As immigrants, refugees, and their descendants, members of the Vietnamese community have strived to bridge connections across generations. Whether it be the lingering weight of wartime pain, unspoken mental health struggles, loss of cultural ties… the efforts to form that bridge have been met with difficult challenges. However, the spirit of the Vietnamese community is resilient. Within our stories are hardships, but also recovery, growth, and collaboration to mend the wounds of past and present to achieve intergenerational healing.
This 10-month exhibit showcases artworks from six local artists of Vietnamese descent:
- Jess Boyd
- Amy Duong
- Cindy Anh Thư Nguyễn
- Sarah Nguyễn
- Caitlin Truong
- Tai Vugia
Learn more about the artists and their work here:
Upcoming Call for Art
Are you interested in showcasing your art at the Little Saigon Creative? The 2023 exhibit’s art call is closed for submissions. Stay tuned to see when the next call for art opens!
General Selection Criteria
The selection of the art will be a community process and will go through a selection committee. The community selection committee will consist of a diverse panel of community members from various art and culture backgrounds. Below are some of the selection criteria:
- Artistic expression: Mastery of skills and techniques, communication of unique vision or perspective, approaches to process and presentation. How does the artist connect their piece and experience to the presenting theme and does the piece represent this vision?
- Experience with the Vietnamese diaspora and/or Asian Pacific American communities: Experiences working with or being a part of the Vietnamese diaspora and/or Asian Pacific American communities; understanding their identities, challenges, and culture.
- Representation: Does the artist and artwork represent a notion or idea valued by sectors of the Vietnamese diaspora community? Is the artist a representative of the community? Does the artist represent a voice for underrepresented communities?