PEARLS IN THE FIRE:
AAWAA 30TH ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM + PARTY
Symposium 1-5PM + Party 5-7PM
October 19, 2019
African American Art & Culture Complex, Hall of Culture
762 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94102
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.
#AAWAA30 Campaign donors
Our online campaign ended at 11:59pm the evening of Saturday, October 19.
Thanks to all of the known and anonymous donors who made a contribution.
Anh B
Arlene Biala
Betty Kano
Cindy Shih
Colette Fujimoto
Dan Lau
Debbie Gong
Diana Li
Ellen Bepp
Erina Alejo
Irene Wibawa
Jan Ibasitas
Kalvin Henely
Karthik Sethuramen
Katherina Nguyen
Kimi Taira
Laura Paule
Lucien Kubo
Maria Wibawa
Mary-Ann Milford
Michelle Lee
Milan Chang
Mitsuko Brooks
Na Omi Judy Shintani
Oliver Mok
Sarah Wong
Shari Arai DeBoer
Sophia Hutson Wambach
Susan Almazol
Victor Yan
Vida Kuang
Vinay Patel
Willis Lai
celebrating 30 years
The campaign ended 11:59pm on October 19, 2019.
If you wish to contribute, you can now donate here.
EVENT DETAILS
PART I: SYMPOSIUM
1:00-5:00PM
A series of 90-minute enriching community arts discussions, featuring AAWAA’s Artist and Affiliate Members and noted artists, academics, and leaders in Art, Art History, and Asian American Studies.
KEYNOTE
1:00-1:15pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Flo Oy Wong
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.
COLLECTIVE IMPACT: Asian American Voices of Resistance & Change
1:20-2:50pm
Moderator:
Professor Greg Choy
Panelists:
Tomie Arai / Laura Fantone / Andrew Lau / Cynthia Tom
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.
ARTIST DIALOGUES
3:10-4:40PM
Moderator:
Lydia Nakashima Degarrod
Panelists:
Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik / Claudine Naganuma / Isabelle Thuy Pelaud / Cindy Shih / Chelsea Wong
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
5:00-7:00PM
Featuring: DJ hella L. / blossum, tun & kuya / O.M. France Viana
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, performances and music - all by Asian American women artists and creatives.
Can’t make it? Please consider supporting our organization by
giving to our #AAWAA30 campaign!
30+ Years
For years, there was no central resource to ensure visibility and documentation for Asian-American Women artists. We have been committed to providing a solution to this for over three decades.
200+ Members
Over the years, our focus has been developing a community of artists. Membership is open for all Asian American-identified women artists working in all disciplines and we are always expanding.
50+ Exhibitions
Throughout the year, AAWAA hosts large-scale multidisciplinary arts exhibitions and events at local galleries to provide opportunities to showcase our artists work.
COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS
Our goal from the very beginning was to create accessible place for Asian American women artists to belong. Becoming a part of AAWAA doesn’t just give artists the ability to document their work. It creates a community for artists to connect and engage with.
EXHIBITIONS
Every year, AAWAA puts on multidisciplinary arts exhibitions at local galleries to provide opportunities to showcase the contemporary works of Asian Pacific American women in the arts and the diversity within the APA community.
Have questions?
If you would like more information on how you can contribute to AAWAA or have any questions, contact us today or email info@aawaa.net.
