Who We Are
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, community archives, and education. Our work centers on 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 deeper understanding of Asian American experiences within the broader American story.
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Roots Unveiled: Chinese American History 1783 -1945
Research-based exhibition uncovering early Chinese American history in Texas through archives, oral histories, and contemporary art.
Besides Math - Celebration of Young Asian American Art
A youth-centered art exhibition empowering students to connect creativity with cultural identity and lived experience on top of academic pressure.
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Stories Missing From the American Record
For generations, Asian American histories—especially early Chinese American stories in Texas—have remained fragmented, overlooked, or undocumented. As archives fade and community knowledge disappears, these stories risk being lost forever.
Where Research, Art, and Community Come Together
AAACI transforms archival research and oral histories into public-facing exhibitions, films, and educational programs. Through research-based art and community collaboration, history becomes something people can see, hear, and experience—not just read about.
Preserving History for Public Access and Future Generations Supporting text
Through public humanities research, community archives, and youth training, AAACI builds long-term infrastructure for historical preservation. Our work ensures Asian American histories are not only preserved—but integrated into public education, cultural institutions, and collective memory
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