Wei Qin

Cultural Leader • Arts Advocate • Founder of Asian Arts New York (AANY)

Wei Qin is a cultural leader and arts advocate in New York’s Capital Region. Guided by her belief that art connects people across cultures and generations, she has built Asian Arts New York (AANY) into a dynamic platform for artistic exchange and community engagement.

Under her leadership, AANY has quickly grown into a vibrant cultural presence, presenting performances, exhibitions, and educational programs throughout the region. Signature initiatives such as Lunar New Year celebrations now serve over 4,000 community members annually.

Through cross-cultural projects such as A Music Dialogue on the Silk Road and the Peking Opera Musical, Wei brings together diverse audiences and fosters dialogue between Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

Arts Leadership & Community Impact

Wei’s commitment to promoting cultural heritage through art has made her a respected leader in the NY Capital Region’s arts community. She played a vital role in establishing the Lunar New Year as a celebrated tradition in local schools and public institutions.

Proclamations from NY State Senator (District 46) and the NY State Comptroller(2025)
Women of Distinction Award from NY Assembly District 110(2024)
Three-time grant recipient from The Arts Center of the Capital Region (2023–2025)

Visual Arts

Wei’s artistic journey began with a strong foundation in realistic pencil drawing. Over time, she gravitated toward the vibrant textures of Impressionism, inspired by her background in fashion and design. Eventually, her style evolved under the influence of surrealist masters like Salvador Dalí and Elsa Schiaparelli.

Now, Wei uniquely blends traditional Eastern soft-brush techniques with Western artistic approaches, creating works that are emotionally rich and visually distinctive. She is especially drawn to female figures, often portraying them with symbolic elegance—whether it's an ethereal woman emerging from the Great Wall of China or a modern muse rendered in delicate brush strokes.

Tea Ceremony

A dedicated practitioner of Eastern Tea Ceremony, Wei views tea not just as a daily enjoyment, but as a meditative art form—an embodiment of mindfulness and grace.

Trained in Chinese Tea Ceremony and influenced by Japanese traditions, she emphasizes its ritualistic and spiritual values.

In the Capital Region of New York, she has introduced this serene practice to diverse audiences, helping others connect with its calming, life-enhancing essence.

Media Arts

Through photography and video, Wei explores the intersection of modern identity and cultural heritage.

Her digital works aim to inspire reflection, connection, and joy by bridging past traditions with present-day experiences.

Click to watch her short film "I Run", which embodies this creative spirit and personal journey.

Performing Arts

A lifelong admirer of Peking Opera, Wei founded the Peking Opera Academy of the Capital Region, where she also serves as a lead performer.

She is the only trained artist in the region who performs both the “Cheng” style Qingyi (female lead) and Laosheng (elder male) roles.

Being part of the team, her performances and educational programs have gained wide recognition in local communities and media.

Fashion as Art

With formal training in fashion modeling, design, and marketing, Wei embraces fashion as a form of wearable art. Her work aims to integrate fashion into public art installations, emphasizing movement, form, and cultural storytelling.

Contact Wei: wqartandcultural25@gmail.com
Photographed by John Malinao