In Memoriam: Christine Choy (ACC 1997)
January 15, 2026
ACC mourns the passing of pioneering Asian American documentary filmmaker, esteemed educator, and social justice advocate, Christine Choy on December 7, 2025, at the age of 73.
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December 19, 2025
The Whitney Biennial 2026 opens on March 8, 2026, and the list of participating artists was recently announced. Among those selected are two ACC alumni: José MACEDA (ACC grants between 1974–1995; JDR 3rd Award 1986) and Aki ONDA (ACC 2017).
Read StoryDouglas Brooks's Book: Building Sabani
November 26, 2025
Douglas BROOKS's (ACC grants between 2008-2017) book in Japanese on building the sabani of Okinawa is now available online for free. Brooks's apprenticeship in 2009-2010 was supported in part by his ACC fellowship.
Read StoryA Conversation with Tom Clowes from Crossing Borders Music (ACC 2024)
August 07, 2025
Crossing Borders Music (CBM) (ACC 2024) is a multicultural organization of color that shares the stories and music of those whose voices are suppressed because of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, other identity, or related trauma.
Read StoryIn Memoriam: Robert Wilson (ACC 1981)
August 04, 2025
ACC mourns the recent passing of acclaimed theater director, experimental playwright, architect, set and lighting designer, visual artist, and founder of The Watermill Center, Robert Wilson on July 31, 2025, at the age of 83.
Read StoryIn Memoriam: Charles Reinhart (ACC 1988)
July 18, 2025
ACC is deeply saddened by the recent passing of longtime American Dance Festival (ADF) Director and modern dance pioneer, Charles Reinhart (ACC 1988) on July 12, 2025, at the age of 94.
Read StoryIn Memoriam: ACC Life Trustee Isaac Shapiro
July 11, 2025
ACC mourns the recent passing of ACC Life Trustee Mr. Isaac Shapiro.
Read StoryIn Memoriam: Miyeko Murase (ACC 1986)
February 25, 2025
ACC is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Miyeko Murase on February 12, 2025, at the age of 100.
Read StoryA Conversation with Elise Thoron
December 18, 2024
Elise THORON (ACC 2008, 2010, 2015) is a writer and director, working cross-culturally abroad and within the United States.
Read StoryIn Memoriam: Shuji Takashina (ACC 1967)
November 07, 2024
ACC is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Japanese art historian Shuji Takashina (ACC 1967) on October 17, 2024.
Read StoryIn Memoriam: Abby Robinson (ACC 1996)
July 22, 2024
ACC is deeply saddened by the recent passing of photographer, designer, professor, and world traveler Abby Robinson (ACC 1996) on July 13, 2024.
Read StoryJapanese Boat Consultant for Shōgun: Douglas BROOKS (ACC multiple grants since 2008)
July 15, 2024
Douglas BROOKS (ACC multiple grants since 2008) served as the Japanese Boat Consultant for the recent Disney/FX series Shōgun. Learn more about his experience.
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