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Coming Up at Asian Arts Initiative

All activities will take place at Asian Arts Initiative’s new home at 1219 Vine Street in Chinatown, Philadelphia, unless otherwise noted.

In Our Theater        In Our Gallery      Upcoming Workshops

           

View our spring 2010 season calendar

See video footage of our previous exhibit, Urban Convergence



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In Our Theater

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Moving Beyond Form
Explorations in Rhythm & Storytelling in Classical & Contemporary Indian Dance
Friday, February 26, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 4:30 p.m.
$20 general admission; student + group discounts available
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For two days, on one stage, MOVING BEYOND FORM brings together three distinctly different choreographers and ensembles -- ANNELIZE MACHADO, THE POST NATYAM COLLECTIVE, and Philadelphia's very own URMIKA DEVI DANCE COLLECTIVE -- exploring the boundaries of contemporary culture through works inspired by modern dance, ballet, yoga, martial arts, and the classical Indian dance forms of Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak.

For more info, click below.

Photography by Iva Momcheva

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Family Style
Open Mic Series
Third Fridays of the month:
UPCOMING: Friday, February 19, 7:30 p.m.
 $5-10 sliding scale admission
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Hosted by YELLOW RAGE (Michelle Myers and Catzie Vilayphonh), our popular monthly Asian American open mic FAMILY STYLE welcomes extended “family” from all communities and cultures.

Check out the Inquirer's full-color centerfold article about Family Style!

Want to perform at the open mic? Advance sign-up is strongly recommended! Click below to read the rules and sign up.


Photography by Derek Srisaranard

February's open mic features musician JAY LEGASPI and the theme "WHERE'S THE LOVE? A Post-Valentine's Day Celebration."

Photography by Catzie Vilayphonh


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In Our Gallery

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Carrying Across
February 19 - April 30
Opening Reception: March 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Curated by local artist YVONNE LUNG, CARRYING ACROSS is a multi-media group exhibition that explores the nature, processes, and products of interpretation and translation. The findings range from morbidly beautiful to elegantly understated, hysterical to heartfelt.

Featuring artwork by Sama Alshaibi, Midori Harima, Tomiko Jones, Jong Kyu Kim, Sarah Koljonen, Larry Lee, Yvonne Lung, Shanjana Mahmud, Rana Sindhikara and I Gusti Putu Hardana Putra, and James Sham.
Check back later for a sneak peek!

Postcard design by Yvonne Lung


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Upcoming Workshops

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All youth workshops are free, unless otherwise noted.

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Introduction to Theatre & Performance
February 13 - March 20
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Led by Gary San Angel, this interactive workshop will develop students' skills and confidence in public performance. No performance experience is required. Full scholarships are available!

Please fill out the application below and contact Toni at 215.557.0455 ext. 222 or Toni@asianartsinitiative.org.

Workshop Application - download
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Introduction to Theatre Production
February 12th - March 26th
Many Friday evenings

Led by Gary San Angel, this interactive workshop will introduce students new to theatre production to lighting design and tech as well as sound design and tech. No experience is required. Full scholarships are available!

Please fill out the application below and contact Toni at 215.557.0455 ext. 222 or Toni@asianartsinitiative.org.

Workshop Application - download

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Youth Lounge
February 3 - June 11
Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:30 - 6 p.m.

Open house: Friday, January 29, 3:30 p.m.


Drop in any Wednesday or Friday afternoon! Fun workshops, b-boy and martial arts practice, open studio to make art, and new friends galore! And refreshments provided, too! No registration required.

Guitar Club - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Movie Nite - 2nd Fridays, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

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Asian Arts Initiative hosts
in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program:
Mural Corps
January 12 - June 4
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.



Mural Corps is a year-round program that engages youth (ages 14-22) in every aspect of the mural-making process from planning to implementation to evaluation. It is an innovative youth development program designed to provide critical job skills and increase educational opportunities while cultivating virtuosity in the fine arts. Participants will receive stipends

Please fill out the application below and contact Toni at 215.557.0455 ext. 222 or Toni@asianartsinitiative.org.

Workshop Application - download



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Please note our new mailing address:

      Asian Arts Initiative
      1219 Vine Street
      Philadelphia, PA 19107
      Phone: (215) 557-0455