2026 56th National Writing Brush, Ink, Paper, and Inkstone Arts Expo and the 15th National Exhibition of Calligraphy and Painting Supplies for Primary and Secondary Students

From March 27 to 30, 2026, the 56th National Writing Brush, Ink, Paper, and Inkstone Arts Expo and the 15th National Exhibition of Calligraphy and Painting Supplies for Primary and Secondary Students will take place at the Beijing Exhibition Center. The event will gather over 500 enterprises from 35 industrial clusters and distinctive regions, featuring renowned brands such as Yidege, Daiyuexuan, and Hongxing Xuan Paper, alongside numerous emerging brands that will showcase the latest quality and innovative products in writing materials, covering the entire industry chain of brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones.

The expo will present the latest writing materials and innovations, featuring high-end, mid-range, low-end products, as well as intangible cultural heritage handcrafts, showcasing the forefront of industry technology integration and design upgrades. Distinguished masters of Chinese arts and crafts will perform live demonstrations of traditional calligraphy and painting techniques, conveying the deep essence of this rich cultural heritage.

Specialty exhibition areas will also be set up, including the 6th Xiling Seal Society & Qianquan Cup National Design Innovation Competition for Writing Materials and the Traditional Craft Revitalization Exhibition, fully demonstrating practical examples of design empowerment and industrial transformation. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in diverse interactive experiences, including workshops on intangible heritage and demonstrations of master skills, enriching their understanding of traditional culture and its modern vitality.

The expo aims to facilitate the international exchange of Chinese writing culture, attracting enterprises, art institutions, and collectors from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and abroad. The expo's increasing level of professionalism and market orientation underscores its role as an industry barometer, reflecting a joint pursuit of quality enhancement, cultural empowerment, and market expansion within the industry. Through combining culture with technology and traditional practices with innovation, the event actively promotes the protection of intangible heritage and the development of the industry.

As a shining gem of the writing materials industry, this expo has fulfilled its mission of leading industry trends and promoting technological innovation since its inception. After 37 years, it has not only witnessed the flourishing development of the writing materials sector but has also become an indispensable annual event in both the domestic and international realms of writing culture and calligraphy. The 56th National Writing Brush, Ink, Paper, and Inkstone Arts Expo will be an unmissable industry event, inviting professionals to join together to explore new technologies and trends!