APICC conducted a survey with the API arts community to gauge how folks were doing during the current COVID-19 crisis. We asked art professionals, supporters and lovers what were some of the biggest concerns they had and what kinds of resources folks were interested in and in need of during this challenging time. APICC is using the information in this summary to support API artists and the arts community through workshops, programs, communications and other services. Take a look at the results...

Graphics by Kalaya'an Mendoza, co-founder of Across Frontlines

Dear Community,

We are grateful for the privilege to create spaces and opportunities for Asian Pacific Islander artists and cultural workers. As we have the opportunity to celebrate our art and culture, we stand in solidarity with the lives of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, George Floyd, along with their families and communities. It is important for our community to recognize the historical violence and injustice inflicted upon black, brown and indigenous communities and call ourselves in to dismantle racist and oppressive systems. While there will always be much more to do, every act of engagement can open up possibilities to create a more just world. As non-black people of color we must take ownership of our participation in working towards anti-racism, in support of Black Lives Matter.

An Important Message from APICC

Dating back to the early 1800s when Asian immigration was rapid during the California Gold Rush to the very recent debate on diversity in media, our ability to self-identify has been controlled by politics, economics and racial stereotypes.

 APICC is part of an exciting initiative pushing for November ballot that will increase (vital) funding to the arts and to end family homelessness in San Francisco.

Amidst the shifting social and cultural landscape in San Francisco, how do we maintain our roots?  The Roots In Resilience Film Festival and the Conjuring Roots visual arts program will explore how our origins affect both our present and future selves.

Happy Pride Month!  Come and celebrate the gayness of June at the QUEER as FUCK festival launch party!

In its second year, multi-disciplinary arts program URBAN x INDIGENOUS (UxI), will showcase their program Remember Our Place?, honoring ancestors in a society which is driven by the act of leaving them behind.

Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP) hosts their 12th annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival with a roster showcasing 38 innovative films from around the world!

Performer Nancy Wang will wrestle the tricky but tried and true White Rabbit, Red Rabbit play, written by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour.