Get Involved with AAWAA!
 AAWAA is always looking for enthusiastic
volunteers to help cultivate a dynamic space for Asian American women in
the arts. Lend your skills to one of our six committees: Archives, Communications, Development, Human Resources, Operations, and Programs.
We
hope you join us as we continue to grow AAWAA and volunteer your time
to any one of the committees. If you have any questions regarding how
you can help, please contact Cristal at cristal@aawaa.net.
Photo credit: AAWAA member MariNaomi, photo by Cynthia Tom
Become a Member! Benefits of AAWAA Membership
Are you interested in having your own page on AAWAA's website? Do you want to join a vibrant community of Asian American women artists and participate in AAWAA programs and events? Be counted and become a member! For details on the benefits of becoming an AAWAA member, email info@aawaa.net or complete the online application by clicking here.
AAWAA Panel at College Art Association 2011 Conference
 Topic: Under Construction: Building a New Context for Asian
American Art History
Where: College Art Association (CAA) 2011 Conference at Hilton New York
When: Saturday, February 12, 12:30–2:00pm
AAWAA is proud to present a panel discussion at this year's CAA conference. Join AAWAA's own board president, Cynthia Tom, along with curator
Linda Inson Choy, fellow panelists Mark Johnson, Susette Min, Moira Roth, and
Margo Machida as they discuss Asian American Art at CAA's centennial
conference. For more information, click here.
Refresh: An Afternoon of Relaxation and Creativity Fundraiser & Silent Auction
When:
Sunday, February 27, 2:00-6:00pm
Where:
AAWAA Studio at 1890 Bryant St, Suite 302, SF, 94110
Admission:
$5-$15 entrance fee (services not included)
Indulge in creativity, soothing beverages, and tasty treats. Get a
massage, learn new makeup tips, get your fortune read, or create an art
piece.
In addition, the silent auction will have something for everyone.
Treat yourself to a 2-week retreat in Italy, an intimate dinner for two,
spa packages, and other special delights.
This fundraiser supports A Place of Her Own, AAWAA’s multi-year project. We look forward to seeing you!
Cheers to Muses Presentation at Books Inc. in Alameda
 When:
Friday, March 18, 7:00-9:00pm
Where:
Books Inc. at 1344 Park Street, Alameda 94501
Admission:
Free and open to public
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate Asian American women artists and their muses. Join writer Roshni Rustomji, poet Maw Shein Win, poet Debbie Yee, ceramic artist Susan Almazol, and printmaker/painter Shari Arai DeBoer for this special presentation of AAWAA's self-published book, Cheers to Muses.
Save the Dates: A Place of Her Own May 2011
Excited for the next phase of A Place of Her Own? So are we! Save the dates below and stay tuned for more details about the next major exhibition.
 Opening Reception:
Thursday, May 5, 6:00-9:00pm
Artists Talk:
Saturday, May 14, 2:00-4:00pm
Literary Reading:
Thursday, May 19, 7:00-9:00pm
Closing Reception:
Thursday, May 26, 6:00-9:00pm
Debbie Yee Awarded Grant to Complete Poetry ManuscriptDebbie Yee was a recipient of a 2011 Cultural Equity Grant from the San
Francisco Arts Commission to complete a manuscript of poetry entitled, Gifting. As a part of this work, she will be partnering with Kearny Street Workshop this summer to offer a hands-on workshop on DIY Chapbooks and a
reading. Stay tuned or contact Debbie if you wish to receive formal announcement of workshop and registration information later this year. Congratulations Debbie!
Sushi Dinner and Art by Betty Kano
Have a craving for sushi and beautiful artwork? Grab some dinner at Sushi Aka Tombo in Japantown at 1737 Buchanan St., San Francisco and see artwork by AAWAA member, Betty Kano. Her work will be exhibited at the restaurant through June 2011. Don't miss it.
Passages: Honoring Black History at Ithica's Community School of Music and Arts
An interracial group of artists has come together to create Passages: Honoring Black History at downtown Ithica's Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA). The gallery exhibit features the work of four local artists of African descent--Raymond Dalton, Terry Plater, Richard Robinson, and Sharl Smith. In turn, these artists invited four guests to exhibit alongside them--Robert Andrade, Jay Potter, Lin Price, and AAWAA's very own Suzanne Onodera. If you're in the Ithica, NY area check out the exhibit, running through March 25th.
Cultural Confluences: The Art of Lenore Chinn Book Launch
 When:
Saturday, February 19, 7:00-9:00pm
Where:
the luggage store at 1007 Market Street, SF, 94103
Free and open to public
Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center announces the long-awaited publication of Cultural Confluences: The Art of Lenore Chinn.
