Monday, March 18, 2013

Calling Curators! Snachez Art Center 2013!

Emerging Curators Program
Call for Curatorial Proposals



APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, March 30, 2013

AAWAA has developed the Emerging Curators Program as an opportunity for curators to develop their vision and curatorial expertise in Asian American Art. As curator you will be responsible for concept, planning, coordination, co-installation, hosting and partnering with AAWAA’s curatorial team.
Eligibility:
Open
to any curator, experienced or emerging, any ethnicity or gender or age that will focus solely on presenting Asian American women in the Arts
 
Project:
  • Venue: Sanchez Art Center, 1220 Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044
  • Exhibition dates: July 12th - August 11th

Submission Requirements:

      1.  Curatorial Intent: Why do you want to participate in this project?
            (appoximately 250 words) 
      2.  Curatorial Proposal (max 1 page, 12 pt. font, single space)
                a.  Concept
                b.  Workplan (How will you implement your proposal?) including:
                        i.  Artist selection process, list of proposed artists
                       ii.  Timeline
                      iii.  Optional: low resolution jpg images
                c.  Resume

Instructions to Apply:
Send submission requirements by email with the subject line, "Sanchez Art Center: [Your Name Here]" to EmergingCuratorsProgram@aawaa.net.

Important Dates:
  • Application Deadline:  Saturday, March 30, 2013 by midnight
  • Notification by:  Wednesday, April 10, 2013
  • Installation:  Sunday, June 30th, 5pm to 7pm
  • Opening Recption:  Friday, July 12th, 7pm-9pm
  • Deinstallation:  Monday, August 12th, 11am to 3pm

Curator Responsibilities:
  • Scheduled check-ins with AAWAA
  • Select Asian American women artists
  • Curator statement
  • Artists statement, bios
  • Price list including info for labels and insurance
  • Content for publicity
  • Coordinate delivery and pickup
  • Communications with artists

AAWAA Responsibilities:
  • Venue liaison
  • Curatorial advice
  • Publicity: social media, postcard, aawaa newsletter, press release
  • Labels
  • Reception, including refreshments


email inquiries to EmergingCuratorsProgram@aawaa.net

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

March 7, 2013 AAWAA's representatives talk at U.C. Berkeley!

This is a repost from our Executive Admin & Coordinator's blog: Khay Hembrador:

"As of October 2010, I have invested a lot of time and energy into Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA).  This organization has been my healing therapy and has trained and developed me into the young professional I am today.  When I entered this organization in 2010 it lacked structure and some important programs that were needed to help maintain the organizations mission statement to ensure the visibility and documentation of Asian American women in the arts.  Having to mold an organization is truly a handful, but such a valuable learning experience.  AAWAA offers a nurturing environment for personal and professional growth. My experiences being a part of this organization has truly been priceless.

March 7th, 2013, myself, my colleague Brian Ignacio, and AAWAA's newest intern, Jennifer Bequio, were invited to speak about AAWAA in Greg Choy's Ethnic Studies class at U.C. Berkeley.  It was great to see my colleague and intern so engaged in AAWAA and its' programs... I can see AAWAA taking it to another level very soon." -Khay Hembrador







Photo Credits to Intern: Jennifer Bequio


Monday, February 11, 2013

9th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration!

AWF 2013 Logo AHSC logo

For More Information Contact:
Angela Pang
apang@asianweek.com
(415) 373-4002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Please post on calendar

NINTH ANNUAL ASIAN HERITAGE
STREET CELEBRATION 

SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 18
 - Awards and Prize Money for best "Faces of Asia" Participants-    


SAN FRANCISCO (February 11, 2013) - The largest gathering of Asian Pacific Americans in the nation is back and bigger than ever, this year showcasing the Faces of Asia Cultural Procession, a dazzling display of ethnic attire with over 200 participants! For the first time ever, all Procession participants will have the chance to win cash prizes for categories including: Largest Contingent, Most Spirited Contingent, Best Musical Contingent, Most Colorful Contingent, and Best Representation of an Asian Legend, Myth or Tradition. The public is also encouraged to come to the festival dressed in ethnic attire throughout the day. The Asian Heritage Street Celebration will showcase the return of the Arts and Crafts World Market, an extravaganza of special and unique hand-made products and artworks and a scrumptious collection of pan Asian delights and sweets, along with the Bay Area's favorite food trucks. 

  AHSC 2013

Popular returning features for people of all ages include the cooking demos by celebrity chefs, children's area, healthy living pavilion, free film screenings hosted by Center for Asian American Media, along with performances by Asian American artists, DJs, and martial arts experts. The fair will also offer free hepatitis B screenings. 

The Arts and Crafts World Market will showcase the best and most creative Asian-themed arts and crafts items. All vendors will be carefully juried and shoppers can expect to find the highest level of hand-crafted goods.

The 9th annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration will be held Saturday, May 18, 2013 in San Francisco, in front of the Asian Art Museum, leading up to the Little Saigon District. The event is free and open to the public. The festival is currently holding an open call for booths, performers and sponsors. For details visit: www.asianfairsf.com.

What:       Ninth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration

When:      Saturday, May 18, 2013
                 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Where:    Civic Center/Little Saigon District
                 Larkin and McAllister Streets
                 San Francisco, CA

Information:   www.asianfairsf.com

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OPEN CALL FOR PARTICIPATION


BE A VENDOR
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) is currently inviting arts & crafts, food, community, and corporate partners to join us as booth vendors. We will be offering free parking as well as early bird specials for arts & crafts, food and drink, and commercial vendors who register by March 31st.  If you are an Arts & Crafts vendor, be sure to ask about the Arts and Crafts World Market!

To be a vendor at this family friendly event for people of all ages, download a booth application at  http://asianfairsf.com/fair-info/booth-registration/ or contact: Carrolyn Kubota at ckubota@awfoundation.com or 415-373-4003.


PERFORM AT THE FAIR
FarEast Movement at AHSC 2010
Far East Movement at the 6th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration in May 2010 at Civic Center. Photo by Calvin Wong.

Musicians, vocalists, dance groups and other entertainers are encouraged to apply.
To apply, email a brief biography/resume, video and/or audio links, website/facebook/myspace or other applicable online supplementary material to: Christine Padilla at AHSC.Artists@gmail.com

Email subject line: Artists Submission/AHSC 2013 - Artist Name
Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2013



SPONSOR THE EVENT

Support the largest pan Asian celebration nationwide utilizing print, on-line, and experiential media. Sponsorships are tailored to your needs ensuring you will have the most impact and return on your investment. For details and to request a sponsorship packet contact: Thanh Huynh at thuynh@awfoundation.com or (415) 373-4006

Subaru at 2012 AHSC
AHSC Co-Presenting Sponsor Subaru amid a crowd of thousands. 

WALK IN CULTURAL PROCESSION  

Dress in ethnic attire for the "Faces of Asia" cultural procession, which kicks off the street fair at 11 a.m. All ages and ethnicities wanted! This year for the first time ever- there will be cash prizes! Award categories include: Largest Contingent, Best Musical Contingent, Most Spirited Contingent, Most Colorful Contingent, and Best Representation of an Asian Legend, Myth or Tradition. Email your name, contact, and ethnic costume to: Hang Le To at hangleto@yahoo.com, by May 3, 2013. In the email subject put AHSC Faces of Asia.

Faces of Asia Cultural Procession 2010
Members of Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Center walk in the Faces of Asia Cultural Procession.


SCHOOLS: PARTICIPATE IN FUND RAISING PROGRAM


AHSC School Award Winner Tomokazu Morikawa and Washington High School Students
George Washington High School students with Japanese teacher and AHSC Honoree Tomokazu Morikawa. Photo by Frank Jang.
 

