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Photos from ACAW 2008 Opening Reception at Sotheby’s by Julie Beers www.acaw.net Event Scope

The mission for Asian Contemporary Art Week is to create a broad alliance of curators, museum directors, gallery owners, educators and collectors who come together to promote awareness and appreciation of Asian contemporary art in the United States. ACAW highlight the broad spectrum of artworks produced by Asian contemporary artists working in their home countries and abroad.

Plans for ACAW 2009 are to once again spotlight the artists through a specially organized program entitled: “Open Portfolios”, a series of conversations, project presentations, and screenings by emerging and estab- lished artists at select participating venues. ACAW Director Leeza Ahmady, will work closely with the ACAC (the organizing committee for ACAW) to review nominations by experts in the field and to select 15 to 20 finalists to present their works in an informal social setting across participating venues open to curators, critics, press, collectors, and the general public. Akram Zaatari, Perfect Timing 1, 2002. (MoMA, ACAW 2008)

Participation in ACAW can be formatted in the following ways:

(A) Participating venues are invited to schedule and promote a solo or a group exhibi- tion featuring Asian or Asian American artist/ artists of their choice. Take advantage of ACAW and highlight/choose an exhibition/program that best represents your mission/ interests and public profile!

(B) Participating venues are invited to schedule a public program such as an artist conversation/project/screening, of their choice featuring Asian or Asian American artist/ artists.

(C) Participating venues are highly encouraged to host one of the events of the ACAW Open Portfolios series in their respective venues in conjunction to their own planned exhibitions/programs.

You may choose to participate in one or more ways proposed above. You can choose option A, B, or C or a combination of the three. All Venues are asked to coordinate and schedule their exhibitions/opening receptions and public programs in accordance to the designated ACAW program! ACAW 2009 Sample Schedule Asian Contemporary Art Week will take place in different areas each evening including Uptown, Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, Queens and Brooklyn. Below is a sample schedule of ACAW 2009. Please schedule your opening reception/exhibi- tion/program in respect to this schedule. We encourage you to hold your exhibition/ receptions during the week according to the schedule below. Past experiences have demonstrated that maximum exposure for all participants is gained through a consolidation of events in specific districts each evening.

*Sunday, May 10 Opening Event Monday, May 11 Various Tuesday, May 12 Uptown Wednesday, May 13 Midtown Thursday, May 14 Chelsea Friday, May 15 Downtown (Tribeca, SoHo) Sat, Sun, May 16, 17 The Boroughs (Queens & Brooklyn) Monday, May 18 Closing Event (place and content to be announced)

*This is a tentative schedule, and subject to slight change! Contact ACAW to help select/ coordinate the best date/time for your program! Advantages of Participation Align with a Cutting-Edge Event

Now in its sixth year ACAW continues to attract leading galleries and Participation in ACAW can be formatted in the following ways: museums in a citywide event comprising of exhibitions, receptions, lectures, performances, and public programs.

The list of ACAW participating artists is expanding every year. In 2008, the week covered artists from China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Iran, , , , and , and for the first time, the Middle East: Lebanon, Palestine and Israel. We have received local and international acclaim and are now perceived to be a major annual event not only in New York City but nationally and internationally. By joining ACAW, your institution aligns with a prominent collective force in this ever- expanding field.

Networking

As the most important event dedicated to Asian contemporary art, ACAW connects with every member in the community. By joining the ACAW, your gallery/institution immediately expands its association and networking capacity with other curators, artists, critics, galleries, museums, as well as collectors in the field. Intensive Media Exposure

Each year ACAW receives both national and international media coverage, while information about the week reaches thousands in advertising, magazines, newspapers, website promotion, website/blogs, newsletters and bulk gallery mail-outs. Among other publications, the week has been reviewed by The New York Times, NY1 News, Art in America, Time Out, Art Review, Artnet.com, Art Pacific, Orientations Magazine and more. ACAW coordinates a comprehensive marketing campaign, which includes the following efforts:

1. Advertisements in major arts publications. Design and distribution of Posters, Save the Date Cards, Program Brochures, and Invitations Cards both in digital and print formats. We also conduct outreach through regular E-mail Blasts. Past programs have accompanied catalogue and brochure publications.

2. Public Relations Out-Reach to domestic and international press agents, critics, and publications through a consolidated list of contents in the media.

3. Continued campaign to enhance our website to better represent the enormous activity that the week generates in the field each year. We will be adding more exciting features that would allow the site to be an on-going, dynamic, engaging, and informative resource for all individuals active and interested in Asian Contemporary Lin Yilin, Forever Happy Building, Art. This means more exclusive representation of our 2000. (China Institute, ACAW 2008) participants’ activities and programs not just during the week, but also on a regular basis.

Desirable Demographics In addition to art, design and fashion professionals, ACAW attracts a diverse group of audiences. The advantage of being associated with a collector base that is savvy, ambitious, affluent, and highly educated is clearly apparent. Asian Ameri- cans are America’s fastest-growing ethnic consumers. Their buying power may reach $528 billion by 2009, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia. What’s more, they’re prime art collectors, coming from countries known for their fine craftsmanship and age-old appreciation of art. The opportunity to attract this group and many others sets ACAW events apart.

