Lunar New Year Night Market!

Friday, Feb 20

7-10pm

Applications close at 11:59 PM, Sunday, 25 January

at Drawing Room Williamsburg
(5-minute walk from Bedford Ave station)

Drawing Room is excited to invite artists, makers, food vendors, and creatives to be part of our first Lunar New Year Night Market at Williamsburg – a festive evening celebrating Asian culture, creativity, and community as we welcome the Year of the Horse.

How to Join Us:

Apply to be an exhibiting artist!

This night market is a joyful gathering to welcome the Lunar New Year together through art, food, and shared experience. While sales are welcome, this is not a traditional vendor market; the heart of the event is about showcasing your creative work, connecting with the community, and celebrating Asian culture and the Lunar New Year together.

Apply to be a musical performer!

We’re accepting applications for musical performers for this event! Read below for more information.

Exhibiting Artists

  • We are inviting exhibiting artists, vendors, and facilitators whose work reflects Asian-inspired or Lunar New Year traditions and creative practices to showcase their work or lead a community activity during the Night Market.

    This may include, but is not limited to:

    • Showcasing handmade arts and crafts (e.g. ceramics, paper goods, prints, jewelry, textiles, and more)

    • Vending food, snacks, desserts, or beverages

    • Sharing cultural creative practices (e.g. calligraphy, traditional arts)

    • Facilitating Lunar New Year–related activities or traditions, such as Chinese zodiac readings, Tết games, or other cultural practices

    • Applications that include an interactive or experiential element (such as a demo or hands-on activity) or community building will be prioritized, as this market is centered on sharing culture and connecting with the community. We’re excited by unique ideas and creative approaches, so please feel free to lean into your creativity and have fun with it.

    • We especially encourage applications from artists and vendors who identify as East or Southeast Asian, and whose work reflects their lived experiences, cultural heritage, or Lunar New Year traditions.

    • Accepted exhibiting artists or activity facilitators will NOT be charged a table fee. In lieu of a fee, we ask for a donation of an item or experience to be included in a raffle for event attendees.

    • Table size and placement will be determined based on your application, proposed activity and requirements, and confirmed after review.

    • If applying as an exhibiting artist, all items must be 100% handmade. Prints of handmade artwork are acceptable. If you’re unsure whether your items qualify, please include a note in your application.

    • If your application requires clarification, you may be scheduled to speak with someone from our team as a next step.

    • This event will take place on Friday 20th February 7-10pm at Drawing Room Williamsburg. You are able to set up from 5.30pm. 

    • More information about event flow, setup, and logistics will be shared with selected participants.

Once you have read the requirements above, and you believe you are a great fit, please feel welcome to apply by clicking the button below!

Apply to showcase!

Thank you for your interest in our Lunar New Year Night Market. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every submission. We will reach out directly to those selected to participate. Thank you for your time and understanding—we truly appreciate your interest in celebrating with us.

Musical Performers

  • We have a small budget for live music (for 1.5-2 hrs) at the Lunar New Year Night Market on Friday February 20. We’re looking for musicians that embody the spirit of this festive event, and that can contribute to a lively, ambient soundscape for the community to enjoy!

    Submit this form if you are interested in performing at the event. Submitting this form does not guarantee a booking, but allows us to reach out if it feels like a good fit. Thanks for your time!

Once you have read the requirements above, and you believe you are a great fit, please feel welcome to apply by clicking the button below!

Apply to perform!

Thank you for your interest in our Lunar New Year Night Market. Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every submission. We will reach out directly to those selected to participate. Thank you for your time and understanding—we truly appreciate your interest in celebrating with us.