Heritage and Future - Community Discussion

Join us for an engaging conversation about heritage and the future with art and culture leaders and practitioners in our community. In partnership with the Center for Native Future, Yollocalli Arts Reach, Chinese American Museum of Chicago, Project:VISION, Tyhone Dance Troupe, and more.

In the spirit of the Year of the Dragon, we approach our collaboration through the imagery of the Chinese Dragon, Loong. Loong is a mythical creature with a camel's head, cat eyes, deer horns, a serpent's body, carp scales, and eagle's claws. It symbolizes the unification of diverse forces working together to achieve excellence. Its mythical power derives from the coordination of all these elements, reflecting the reality of the everyday experience as immigrants and our shared efforts in the realm of art and culture.

We also approach the act of inheriting as a way to keep alive. Keeping alive creates opportunities for growth and renewal. Inheriting comes with responsibility and a commitment to learning, which require nurturing, dedication, and continuous reflection.

In this conversation, we will focus on cross-generational collaboration, youth engagement, and the future.

Please note tours may be canceled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Roundtable Contributors - 

• Debra Yepa-Pappan (founder) from Center for Native Future

• Vanessa Sanchez (Director of Education/Yollocalli) from National Museum of Mexican Art / Yollocalli Arts Reach

• Caroline K. Ng (Executive Director) from Chinese American Museum of Chicago

• Emily Zhang (Social Media Manager) from APIDA Arts

• Nicole Bonilla (President), Irina Cheng (alumni) from Typhoon Dance Troupe

• Sabrina Woo (Youth Program Coordinator) from Project:VISION

  
  

Accessibility:

The Heritage Museum of Asian Art's Entrance is on West 35th Street. Take the elevator to the third floor and turn right to the Museum Reception Desk. Accessible and standard toilets are located on the same floor. Free parking space is available next to the museum via West 35th Street.