Your Partnership We request your partnership to continue our efforts in this ever-expanding field. Involvement in Asian Contemporary Art Week gives you the opportunity to exhibit Asian artists at a time when interest in their work is high. Furthermore, it builds a growing base of collectors and audiences. Please submit the registration form and participation fee before February 1, 2009.

For questions and more information, please do not hesitate to contact ACAW via e-mail or by telephone.Thanks for your time and consideration. ACAW Participants

Asian Contemporary Art Consortium Melissa Chiu and Miwako Tezuka, and Museum Ethan Cohen, Ethan Cohen Fine Arts Joe Earle, Japan Society Esa Epstein, Sepia International | The Alkazi Collection Michael Goedhuis, Goedhuis Contemporary Philippe Koutouzis, Marlborough Gallery Alexandra Munroe and Sandhini Poddar, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Steve Pacia and Shumita Bose, Bose Pacia Gallery France Pepper, China Institute Jung Lee Sanders, Art Projects International Jack & Susy Wadsworth, Collectors

Past ACAW Participants

American Folk Art Museum Gallery 456 / Chinese- The Arario Gallery American Arts Council M.Y. Art Prospects The Gallery Korea New Museum of Art in General Gary Snyder Art Project Contemporary Art Bronx Museum Space New York University Brooklyn Museum Grey Art Gallery Onishi Gallery Chambers Fine Art Ise Cultural Foundation Plum Blossoms Gallery Chappell Gallery Island Weiss Gallery Queens Museum of Art Ch’i Contemporary Fine Art James Cohan Gallery Rubin Museum of Art ChinaSquare Kim Foster Gallery Sikkema Jenkins & Co. China Avant-Garde Kips Gallery Sotheby’s China 2000 Fine Art The Korea Society Sundaram Tagore Gallery Chinese Contemporary Location One Taipei Cultural Center Long March Foundation Tamarind Art TCNJ Art Gallery Lower East Side Printshop Thomas Erben Gallery Courtyard Gallery Mary Ryan Gallery Tilton Gallery Crossing Art Max Lang Walsh Gallery 88 Conversations Max Protetch Gallery Whitney Museum of American Art Eli Klein Fine Art Moti Hasson Gallery Winkleman Gallery Elizabeth Wang Gallery Museum of Chinese WPS1 Art Radio envoy in America The Gabarron Foundation and others... Asian Contemporary Art Week Registration Info Sunday, May 10 - Monday, May 18, 2009

Levels of Participation

1. Principal Participant: $2,500 As a Principal Participant, your institution will benefit maximum exposure. You will be included in all ACAW marketing and PR efforts such as: a) Print Media: As a Principal Participant you will be included in all ACAW advertising and PR efforts, both print and digital. You will be acknowledged in all ACAW advertise- ments generally in publications such as Art Asia Pacific, Art Forum, Village Voice, Time Out, and more. You will be listed in all of our press releases, program announcements, and brochures, save the date cards, postcard invitations, posters and program signage. b) E-Marketing: -A User-friendly, technology-savvy official website that will strive to offer the following: • Individual homepage contributed to your institution/gallery with profile of your event, exhibition, and artists. • Posting of images and video clips related to your event plus a links to your website. • Interactive communication features to attract both interested and the broader audiences. • Pod-casting, E-mail magazine and E-mail blasts. • Advertisements at the major portal websites, such as Artnet, etc. c) Special Events: As a Principal Participant, you are eligible to host one or more events from our “Open Portfolios” series. These curated programs are specially organized by ACAW to be presented as signature events during the week generating significant new traffic and buzz for your institution. 2. Individual Participant: $1,200 ACAW welcomes individual participants such as independent curators, dealers, and artists collectives. However, due to the educational nature of the ACAW program, applications are subject to approval. As an Individual Participant, you will benefit partial print and web exposure. You will be listed in ACAW press releases, program announcements, invitations cards, newsletters, etc. Also you will be profiled on ACAW website and e-marketing efforts. (Advertisement exposure is not included.)

3. Non-Profit Participant: $500 Non-Profit organizations will receive the same benefits as Individual Participant unless the organization upgrades to Principal Participant, or becomes involved in a significant manner such as sponsoring a special ACAW event, etc.

4. Associate Participants (Participants outside New York City): - Principal Associate Participant: $2,500 (Private participant) - Non-Profit Associate Participant: $500 Asian Contemporary Art Week Registration Form Sunday, May 10 - Monday, May 18, 2009

Registration Deadline: Sunday February 1, 2009

Please complete the registration form and send it via e-mail and post it with your check made out to: Asia Society: Asian Contemporary Art Week c/o Yuri Sakamoto Asia Society and Museum 725 Park Avenue, New York NY 10021 Tel: 212-327-9282 Email: [email protected]

1. Information

Name of Organization: Contact Person: Address: Tel: Fax : E-mail :

2. Levels of Participation

 Principal Participant $2,500  Individual Participant $1,200  Non-Profit Participant $500  Associate Principal Participant- $2,500 (outside NYC)  Associate Non Profit Participant- $500 (outside NYC)

3. Your Program in May during the Asian Contemporary Art Week

Title (Exhibition/Event): Genre  Exhibition  Lecture/ Reading  Performance  Studio Visit Date/ Time: Artist: Curator: Venue: Address:

Please describe the event/program below in a brief paragraph. (Texts will be used for ACAW PR materials such as website.):