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Art Ascend Studio

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Reserved for the Rare, Celebrated on the World Stage. Empowering artists and creators with international showcases and trusted media recognition.

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Our Story

We are a creative agency based in the Greater New York area, co-founded by animation director Mio Zhang and international media consultant Jessica. We specialize in building global presence and professional portfolios for artists, directors, and creative talents. Through international media exposure, collaborations with overseas film festivals, and curated art-related showcases, we help clients expand their global influence and establish a credible professional identity. We have worked with numerous independent filmmakers and artists, crafting tailored presentation strategies that have helped them gain visibility and recognition on the global stage.

Mio Zhang, Co-Founder / Creative Director

Graduated from the Beijing Film Academy with a Bachelor's degree, Mio later earned her Master of Fine Arts from one of the top five art schools in the United States. After graduation, she interned at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where she created an animated promotional project for UN OPAD. As an independent animation director and designer, her works have won multiple awards at Oscar-qualifying international independent film festivals and have been featured in major global media outlets. She currently serves as a juror for several international film festivals and maintains long-term collaborations with U.S.-based actors, theater producers, and cultural institutions across content creation, curatorial planning, and international promotion.

Jessica, Co-Founder / International Media Strategist

Graduated from Peking University and later earned her Ph.D. from a top-ranked university in the United States. Jessica specializes in international media strategy, resource integration, and identity development planning. She excels at crafting personalized presentation strategies for artists and creators at various stages of their careers, helping them identify the most suitable platforms and formats to enhance their professional image. Her work spans media exposure, film festival participation, and cultural project collaborations. The initiatives she has led have been featured on major international platforms such as Yahoo and USA Today. Through precise resource coordination and strategic positioning, she is committed to helping clients build credible professional identities and expand their personal brands on a global scale.

2026 Vienna United Nations International Youth Arts & Cultural Exchange Program

United Nations Youth Forum | Arts Showcase | Cultural Exploration

Program Dates: 7/21/2026 – 7/28/2026
Registration Dates: 11/25/2025 –3/10/2026

Organizing by: Global Musicians and Artists Association
Co-organizing Partners: Art Ascend Studio, Eastern Cultural Exchange Association, Pioneer Arts and Humanities Association

🌟 Program Highlights

A 7-day / 6-night international arts and cultural exchange program supported by the United Nations International Centre in Vienna, bringing together youth and university-level art students for UN youth forum participation, artistic presentations, the UN 17N Microfilm Competition, and a curated cultural exploration of Vienna.

🌐 2026 World Peace Support UN 17N Microfilm Competition

The 2026 World Peace Support UN 17N Microfilm Competition is a global initiative that promotes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the concept of world peace through visual storytelling. Submissions are open worldwide to participants from all backgrounds. The top 30 winning entries will be invited to showcase their films at the United Nations Hall in Vienna, receive certificates from UN officials, and participate in commemorative group photos at the award ceremony.

Curatorial Positioning & Visibility

We develop curatorial-driven international pathways for artists, focusing on institutional context, long-term positioning, and global visibility.
Our work includes public cultural projects such as the Vienna United Nations exhibition, as well as selected curatorial and gallery collaborations across Europe and the United States (East & West Coast).
Rather than short-term promotion, we help artists build credible international profiles through public institutions, curated platforms, and cross-border cultural visibility.