The Asian Arts & Culture Center (AA&CC) at Towson University engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of artistic and cultural learning experiences related to Asia. Our programs increase understanding of the world's diverse cultures, challenge stereotypes, strengthen cultural competency, and offer unique perspectives on creativity and the human experience.
About this Organization
Mission The Asian Arts & Culture Center (AA&CC) at Towson University engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of artistic and cultural learning experiences related to Asia. Our programs increase understanding of the world's diverse cultures, challenge stereotypes, strengthen cultural competency, and offer unique perspectives on creativity and the human experience. Exhibitions AA&CC presents exhibitions on campus and in the community, featuring diverse arts, culture, and ideas from across the community and around the world, often with interactive elements. Exhibits regularly feature and are co-curated with international, national, and community artists and specialists. Objects from AA&CC’s art collection are usually on view on campus. Community Programs AA&CC partners with local artists, communities, and organizations to promote intercultural sharing, support AAPI creatives, and celebrate local Asian American history. Asia North, co-presented annually with Central Baltimore Partnership and multiple local partners, celebrates the Charles North neighborhood’s diverse communities and history as a Koreatown. Our Stories Virtual Festival celebrates our common humanity and the unique beauty of diverse experiences with personal and cultural stories shared through narrative, music, art, animation/video/short film, and more. Asia in Maryland (AIM) AIM engages the community and showcases the stories of Maryland-based Asian and AAPI) artists and creatives. The series increases awareness and understanding of Maryland’s diversity through exhibitions, workshops, family programs, performances, courses, and more. Through the unique power of the arts to connect people on personal and emotional levels, participants gain intimate understandings of the integral roles that over 500,000 Asian and AAPI residents play in the fabric of Maryland life. Asia@Towson On-campus, AA&CC produces student-focused festivals and events that both educate and entertain. We also sponsor TU’s Cambodian music ensemble, bring guest artists to classes, provide workshops, and more. Asia Online Objects from AA&CC's art collection, past exhibitions, and other digital resources are available on the AA&CC website. AA&CC website: towson.edu/asianartsServices/Opportunities
AA&CC presents exhibitions on campus and in the community, featuring diverse arts, culture, and ideas from across the community and around the world, often with interactive elements. Exhibits regularly feature and are co-curated with international, national, and community artists and specialists. Objects from AA&CC’s art collection are usually on view on campus.
AA&CC partners with local artists, communities, and organizations to promote intercultural sharing, support AAPI creatives, and celebrate local Asian American history. Asia North, co-presented annually with Central Baltimore Partnership and multiple local partners, celebrates the Charles North neighborhood’s diverse communities and history as a Koreatown. Our Stories Virtual Festival celebrates our common humanity and the unique beauty of diverse experiences with personal and cultural stories shared through narrative, music, art, animation/video/short film, and more.
AIM engages community and showcases the stories of Maryland-based Asian and AAPI) artists and creatives. The series increases awareness and understanding of Maryland’s diversity through exhibitions, workshops, family programs, performances, courses, and more. Through the unique power of the arts to connect people on personal and emotional levels, participants gain intimate understandings of the integral roles that over 500,000 Asian and AAPI residents play in the fabric of Maryland life.
On campus, AA&CC produces student-focused festivals and events that both educate and entertain. We also sponsor TU’s Cambodian music ensemble, bring guest artists to classes, provide workshops, and more.
Objects from AA&CC's art collection, past exhibitions, and other digital resources are available on the AA&CC website.