Jukebox of Dissonance | UAAD Annual Art Festival in NYC

As an indie editorial and curatorial platform, they have spent the past two years exploring and embracing emerging waves in art and design, spotlighting creative practices that provoke change. Through their diverse approaches—publications, narrative-focused curations, and virtual world productions—we collaborate with artists, curators, visionary practitioners, and organizers to carve out spaces beyond traditional institutions, spark dialogues, and envision radical futures.

As part of their 2024 Festival and anniversary celebration, we’re inviting artists, visionary practitioners, storytellers, and world-builders who vibe with their vision. Join them for their hybrid festival to showcase your works, visions, past projects, or ongoing initiatives and connect with like-minded creatives in mid-October in Soho, NYC.

Programs You Can Apply For

• Exhibition: In collaboration with the Li Tang community, this exhibition invites artists to submit works around the theme through an open call for an immersive virtual showcase, projected in a physical venue, with no restrictions on medium, form, genre, or concept.
• Short Film Screening: Selected short films will be screened in New York, with live or pre-recorded Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
• Panel Talks: Share your works and insights through 5-10 minute keynote presentations and panel discussions on topics like digital technology and art, sustainability in creative practices, and art in social justice movements.
• Performance: Present live performances spanning various genres and mediums, from avant-garde theater to experimental music.
• Workshops: Host workshops or participatory events. Collaborate with other artists and enthusiasts to co-create and share skills.

Benefits of Participation:
- UAAD Front-Page Feature reaching 103 countries.
- Social Media Features via dedicated reels and feeds.
- Spotlight on their weekly newsletter with over 6000 subscribers
- Media Exposure across 200+ influential news sites.

Date: Oct 12, 13, 19 & 20
Location: SOHO, NYC
For specific dates, times, and addresses, please see their final announcement on September 20.

Application Instructions