Profile

The Asian American Women Artists Alliance (AAWAA) was established in 1998 by four Asian women: Ellen Hsiao, Yan Kong, Terumi Kaneyasu, and Michelle Lui. The organization has enabled emerging women artists, especially those of Asian descent, to create art and present their works to the diverse communities around New York City.

Asian American Women Artists Alliance creates a welcoming environment where these artists can meet; exchange art resources and information; and exhibit their work. Through group exhibitions, AAWAA cultivates and brings together a broad range of artwork from diverse and multicultural constituents. Our exhibition programs present works of all artistic levels which represent the swirl of new work emerging from the cultural interplay between East and West. AAWAA brings artists together to inspire and encourage each other, and to present their unique perspective to the greater community.

AAWAA is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization. Our membership is open to outside artists (including non-Asian artists, and men) who wish to join us or wish to be part of the decision making team. Our organizational structure is constantly evolving around new members for ideas and energy. Our sense of mission fueled our early years and has carried the organization to its present development. We are excited about what lies ahead.