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CALL: Open Call for Asian Artists for Lunar New Year

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Calling all Asian artists who celebrate Lunar New Year! We’re producing an electrifying show to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, spotlighting bold, creative visions. This is your chance to shine and share your artistry with a vibrant community. Let’s light up the Lunar New Year together!

Instructions: 

Submit a 3-minute video (without audio) showcasing your artistic vision of Lunar New Year by Jan. 20 (rolling submissions). Please avoid using white color in your video. 

Theme:
Surreal, otherworldly, spiritual, and traditional.

Goal:
Create videos that evoke awe and inspiration.

Suggested Elements:

  • Snake (Wood Snake theme for 2025).
  • Lanterns.
  • Flowers like cherry blossoms, lotus, or others that symbolize Lunar New Year.
  • Use muted, elegant tones (avoid overly vibrant colors like red or yellow).

Inspiration:
2025 marks the Year of the Wood Snake. This zodiac sign symbolizes charm, intuition, romance, and politeness. Let your creativity flow with these traits in mind!

We can’t wait to see your unique interpretation!

This is how your art will be projected https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDVw5l3tF5w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

Questions? Contact Yiting yiting@yitingliu.com with headline “Open Call Question: “+ [your summary]

Video Format: 

1920*1080 

.mp4 

< 1GB 

Why participate?

We are selecting 15 Asian artists to celebrate Lunar New Year together. $100 per video selected. 

The opening night will feature all selected works on Jan. 24 and will remain on view until Feb. 13. 

There will be media exposure. 

Event Details: 

This event is co-produced by Sugar Mouse and Vibes. 

Sugar Mouse is a cutting-edge space where creativity, community, and advanced technology come together. It features over 40 projectors and a 360° immersive artistic environment, showcasing the latest in immersive technology. 

Learn more here https://www.sugarmousenyc.com/ 

Vibes is a revolutionary platform that empowers creators to produce stunning music videos with the help of advanced AI. Whether you’re a musician, content creator, or educator, Vibes simplifies video production, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your creativity.

Learn more here https://www.gotvibes.xyz/