Asian American Artists Collective

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UPCOMING EVENTS 2005

KITCHEN POEMS
(info accurate as of Summer 05) KP meets every Wedneday evening from 6:30-8:30pm at Free Street Theater, located at 1419 W. Blackhawk (a few blocks away from Division on the Blue Line). Contact Helene for additional details:
heleneiswaiting@gmail.com
773-732-4050

PROJECT A
Project A is working on a poster project and is up to some other random mischief. Contact Greg Grucel for the latest scoop at projecta@greegor.com

YAWP
YAWPers are getting ready to attend the 3rd National APIA Spoken Word & Poetry Summit in Boston. They just finished the August 13, 2005 UNTRANSLATABLE!
YAWP BENEFIT @ Insight Arts Auditorium
featuring writers & performers from YAWP along with local musicians and artists
(INCLUDING: THE PACIFICS, Ramon Bonzon and more)
Click here for more YAWP info

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Our annual art and performance show premiering works by literary, performance and visual artists of AAAC.

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2nd National APIA Spoken Word and Poetry Summit highlighted the oral tradition of story-telling and poetry as a fundamental medium for creating culture, preserving history and transforming community.

NEXT GENERAL MEETING

?? we haven't had one in a long time....

"Remembering Vincent: From Square One to Justice" sought to honor the life of Vincent Chin, continued the dialogue regarding anti-Asian violence and hate crimes, and explored ways to take action against current anti-Asian sentiment in a "post 9-1-1 age."

A group show by Project A
featuring Michelle Alba, Laura Kina, Suraiya Nathani, and Phloe
at the CIU Art Lounge
Chicago Illini Union
University of Illinios at Chicago

re:911 is an exploration of the events of September 11th and a reflection of how art can transcribe and transcend the politics of terror and media terrorism.

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PAST SHOWS

Sept 20 & Sept 29 2004 - "Talk Back" with Kayhan Irani & Kristina Wong 7:30pm DePaul University Student Center
2250 N. Sheffield #341A

Sept 3 2004- Chop 3
A Concert Benefit for the Asian American Artists Collective Chicago (AAAC) and the Foundation For Asian American Independent Media (FAAIM)

Aug 18 2004- YAWP! The Echo Project: The Roots of Our Legacy 6pm reception 6:30-8pm Reading UIC Chicago Circle Center Ward Gallery750 W. Halsted St. Chicago

April 2004 at Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N. State St, Chicago) Project A "Coming Soon"

April 2004 Gallery 312 (312 N. May St, Chicago) Project A "100 Cuts"

April 2004 at Gene Siskel Film Center (164 N. State St, Chicago) - Mars, Marriage and Mass DistrAction, a Collective Show (Asian American Film Showcase Closing Show)