Asian Cultural Council Philippines Auction
Join ACC and León Gallery on Saturday, February 27, 2021 for an art auction in support of ACC Philippines. Click below to view more than 160 lots representing an incredible range of artists from the Philippines!
Learn MoreACC Taiwan Virtual Exchange Program 2021
ACC Taiwan is sponsoring a special virtual exchange program and engagement in the arts between Taiwan and Asia, and between Taiwan and the United States. The virtual exchange program is a limited initiative serving projects taking place between June 1st, 2021-June 1st, 2022.
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In 2021, the Asian Cultural Council’s mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau Program is inviting proposals for two types of fellowships and grants programs for applicants from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau...
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As we enter the new year, we ask for your consideration in making a tax-deductible gift to ACC. Your support is critical in advancing international dialogue for artists and arts professionals across Asia and the U.S.
Give Today2020 Reflections
Throughout this year's challenges, the Asian Cultural Council has remained committed to our mission. Since the pandemic began, we have adapted nearly 70% of our 2020 grants to hybrid or completely virtual models . . .
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2020 has been a year of reflection for all of us around the world. For ACC, our reflection encompasses a deep analysis of our program, our mission, and our impact. A crucial step in this process is reaching out to our extensive alumni community and listening to your experiences and needs, with the goal of enhancing future opportunities for transformative cultural exchange.
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Following our first round of grants in May 2020, we are pleased to announce the latest grants and fellowships, enabling artists, scholars, and specialists to connect with their peers in Afghanistan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and the U.S.
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ACC and our global Board of Trustees are delighted to announce a new partnership with Artspace, one of the world’s leading online marketplaces for contemporary art. This initiative offers a new platform to bring visibility, expand outreach, and raise funds for the work of ACC and its global community of alumni and friends.
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The Asian Cultural Council advances international dialogue, understanding, and respect through cultural exchange activities in Asia and the United States to create a more harmonious and peaceful world. This mission is accomplished through fellowships and other programs that support individual artists, scholars, and arts professionals.
On March 4th, 2020, three grantees landed in New York for the very first time. Here are their stories ...
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Wu Chi-Tsung: Cyano-Collage 082
ACC is honored to announce the support of Wu Chi-Tsung (ACC 2013), in partnership with Sean Kelly Gallery, through the sale of his work, Cyano-Collage 082. The proceeds will go towards ACC’s next generation of artists, scholars, and arts professionals...
Read moreThe Transformation of Performance Art in Asia
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) and ACC Taiwan have partnered for their second 2020 Taiwan Biennial Online Symposium with curator Nobuo Takamori, River Lin and Yeh Tzu-Chi, and performance artist Moe Satt (ACC 2017)...
Read moreCareer Opportunity: Executive Director
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ACC is seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record of professional success and a passion to build and lead a dynamic, innovative, and unique organization focused on advancing cultural exchange between Asia and the US...
Read moreCaught in the Passing
ACC mourns the passing of dance artist Astad Deboo (1947-2020), dance critic Sunil Kothari (1933-2020), and theater director Lee Breuer (1937-2021)...
Read moreThe Beauty of Recycling
Japanese paper artist Kyoko Ibe shares the process of creating "prison paper" as part of her collaboration with poet-lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts and theater maker Elise Thoron (ACC 2008, 2010, 2015)...
Read moreMyanmar Spirit Worship Project: Silver ONLINEings
Following ACC's inDialogue talk on the Gitameit-SUNY Myanmar Spirit Worship Project, musician Kit Young shares this special blog...
Read moreinDialogue: David Henry Hwang & Candace Chong Mui Ngam
Playwrights David Henry Hwang (ACC 2011, 2012) and Candace Chong Mui Ngam (ACC 2004, 2012) joined ACC's inDialogue series with moderator Ken Smith to discuss their collaborations, processes, and cultural exchange...
Read moreArtists Are Essential
On June 26, ACC New York hosted its first virtual dialogue with alumni SAJATA-E (Sajata Epps) and Fredie Chan on the role of the artist in community...
Read more加油!ACC Auction Success: Works in Ash, Gunpowder, and Oil Spark Excitement
ACC & Christie's Auction yields total sale of HKD 6,310,000 to benefit ACC's mission! We extend our sincere appreciation to our partners at Christie’s and our supporters...
Read moreAbner Delina, Jr.: Reimaginations
“Who are we now and who are we really—as artists, as humans, as souls?” Abner Delina, Jr. chose to remain in the U.S. when his grant was disrupted by COVID-19. From Indianapolis, he writes his reimaginations on reframing questions, repurposing collaborations, and rehearsing with the world...
Read moreSajata Epps: "Post Something Black"
Sustainable designer Sajata Epps (ACC 2018) has a small ecological footprint and a powerful voice against racial inequality. “As an American, I am outraged by the response to Mr. Floyd’s death. It’s simply not ok to exploit the death of a man for a political or social agenda movement...”
Read moreKuang-Yu Tsui's "Exercise Living: Stay Calm"
Kuang-Yu Tsui's (ACC 2017) work explores the relationship between social media, human behavior, and the urban environment. He filmed “Exercise Living: Stay Calm” during his residency at the Chinese Culture Center in San Francisco...
Read moreZac Zinger: Live From His Window in Queens
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How can we connect across our windows around the world? Composer and multi-instrumentalist Zac Zinger (ACC 2016) shares a scene from his own window in Queens...
Read moreAung Myat Htay: Greetings from Yangon
Artist and independent curator Aung Myat Htay (ACC 2013) shares how he continues his artistic practice, stays creative, and finds inspiration at home in Yangon...
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Nobuyuki Sugihara: Where Life is Valued
I am currently in Taiwan on a 6-month ACC grant to research Taiwan's indigenous culture...While the world has declared a state of emergency, I have been able to continue my research and production in Taiwan...
Read moreOscar Oiwa: An Imaginary Trip
I have started to make a new series of drawings: an imaginary trip in the midst of life under quarantine. The result is like a diary of insights about my past, my present daily life, and the future...
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