Exclusive Premiere + Opening Reception + 4 Day Event Pass

Unlock the full Breaking Dawn experience with our exclusive six-day event pass! Day 1 offers an unforgettable premiere, featuring an intimate evening with complimentary award-winning red wine, a private curator-led tour, live piano, and personal artist conversations—reserved for our esteemed members and donors. The following days deliver an inspiring blend of art, music, workshops, and cultural celebration, culminating in a festive Lantern Festival finale.

What’s Included:

Day 1: Exclusive Premiere & Private Tour

Date: February 6th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Immerse yourself in Breaking Dawn with an exclusive evening for our valued members and top donors. Begin your evening with complimentary red wine from our partner Quinta Monteiro de Matos, a Portuguese winery, whose red wine has received 2 gold medals in the American Wine Awards. Absorb yourself into the artwork by taking a tour with the curator, DeCA’s Co-founder and Vice-President, exhibiting the art of six emerging, upcoming artists. Enjoy a captivating piano performance by two-time award-winning pianist Rongjun Ma while experiencing our exclusive cocktail bar, featuring DeCA’s signature cocktail! End your evening by having one-on-one chats with each rising artist while enjoying desserts from our partners at Duo Cafe.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Registration & Welcome Drinks
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Private Curated Tours with the Curator and Exhibition Heads
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Rongjun Ma’s Piano Performance (12th Floor)
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Cocktail bar & Desserts

Day 2: Breaking Dawn Opening Reception

Date: February 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Celebrate the launch of Breaking Dawn with an evening of art and entertainment. Enjoy a viola performance, inspiring speeches, interactive lottery games, drinks, and coffee. End the night with a vibrant DJ afterparty, kicking off our 5-day event in style!

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Welcome Drinks & Networking
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM: Speeches by the DeCA President & Curatorial Head
7:20 PM - 7:40 PM: Live Viola Performance
7:40 PM - 9:00 PM: Interactive Lottery Games & Special Drinks Release 
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: DJ Afterparty with DJ Shiny

Day 3: “Towards Dawn” Painting Workshop

Date: February 8th, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Towards Dawn: An interactive couple's painting night where participants explore the theme of "Transition" by creating diptychs that express chaos, passage, and hope. Experience the darkness of night transforming into a dawn of hope through joint art, culminating in a grand gallery display and shared reflection.

First session

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Welcome, Pairing & Theme Introduction
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Painting Round 1: "Emerging Light"
4:15 PM – 4:25 PM: Break & Reflection
4:25 PM – 5:00 PM: Painting Round 2: "Breaking Dawn"
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Display diptychs, share process, and take canvases home
Second Session starts at 6:00, follow the same time line as the first session.

Day 4: Dawn of Serenity: An Art Healing Journey

Date: February 9th, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Experience the fusion of sound, art, and space in a day of reflection and connection. Join us for meditative practices, stunning art projections, and immersive soundscapes, celebrating creativity and togetherness.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Tea service and optional guided breathing meditation
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Guided meditation with Tibetan singing bowls
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Spiritual set with live music and synchronized artwork projections
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Social hour with tea, mingling, and relaxation

Day 5: Artists Panel X Film Screening

Date: February 10th, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Join artists and filmmakers for an afternoon exploring identity, anxiety, and artistic expression. Featuring panels with Lily, Anna, Sona, and Jarvis and a screening of the documentary “When My Wheat Ripens” by Jack Lam featuring Jason, followed by a discussion on the media’s role in shaping perceptions.

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM: Welcome Drinks & Opening Remarks
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Panel 1: Personal Narratives & Identity
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Panel 2: Art as a Medium for Social Reflection
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM: Break
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM: Panel 3: Creative Process & Artistic Growth
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Transition to film screening
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM: Film Screening
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM: Post-Screening Discussion – How the Media Shapes Perceptions of Anxiety and Identity

Day 6: Lantern Festival Special

Date: February 10th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Celebrate the 元宵节(Lantern Festival) and our event’s finale with art and tradition. Start with a live artist interview, followed by a workshop crafting traditional rabbit-shaped lanterns. End with 汤圆(traditional sweet dumplings) and a lantern display, celebrating heritage, unity, and joy.

12:00 AM – 2:30 AM: Public viewing of a behind-the-scenes artist interview session
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Lantern-Making Workshop & Lantern Festival Gathering