The Asian Heritage Street Celebration (AHSC) invites local schools to participate in our "Make Some Money for Your School" Raffle Program, sponsored by Sterling Bank & Trust and organized by the AsianWeek Foundation! Last year, SFUSD and Catholic schools raised over $13,000! This is a FREE program to participate in and is organized annually by the AsianWeek Foundation with the goal of helping local schools fund raise. Prizes include $500, restaurant certificates, sports memorabilia, and more! Tickets are sold for $3 and at least $2 goes directly back to each school. The top selling school private school and top selling public schools in each division: elementary, middle, and high school, will be awarded an additional $500 cash prize, and each school that sells at least 20 raffle tickets will receive a $100 bonus. There will be multiple prize drawings throughout the 9th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration on Saturday, May 18 at Civic Center. Winners need not be present to win. To sign up your school for this great fund raising opportunity, contact: Angela Pang at apang@asianweek.com or(415) 373-4002.


DONATE PRIZES TO THE MAKE SOME MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL RAFFLE PROGRAM

The "Make Some Money For Your School" Raffle Program, managed by the AsianWeek Foundation, is a no-cost fundraiser for schools. Students sell raffle tickets for a chance to win donated prizes, and ALL proceeds go straight to participating schools. Consider donating an item, gift certificate, cash, product or service, and give your company exposure to an estimated 100,000 festival attendees. For more information contact: Angela Pang at apang@asianweek.com or (415) 373-4002.


VOLUNTEER
There are over 100 volunteer positions: event monitors, information booth, stagehands, barricade monitors, t-shirt sales, general set up and tear down, and more. Commemorative t-shirts, snacks, and refreshments provided. Sign up online today:Volunteer at the AHSC!

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About the Asian Heritage Street Celebration
The Asian Heritage Street Celebration is a showcase of all Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. We promote Asian Pacific American identity by bringing together community, and encouraging the sharing of differences and appreciation of diversity. AHSC is the largest gathering of Asians in the country and is held every third Saturday of May in San Francisco, California. It is produced by the AsianWeek Foundation. AsianFairSF.com


About the AsianWeek Foundation
AsianWeek Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and develop Asian Pacific American identity, community and diversity.  AWF encourages the sharing of differences and appreciation of diversity, working to strengthen relations between all Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, newer and older generations of Asian Pacific Americans, and Asians and non-Asians. AsianWeekFoundation.org

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Art & Healing, Research!


Art & Healing

This is yet, another respost from Khay Hembrador's blog.  This is a research paper, also from her last semester at SFSU this past 2012. 
 
In Hembrador's words:
 
This was done in Grace Yoo and Darren Won's "Asian American Pro-Seminar" class, also known as "AAS 697."  As stressful as this class was, it really helped me to narrow down my focus...especially as graduation came closer.  Although it was completed for a passing grade in professor Yoo's class, it is, in my eyes, not complete.  There is still much research to be done, more voices to be heard.....and hopefully by creating legitimate research results, we can provide much needed services to this particular community.

My research paper discussed mental health disorders and issues in the Asian American women's community.  If you didn't already know, suicide and mental health disorders among our community are highest as compard to other groups of color, yet we utilize mental help services the least. What are the cultural boundaries that keep Asian American women from asking for help? Why do Asian families make "shame" and "silence" such a valuable cultural factor when dealing with problems?

Through my research, I've found that Asian culture does not teach vebal communication very well, but art has become a platform to start painful and difficult conversations in a non-verbal manner.... Read on by clicking on the link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OLMvLfhGQc_Ivhwm-9f1BdDFDKY3LSLzPAnd-pBk7UI/edit?usp=sharing


(all citations and research sources are in the paper)

thoughts? additions? testimonials....feel free to drop me a line by personal email khay@aawaa.net

Community Change & Development

This is a re-post of Khay Hembrador's blog.



Khay Hembrador started as a volunteer to AAWAA in 2010 and is now the Executive Administrator at our organization. Hembrador graduated with a BA in Asian American Studies and a minor in Health Education at SFSU this past fall 2012. During this last semester she took a class called "Asian American Studies 681: Community Change & Development" taught by Jennie Woo.  This class required her and a group to take one Community Based Organization (CBO) and research everything there is to know about it.  So, Khay Hembrador, Tristan Medina, Jonathan Wu, and Cristy Kim decided to write about AAWAA!

The link to the whole article:



Enjoy!

Lunar New Year Event!

Save the date! AAWAA is supporting this Lunar New Years Event!

Thursday, February 21st - AAWAA will have a booth swing by and support!