Open Call: Mirrors and Masks

Asian Art Contemporary is pleased to announce an open call for submissions to our upcoming virtual exhibition, Mirrors and Masks. We welcome contemporary Asian artists worldwide to submit works aligned with this theme.

This exhibition explores how we present ourselves versus how we see ourselves, playing with the concept of identity, performance, and the masks we wear—whether literal or metaphorical. We seek artworks that delve into the tension between public and private identities, and the personas we construct to navigate societal expectations.

Who Can Apply:

• Open to Asian artists working worldwide.
• Artists at any stage of their careers are encouraged to apply.
• Submissions in both traditional and digital mediums (painting, sculpture, photography, video, mixed media, etc.) are welcome.
• Artwork must be original. Artists are responsible for copyright compliance.

Submission Guidelines:

• Up to 3 images and/or 1 video.
• Brief bio/artist statement
• CV (if applicable)
• Portfolio website (if applicable)
• Social media handles (if applicable)

Submitted images should be renamed as follows:

Firstname_Lastname_Title_Medium_Dimensions_Year.jpeg

JPEG files should not exceed 1MB. Selected artists will be contacted for high-resolution images.

For video submissions, time-based or kinetic artwork can be presented in videos limited to 2 minutes. For security reasons, we cannot access sites with passwords or download attachments from the web.

We do not accept submissions via email.

Fees:

• Early Bird Submission Fee: $25 (until November 20, 2024)
• Submission Fee: $35
• Submission fees are non-refundable.

Important Dates:

• Early Bird Submission Deadline: November 20, 2024
• Final Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024
• Notification of Selection: January 20, 2025
• Opening of Exhibition: February 10, 2025
• End of Exhibition: May 4, 2025