Our mission is to provide resources and support for the local Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American community, and increase the visibility and representation of the Asian American diaspora in Evanston’s civic, cultural and community spaces through the arts.
VISIBLE VOICES PROJECT
The Visible Voices project is a series of storytelling events, author talks, webinars, creative workshops and art exhibitions centering Asian American voices and stories. The project aims to raise awareness of the diversity of cultures and ethnicities that represent the Asian American diaspora, to dispel harmful stereotypes and myths, and to create connections and solidarity with communities that are often silenced and whose stories go unheard.
We aim to bring them to the forefront, and invite the community to not only hear and witness, but to engage in conversation
and co-activate change.
Join us as we learn about Asian American history, make art with local artists, and hear stories from members in our community! Events will take place in different spaces throughout the City of Evanston, with in-person and virtual options for all ages!
Check back as we add to our schedule of events throughout the year and sign up to receive updates!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed, May 01Virtual EventMay 01, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMVirtual Event
Wed, May 29Evanston Public Library - Robert CrownMay 29, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMEvanston Public Library - Robert Crown, 1801 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Sat, Sep 07Studio 3Sep 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMStudio 3, 617C Grove St, Evanston, IL 60201
Looking Ahead
Suman & Tamal: A Culinary Kinship
Join us for a unique cooking experience where we learn how to make tamales and suman while discovering the shared historical, cultural and traditional roots of these incredible dishes. Journey from Mexico to the Philippines in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and Filipino History Month.
Sowing Voices Stitching Stories
Artists are cultural archivists, the keepers of history among people whose voices are often silenced and whose stories go untold. Join us for an exhibition that explores the power of traditional fiber arts practices in both historical movements of resistance and contemporary actions of personal and political empowerment.
Visible Voices: A Storytelling Event
The Visible Voices event is an evening with local Asian American leaders and community members sharing their journeys, lived experiences and stories that often go untold. The event will be an evening of storytelling with food, poetry, spoken word and music.
In the works...
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Children's storytimes with local Asian American Authors
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Learn to dance traditional Filipino and Indian dance styles
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Enjoy traditional and contemporary Asian music from local artists
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Discover, Asian American films, art, music, food and more...
local events you should check out!
EXHIBITION - SINAG: RAY OF LIGHT
On View: April 26 – May 25, 2024
"Sinag - Ray Of Light” is a show featuring works of the Sinag Art Group, an art collective of 40 filipino-american artists based in greater Chicago. The art exhibit celebrates Filipino heritage and honors Filipino health care workers, especially against the backdrop of the pandemic and rise in Asian Hate Crimes. The exhibit participants are an exciting mix of established and emerging Filipino-American visual artists and writers showcasing traditional and modern art styles, using various media from acrylic on canvas to photographs on tarpaulin.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Learn more HERE
Visible Voices Partners
McGaw YMCA, Koi Restaurant, Booked
The Visible Voices Project is supported in part by the Evanston Community Foundation and the Northwestern University Asian American Studies Program
