Date: 5-18 October 2010
The American Center of Philippine Arts (ACPA) was founded in February of 2009 and provides young people the opportunity to learn about Philippine history and culture by using Philippine dance, music and the arts as a tool.
ACPA's mission is to provide a unique educational and developmental platform for multidisciplinary Philippine arts through innovative hands-on classes, collaborations, networking opportunities, and showcasing events. ACPA strives to nurture both traditional and progressive Philippine arts to strengthen the Pilipino community and ethnic identity.
The American Center of Philippine Arts starts its first ever Creative Writing Workshop Series for Youth ages 14-19 at OACC. Share your story and help strengthen our community! Learn how to create a zine or publication! Learn from established San Francisco Bay Area Pilipino American Literary Artists! Pre-register by contacting Herna ("Er-Na") at (510) 380-8250 or at herna.cruzlouie AT philippinearts.org.
Walang Hiya ("No Shame") Writing Workshop Series
For ages 14-19
October 5 - November 18, 2010
Every Tuesday and Thursday Night from 6:00pm-7:00pm @ OACC
$25.00 per student. Materials, Food & Drinks will be provided every session.
Taught by established Bay Area Pilipino American Literary Artists:
Roseli Ilano
Adrien Salazar
Michelle Ferrer
& More Guest Artists!
Let your voice be heard! Share your story and help strengthen our community! Learn how to create a zine or publication! Perform at the Pilipino American Cultural Arts Festival on November 21st!
All students will receive their own copy of "Walang Hiya," a groundbreaking collection of poetry and short fiction by today's most established and anticipated Pilipino and Pilipino American writers. Walang Hiya, a term traditionally used to shame has been reclaimed through this body of work to examine the taboo in our communities with fresh, honest and unflinching voices.
More information here.
The American Center of Philippine Arts (ACPA) was founded in February of 2009 and provides young people the opportunity to learn about Philippine history and culture by using Philippine dance, music and the arts as a tool.
ACPA's mission is to provide a unique educational and developmental platform for multidisciplinary Philippine arts through innovative hands-on classes, collaborations, networking opportunities, and showcasing events. ACPA strives to nurture both traditional and progressive Philippine arts to strengthen the Pilipino community and ethnic identity.
The American Center of Philippine Arts starts its first ever Creative Writing Workshop Series for Youth ages 14-19 at OACC. Share your story and help strengthen our community! Learn how to create a zine or publication! Learn from established San Francisco Bay Area Pilipino American Literary Artists! Pre-register by contacting Herna ("Er-Na") at (510) 380-8250 or at herna.cruzlouie AT philippinearts.org.
Walang Hiya ("No Shame") Writing Workshop Series
For ages 14-19
October 5 - November 18, 2010
Every Tuesday and Thursday Night from 6:00pm-7:00pm @ OACC
$25.00 per student. Materials, Food & Drinks will be provided every session.
Taught by established Bay Area Pilipino American Literary Artists:
Roseli Ilano
Adrien Salazar
Michelle Ferrer
& More Guest Artists!
Let your voice be heard! Share your story and help strengthen our community! Learn how to create a zine or publication! Perform at the Pilipino American Cultural Arts Festival on November 21st!
All students will receive their own copy of "Walang Hiya," a groundbreaking collection of poetry and short fiction by today's most established and anticipated Pilipino and Pilipino American writers. Walang Hiya, a term traditionally used to shame has been reclaimed through this body of work to examine the taboo in our communities with fresh, honest and unflinching voices.
More information here.