Celebrate this exciting and historical collaboration of ideas with
eminent scholars Moira Roth, Tirza True Latimer, and Valerie Soe.
Discards & Variances by Cynthia Tom at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
 Opening Reception:
Friday, February 25, 7:00-9:00pm
Where:
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, RBI Gallery at 701 Mission Street, SF, 94103
Exhibition Dates:
February 25 thru June 12
Curator Abby Chen presents artists Cynthia Tom, Imin Yeh, and Stella Zhang in this exhibit at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts RBI Gallery. In Discards & Variances, Cynthia Tom uses little pillows and personal paintings to explore the stories of individuals discarded by families and society. The
concept of “journey” implied by Jennifer Ewing’s spirit boats (Cynthia's collaborator), provide a jump off point for hope and imagination.
Photo credit: Discards & Variances by Cynthia Tom, photo by Cris Matos
Blue- A Solo Exhibition by Hiroko To
 Opening Reception:
Friday, March 4, 6:00-8:00pm
Where:
Slate Contemporary at 4770 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 94609
Exhibition Dates:
March 4 thru April 15
In AAWAA artist Hiroko To's photography, color is one of the most important communication
tools to express herself. Her favorite
color, blue, appears often in her works. This solo exhibition will feature 11 abstract works of nature and color. For more information, click here.
Photo credit: untitled (a00917) by Hiroko To
Magical Words: Transparent Images- Salma Arastu's Solo Exhibition
 Opening Reception:
Friday, March 4, 7:00-10:00pm Where:
Islamic Cultural Center of North California at 1433 Madison Street, Oakland, 94612 Exhibition Dates: March 4 thru March 31
AAWAA artist Salma Arastu's new works were created as diptychs and combine her paintings
with Arabic Calligraphy. Through these paintings, she is trying to
convey messages about the celebration of diversity, unity, love and
compassion from Al-Quran to the people of the world with her lyrical paintings
of human universality.
Image credit: YAAllah by Salma Arastu
made in usa: Paul Fong by Flo Oy Wong Unveiling  On March 11, 5:00-7:00 pm, Euphrat Museum of Art at De Anza College will host the unveiling of AAWAA artist and founding member Flo Oy Wong's 2010 piece entitled made in usa: Paul Fong. This new work is a continuation of Flo Oy Wong's seminal made in usa: Angel Island Shhh installation, which was commissioned by Kearny Street Workshop of San Francisco and for which the organization received a National Endowment for the Arts Grant. The ceremony will present the artwork to the Honorable Assemblyman's home constituency of the 22nd District. Fong, his family, and Flo Oy wong will be in attendance at the March 11th unveiling. Also, check out this interview with Flo from the National Center for Creative Aging. Photo Credit: made in usa: Paul Fong by Flo Oy Wong, photo by Bob Hsiang.
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In this Issue
NEWS
○ Get involved!
○ Become a member!
EVENTS
○ AAWAA Panel at College Art Association 2011 Conference
○ Refresh: An Afternoon of Relaxation and Creativity Fundraiser & Silent Auction
○ Cheers to Muses Presentation at Books Inc. in Alameda
○ Save the Dates: A Place of Her Own, May 2011
MEMBER NEWS ○ Debbie Yee Awarded Grant
○ Art by Betty Kano in Japantown
○ Passages: Honoring Black History at Ithica's Community School of Music and Arts
○ Cultural Confluence: The Art of Lenore Chinn Book Launch
○ Cynthia Tom at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts ○ Blue: A Solo Exhibition by Hiroko To
○ Magical Words: Transparent Images Salma Arastu's Solo Exhibtion
○ Flo Oy Wong unveils made in usa: Paul Fong
Monographs Still Available!
Our limited edition A Place of Her Own monographs are still available! We hope that this small but powerful monograph inspires you to find your place. You can return to it time and again, write in the margins, and make it your own. On saie for $10.
Cheers to Muses Contemporary Works by Asian American Women AAWAA's unique anthology features 64 contemporary artists, focusing equally on visual and literary artists, and showcasing the broad range of talent among Asian American women. On sale for $24.95.
Upcoming Events
A Place of Her Own May 2011 SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103
A Place of Her Own is a multi-phase, multi-disciplinary project which poses the question, "If you had a place of your own, what would it be?" In May 2011, AAWAA and co-presenter Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center, will showcase the next major exhibition. For more information, click here.
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