Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco

SUPPORT “WE THE FUTURE”: STOP AAPI HATE & RECOVERY THRU THE ARTS

 “We the Future”  is an initiative to present bold art with social and economic transformation for the healing and recovery of the community. “We the Future”  is an active, loud and essential voice at the forefront of Stop AAPI Hate.

Support Chinese Culture Center’s “We the Future” Initiative to:

1. Empower community building and Uplift Diverse Voices: Celebrating diverse voices, creativity and innovations in our communities through programming like WOMEN: From Her to Here exhibition, Chinatown Pride, which uplifting womxn, feminist and LGBTQ API voices; empowering womxn asylum seekers through healing and storytelling with artist Sofia Cordova.
2. Champion Artists at the Forefront of Activism and Social Justice: Support programming such as “Artists Against Anti-Asian Violence,” “From Bay to Atlanta” and a series of rapid response solidarity building that integrates arts in combating anti-Asian hate, building solidarity with Black Lives Matter, and long-term cross-sector community partnerships with artists.
3. Support Economic Recovery: Creating art through vital community spaces such as 41 Ross, and vital mural projects that supports the economic recovery of Chinatown.
4. Envision a more just and equitable future, through building partnership across all sectors to advance racial justice.

ART IS FUNDAMENTAL TO BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

CCC is a space dedicated to the growth of artists to be the voice for the community. In our programming, we uplift to the forefront, voices of marginalized communities.

CCC supports emerging artists, immigrant, refugee, QTPOC through:

1. Exhibition projects that spark dialogue on equality, justice, and global concerns while directly supporting marginalized artists;
2. Public art activations that reimagine SF Chinatown’s through transforming everyday spaces into artistic venues;
3. Community-based art projects that incubate artists to work in an environment that balance between experimentation and community engagement, while empowering community members to be creative agents through co-creation & participation.

GIVING A VOICE FOR EQUALITY 

Your contribution will uplift diverse voices and elevate the underserved. Art is an essential part of recovery and social change. Consider donating to elevate community stories through education and contemporary art.

Chinatown is one of America’s most important historical and cultural neighborhoods. At the frontier of immigrant rights and neighborhood preservation, Chinatown is contributor to the City’s diversity through its intergenerational leadership, cross-sector collaborations, and commitment to racial equity. 

Chinese Culture Center (CCC) has a long history of presenting bold art with social transformation & community impact by sparking critical dialogues on equity. We provide a safe environment for artists who champion activism, resiliency, and healthy communities. In doing so, we shift dominant narratives, empower change, and reimagine our futures.

EQUITY STATEMENT

CCC believes that a healthy and democratic community must include a vibrant creative life accessible for all. Our policies, best practices, and creative work are driven by cultural equity principles that advance an inclusive and just future. We are a loud advocate for respectful and equitable investments (public and private) to BIPOC communities, championing artists who work in activism, resiliency, and healthy communities.

WE我們: THE FUTURE: HONORING APA TRAILBLAZERS

CCC is celebrating 56 years of community building and the arts on May 20th, 2021. This year's gala theme is "We我們: The Future" and we are honoring leaders who have made a difference in the community, and to celebrate the work around Stop AAPI Hate and solidarity building through the arts for a more just and equitable future. Register for tickets and read more about our 2021 honorees here.