Welcome to TsingMei

From passion to profession, from profession to career

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TsingMei Art Studio

Pioneering art education in New Zealand since 2011.

About Us

Founded and operated by Senlinart Limited, TsingMei Art Studio is New Zealand’s premier art education institution specialising in systematic artistic development for youth aged 8-18. Guided by our core philosophy "Art Empowers Life", we harmonize eastern aesthetic traditions with contemporary global art pedagogy to cultivate the next generation of artists equipped with creative vision, cultural confidence, and critical thinking.

Our faculty comprises practicing artists and educators with professional pedigrees from Tsinghua University, China Academy of Art (CN), Central Saint Martins (UK), Ewha Womans University (KR), Weta FX, University of Auckland (NZ), etc.

Over the years, we have successfully helped thousands of students gain admission to world-class universities and secure millions of dollars in scholarships.

Vision

A world where art forever defines what it means to be human.

Mission

Empowering children through self-discovery and artistic exploration to foster proactive attitudes and independent problem-solving abilities.

Our Programs

• Foundation Training: Traditional & Digital Drawing/Painting
• Academic Preparation: NCEA/IB/CIE A-level Academical Support
• Career Pathways: Portfolio & University Admission Counselling
• Industry Skills: Professional Software Masterclasses

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Our Team

Dedicated professionals shaping the future of art.

Alex Yuan
General Manager

(The Johns Hopkins University - US)

Jason Lin
Academic Director

(Tsinghua University - China)

Fine Arts & Architectural Design

Min Lee
Tutor

(ARCHI_ON - NZ)

Architectural Design

Wayne Liao
Tutor

(Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication Design at China Academy of Art - China)

Graphic Design

Alice Liu
Tutor

(Over 30 years of experimental high school art teaching experience - China)

Visual Arts

Gavin Guo
Tutor

(Central Academy of Fine Arts - China)

Environmental Art Design

Manny Ma
Tutor

(China Academy of Arts - China)

Intermedia Art

Jiang Nan
Tutor

(LuXun Academy of Fine Arts China)

Art Design

Chris Cheng
Tutor

(Wētā FX - NZ)

Virtual Art Artist

Joanna Zhao
Tutor

(Central Academy of Fine Arts - China)

Graphic Design

Elena Astakhova
Tutor

(Founder of Art-lmmersion - Russia)

Fashion Design

Lujing Zhong
Tutor

(China Academy of Art - China)

Architectural Design & D&G Photographer

Mugi Chen
Tutor of University of Auckiand

(何镜堂工作室 Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT - China)

Architectural Design

Fred Shao
Tutor

(China Academy of Art - China)

Graphic Design & Concept Art

Yilin Cao
Lecturer

(Chinese Contemporary Artist)

Jackie Lee
Tutor

(Ewha Womans University - Korea)

Sculpture & Fashion Design

Open position

We're hiring!

TsingMei Art Studio has undergone considerable growth since its establishment in 2011. Our steadfast commitment to cultivating artistic talent is unwavering. We invite you to join our dedicated team of art educators.

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Step1

Submit CV & Portfolio

Please provide a complete CV and professional portfolio demonstrating your capabilities (recommended media: oil paintings, sketches, design works, etc.). Maximum file size: 20MB.

Step2

Assignment Assessing Task

Through our assigned assessment, we will evaluate:
• Your current best hand-drawn technique proficiency
• Artistic execution professionalism
• Proactive and dilligent approach with your commitment to excellence

Step3

Interview

We'll based on your assessment task and proceed your application to interview phase, interview focuses on:
• Alignment with art education philosophy
• Depth of subject matter expertise
• Cultural fit within the studio
We'll introduce further about our business, and answer all your questions regarding this application.

Step4

Teaching Simulation

Immersive Classroom Simulation Candidates will demonstrate in real teaching scenarios:
• Classroom management and student engagement skills
• Receive expert feedback from our pedagogy team