area of 11,000 square meters, with a built-up space of 17,000 square meters, marking it as the nation’s first art museum integrated within an art industry park. The museum houses ten exhibition halls, including two large and eight smaller, independent galleries, providing a vast exhibition space of 6,300 square meters with an extensive display line of 2,080 meters.

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as an academic lecture hall, VIP hall, collection room, book bar, and mother-and-child room, the museum is designed to cater to a wide array of activities and events. The 200-seat academic lecture hall is a prime venue for conferences and cultural exchanges, enhancing the museum’s role as an educational and cultural institution.

The establishment of Dafen Art Museum plays a pivotal role in facilitating the industrial transformation of Dafen Oil Painting Village and propelling the advancement of Shenzhen’s cultural and artistic endeavors. It also stands as a vital cultural landmark, promoting the international prestige of “World Paintings · China Dafen” and enriching the cultural landscape of the region.

Dafen Painting Village, located in the Longgang District’s Buji neighborhood, spans a core area of approximately 0.4 square kilometers. It is home to over 1,200 galleries and stores, more than 60 renowned enterprises, and around 8,000 oil painting professionals. These entities focus on the production and trade of oil paintings and related products, while also engaging in traditional Chinese cultural arts and various other artistic expressions.