(Flushing, Queens) Flushing Town Hall proudly announces Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy, a vibrant group exhibition opening on January 23, 2026, that welcomes the Lunar New Year through art, heritage, and imagination. Featuring 15 distinguished artists of Asian descent, the exhibition honors both ancestral wisdom and contemporary innovation, embodying the Year of the Red Horse—a symbol of courage, vitality, and forward momentum.
Bringing together artists April Chong, Chemin Hsiao, Cui Fei, Eugenie Chao, Herry Koo, Jae Hi Ahn, Lily Honglei, Natsuki Takauji, Sei Ryun Chun, Sophia Chizuco, Stephanie S. Lee, Sui Park, Weihui Lu, and Yu-Whuan Wang, Red Horizon explores how cultural identity, memory, and modern expression intersect to create new visual languages of belonging. Through painting, sculpture, installation, and mixed media, these artists reflect the dynamic energy of the Asian diaspora and its enduring creative pulse within New York City.
The exhibition opens with a warm and welcoming reception on Friday, January 23, from 6 to 8 PM, featuring a traditional Korean Tea Ceremony by artist Sei Ryun Chun at 6:30 PM—an immersive performance of mindfulness, connection, and gratitude. Visitors will also be invited to engage in creative programs throughout the run of the show, including the hands-on family-friendly workshop “Happy Neigh Year! Horse Painting Workshop” led by Stephanie S. Lee on Saturday, February 21, 2–3:30 PM, inspired by Minhwa—the colorful tradition of Korean folk painting.
Running through March 1, 2026, Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy celebrates resilience, renewal, and community through the lens of art. It invites audiences to step into a shared moment of reflection and hope—honoring traditions while galloping toward new possibilities.
Date & Time
January 23 – March 1, 2026
Opening Reception
Friday, January 23| 6PM – 8PM
Korean Tea Ceremony
Friday, January 23| 6:30PM – 7PM
(by Sei Ryun Chun. Free event)
Experience the elegance and depth of Korean tea culture at a special demonstration by participating artist and educator Sei Ryun Chun. For over two decades, Chun has introduced Korean tea traditions to students and communities through programs in public schools and libraries.
In this brief performance, she will offer a glimpse into the rich heritage of Korean tea ceremony (다례darye), a uniquely Korean ritual that combines beauty (멋) and flavor (맛) with mindfulness, etiquette, and cultural appreciation. More than a way to enjoy tea, darye is a traditional practice of cultivating the mind and spirit, fostering respect, and celebrating the art of harmony and balance.
Historically rooted in practices from Korea’s Three Kingdoms period to the refined rituals of the Joseon Dynasty, Korean tea ceremony emphasizes sincerity, hospitality, and aesthetic enjoyment. Unlike the rigid formalism of other tea cultures, Korean darye is known for its graceful simplicity and natural flow.
Following the demonstration, guests are invited to taste green tea made from hand-picked leaves from Hadong, a renowned tea-growing region in Korea.
“Happy Neigh Year!” Horse Painting Workshop
Saturday, February 21| 2PM – 3:30 PM
(By Stephanie S. Lee. Check Flushing Town Hall’s website to register. Ticketed event.)
$12 General Admission | $10 Members | $10 Children 12 and under
In celebration of the Year of the Red Horse and our Lunar New Year exhibition, join us for Happy Neigh Year!, a family-friendly horse painting workshop inspired by Minhwa—the vibrant tradition of Korean folk art.
Led by Flushing Town Hall teaching artist and curator of this exhibition Stephanie S. Lee, this step-by-step session invites participants of all ages to create a joyful horse painting symbolizing vitality, drive, freedom, luck, success, and resilience—qualities especially celebrated as auspicious symbols for the year ahead. Each participant will complete a ready-to-hang artwork to take home, along with a deeper appreciation for Korean cultural symbolism.
While you’re here, don’t miss the Lunar New Year exhibition, “Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy,” featuring powerful works by 15 distinguished Asian American artists in the Flushing Town Hall Gallery.
Closing Reception
Sunday, March 1| 3PM– 5 PM
(Artist Talk & Musical Instrument Demonstration by Eugenie Chao at 3:30 PM. Free event)
Join us for the closing reception of Red Horizon: Art. Heritage. New Energy, featuring an artist talk and live musical instrument demonstration by participating artist, educator, and musician Eugenie Chao.
Chao will discuss her work on view and share the unique sounds of several hand-crafted instruments she created for the exhibition—offering a glimpse into her interdisciplinary practice that merges visual art, sound, and cultural storytelling.
This event also marks the final opportunity to view Red Horizon, an evocative Lunar New Year exhibition showcasing work by 15 distinguished Asian American artists.
Venue
Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354
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About
Flushing Town Hall (FTH) celebrates the global arts and diverse cultural traditions that define Queens—the most ethnically diverse county in the United States. As an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, FTH presents multidisciplinary arts programs that engage, educate, and unite communities through the power of creativity and cultural exchange.For more information, visit www.flushingtownhall.org or follow @flushingtownhall on social media.
(text & photo courtesy of Flushing Town Hall)
