Celebrating Asian American Art & Culture

The Asian American Art & Culture Initiative (AAACI) is a nonprofit public humanities organization dedicated to preserving and amplifying Asian American history through research-based art, including Asian American film, community archives, and education. Our work emphasizes Asian American art, Asian American oral history, and archival research, making overlooked histories accessible through exhibitions, film, and public programs. By building an Asian American archive grounded in ethical research and community collaboration, AAACI advances public humanities practice and fosters a deeper understanding of Asian American experiences in the broader American narrative, including the significant contributions of Chinese American art and film. As we explore the intersection of AI filmmaking and traditional art forms, we aim to enrich the dialogue around Asian American identity and representation.