2022 Application Schedule

ACC will be accepting new proposals on a rolling schedule starting November 1, 2021 with applications from mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan. Applications for all other countries/regions to come in early 2022...

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Ignite Change with ACC

Please consider making a gift to ACC this year. Your gift directly impacts our ability to continue supporting artists who share our belief that cultural exchange is the most powerful vehicle for global connectivity, mutual understanding, and respect...

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Alumni ACCess

Asian Cultural Council has launched #AlumniACCess, a new social media series featuring global perspectives from our alumni community. Listen, learn, and connect with alumni on their artistic processes, fellowship experiences, interests, insights, and more...

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ACC Announces New Executive Director

The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) is pleased to announce Judy Kim as its Executive Director, effective July 6, 2021. Kim brings to ACC over 25 years of dedication to arts and cultural institutions and a first-hand knowledge of the profound impact of cultural exchange...

2021 Grants Announcement

The Asian Cultural Council is proud to announce our roster of 2021 fellowships and grants in support of programs and projects connecting artists, scholars, and arts professionals across Asia and the United States...

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ACC on Artspace

ACC and our global Board of Trustees are delighted to announce a partnership with Artspace, one of the world’s leading online marketplaces for contemporary art. This initiative offers a new platform to bring visibility to our talented alumni, expand outreach, and raise funds for the work of ACC.

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East West Dialogue: Viet Thanh Nguyen & Tiffany Chung

Join Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen (ACC 2010) and multidisciplinary artist Tiffany Chung (ACC 2015) in ACC's East-West Dialogue series, bringing leaders in the arts and cultural fields across Asia and the U.S to global audience.

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Stop Asian Hate

As the world eventually returns to a new version of “normal”—it is imperative that we recognize freedom of movement does not erase the barriers instilled by racism, sexism, prejudice, bias, and fear. We cannot change the world if we do not change ourselves...

Asian Cultural Council

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.

2022 Mainland China/Hong Kong/Macau Exchange Program

Applications open from November 1 to December 1, 2021 for applicants residing in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR…

2022 Taiwan Exchange Program

Applications open from November 1 to December 1, 2021 for applicants who are citizens or residing in Taiwan…

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Support the next generation of artist and scholars working to advance international dialogue, understanding, and respect...

Reaksmey Yean: Letter - Peace, Subjectivity, and Power

Reaksmey Yean (ACC 2018) commemorates the works of the late Srey Bandaul (ACC 2011) in his recent #AlumniACCess post...

ACC Supporters Around the World: Group 33

ACC’s offices are supported by local patrons with their unique activities. The first feature article introduces the activities of Group 33, a group of art patrons in ACC Taiwan.

Reprinted from Japan Tsushin Vol. 2, September 2021
Image: ACC Taiwan 25th Anniversary Celebration in August 2020 with ACC Taiwan Board and Group 33.

2019-2020 Annual Report

It is with gratitude we share this 2019-2020 Annual Report, detailing the innovation, flexibility, creativity, and constancy of our international network of grantees, supporters, Board, and staff that have supported ACC through these past two years...

ACC Taiwan Newsletter: Autumn 2021 (English + Mandarin)

Featured stories include Wu Chi-Tsung's (ACC 2013) first solo exhibition in New York, in memoriams of ACCTF Board member Margaret Shiu and alumnus Ng Chong-leong (ACC 2006), and launch of Young Group 33...

Michiko Tsuda: "Beyond a Little Awareness"

Michiko Tsuda stayed in the U.S. for six months just before the pandemic began.
In this interview, she reflects on her time in the U.S., her thoughts on creation and social activities.

Reprinted from ACC Japan Tsushin, Vol.2, September 2021.
Image: Portrait of Michiko Tsuda
Photo by IIKAWA Takehiro

Art Making & Self-Discovery During the Pandemic

Reflections from Filipino ACC Graduate Scholars Charles Yee (ACC 2020, 2021) and Radnel Ofalsa (ACC 2021)...

East-West Dialogue with Viet Thanh Nguyen & Tiffany Chung

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen (ACC 2010) and multidisciplinary artist Tiffany Chung (ACC 2015) reflect on their work around the experience of Vietnamese refugees through the context of personal, historical, and political narratives...

Mu Qian: "My View on Music and Culture"

Mu Qian (2013 Fellow) is an ethnomusicologist, music producer, performing arts curator, and writer who is dedicated to promoting traditional folk music in China...

Fumi Yokobori: "CHÀO CHÀO! Vietnamese Water Puppetry!"

Fumi Yokobori, Program Director of NPO Dance Box, writes about the background of her project and her impressions of the online program introducing Vietnamese water puppetry and the Vietnamese community in Nagata Ward, Kobe City.

Reprinted from ACC Japan Tsushin, Vol.1, May 2021.

Asian Cultural Council & Henry Luce Foundation

The Asian Cultural Council is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with the Henry Luce Foundation to provide cultural exchange opportunities across the U.S. and Southeast Asia region...

ACC & Christie’s Auction Liu Kuo-sung’s "Untitled" (1966)

Continuing ACC and Christie’s successful partnership, Liu Kuo-sung's Untitled was auctioned at the 20th and 21st Century Art Afternoon Session on May 25th...

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Stop Asian Hate

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Reaksmey Yean: Letter - Peace, Subjectivity, and Power

ACC Supporters Around the World: Group 33

2019-2020 Annual Report

ACC Taiwan Newsletter: Autumn 2021 (English + Mandarin)

Michiko Tsuda: "Beyond a Little Awareness"

Art Making & Self-Discovery During the Pandemic

East-West Dialogue with Viet Thanh Nguyen & Tiffany Chung

Mu Qian: "My View on Music and Culture"

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