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THEME - For our 30th anniversary year, our theme is PEARLS IN THE FIRE! We chose this theme because the pearl represents 30 years and has significance in mythologies across many Asian cultures. For us it symbolizes resilience because it begins as an irritant, a tiny grain of sand that over time and many layers forms a beautiful gem. Even in fire, pearls do not burn. And like the pearl, we are here and persistent in our pursuit as Asian American Women artists, unafraid to tackle anything that may limit us.
PART I: SYMPOSIUM - A series of 90-minute enriching community arts discussions, featuring AAWAAs Artist and Affiliate Members and noted artists, academics, and leaders in Art, Art History, and Asian American Studies.
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Speaker: Flo Oy Wong
Time: 1:00-1:20pm
Description: Featuring Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA) co-founder Flo Oy Wong as she discusses the historic founding of AAWAA as a small arts collective and its development into an arts nonprofit that documents artists and provides opportunities and services to the community.
Panel: Collective Impact: Asian American Voices of Resistance and Change
Moderator: Professor Greg Choy
Panelists: Tomie Arai, Laura Fantone, Andrew Lau, and, Cynthia Tom
Time:1:20-2:50pm
The panel explores the significance of organizing, community-building, and archiving the history of Asian Art Collectives and their continuing importance today. It brings together scholars, curators, archivists, and artists to discuss community-influenced art practice, the past fields of collaboration among art organizations, remapping the possible future strategies for social justice, and the visibility of Asian American Artists.
Panel: Artists Dialogues: Race, Gender and Art
Moderator: Lydia Nakashima Degarrod
Panelists: Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik, Claudine Naganuma, Isabelle Thuy Pelaud, Cindy Shih, and Chelsea Wong
Time: 3:10-4:40pm
Five Asian American women artists from different disciplines and from different stages in their careers will discuss the role of race and gender in the development of their art practices and examine their contribution toward a broader racial and political discourse.
PART II: PARTY - Join us in celebration of AAWAA and 30 years of providing services and opportunities to Asian American Women in the arts. Featuring catered reception with cash bar, silent art auction, speakers, and performances all by Asian American women artists and creatives. Stay tuned for more details!
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
REGISTRATION
$75 AAWAA Members Presale All-Access Symposium + Party
$100 General Presale All-Access Symposium + Party
$120 At-the-Door All-Access Symposium + Party
$40 AAWAA Members Presale Party Only
$50 General Presale Party Only
$70 At-the-Door Party Only
Cant make it? Please consider still supporting our organization by giving to our #AAWAA30 campaign: http://gofundme.com/aawaa30
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LocationHall of Culture, African American Art & Culture Complex (View)
762 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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