Search / Filter StoriesThe Board of Trustees would like to announce an upcoming transition at the Asian Cultural Council. On October 2, 2020, Miho Walsh will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director after more than 11 years at ACC. It is with deep gratitude and respect that we thank Miho for her dedication and passion towards ACC’s work and mission...
Read StoryVisual artist Nobuyuki Sugihara reflects on his eight-month ACC Fellowship in Taiwan, continuing his research on Taiwanese indigenous culture and festivals…
Read StoryPlaywright and director Suguru Yamamoto reflects on his six-month ACC Fellowship in New York, exploring how narratives can transcend race and generations...
Read Story"To dance is to be breath; breathing, sensing...This act of breath orients me toward the divine: I am creating the worlds I want to see." Dance artist J'Sun Howard (ACC 2019) shares his artistic practice and the worlds he is envisioning...
Read StoryThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the landscape in which we work is profound, yet our mission of advancing international dialogue, understanding, and respect remains essential. As we constantly adapt our grantmaking to our current realities and future uncertainties, we are proud to announce a list of 2020 grants to-date, including time-sensitive grants approved by our Board in May.
Read Story“After the COVID-19 pandemic, the world’s soundscape changed dramatically. For me who always listens to the sound with all my might, I feel the load on my ears…”
Read StoryMeet Ritsu Yoshino, Director of ACC Japan, at her home in Tokyo. Even as ACC staff work remotely, Ritsu is deeply attuned to the rhythms and movements of ACC alumni…
Read StoryHappy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Stay tuned for our upcoming series with ACC Directors from across Asia and the U.S....
Read StoryMusician and shakuhachi craftsman Perry Yung (ACC 2014) shares a video meditation on family and loss. “In these times, he says, “I feel more connected to my art practice…”
Read StoryHow 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 StoryI 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 StoryI 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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