Special Event

The Amp Holiday Party

Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:30 – 8:30PM

Join A4 in celebrating the third print issue of The Amp! Pick up a free copy of the new issue featuring cover art by Rama Duwaji and designed by Helen Yin Chen. The event will include fun Amp-related activities, opportunities to win A4 merch and time to mingle with editor Shannon Lee, contributors, readers, and featured artists. Special thanks to Welcome to Chinatown for hosting us.

This year’s print issue features artists including Sheida Soleimani, Eiko Otake, Wen Hui, Rujuta Rao, Charlene Kaye, Ishita Mili, and CAO Collective; and writing from Amp contributors like Ashna Ali, Yasi Alipour, Hannah Bae, Caroline Cao, Lili Emtiaz, Joyce Keokham, Isabel Ling, Zachary Lee, Sophia Park, Pallavi Surana, Jenny Wu, and Hannah Zhang.

Drinks and dumplings will be served. This event is FREE and open to the public, but RSVP is required. The suggested minimum donation is $5; donations of $20+ will receive a special gift, and donations of $100+ will receive a special swag bag featuring past issues of The Amp in addition to an A4 bandana designed by artist Somnath Bhatt.

About The Amp
The Amp is a publication of Asian American Arts Alliance, giving voice to AAPI art and culture in NYC and beyond. Through critical essays and reviews, thoughtful profiles, and insightful interviews, The Amp aims to serve as a living record of and voice for our vibrant community of AAPI artists.

Accessibility: Welcome to Chinatown is ADA accessible with ADA accessible, gender neutral bathrooms. If you need further accommodation, please email programs@aaartsalliance.org at least one week prior to the event.