The United States Vietnam Arts Program

NEWS!!!!

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USVAP and Kimo's ensemble Kimotion has been selected to perform at the International Hue Festival in Hue Vietnam June 1st through June 5th. Please go to http://www.huefestival.com for additional information on the festival.

It is a great honor for USVAP to represent the US at this festival and we hope you can help by donating towards our travel.

Please see additional information about Kimotion at kimotion.org



Mission
The mission of The United States Vietnam Arts Program (USVAP) (formerly ArtSynergy) is to provide opportunities for artists from Vietnam and the United States to work collaboratively on artistic projects; to offer encouragement and support for the collaborative process particularly across cultural boundaries; and to bring together new and existing audiences to discover or rediscover the cultural and artistic traditions of both countries.

Statement of Purpose
USVAP will develop opportunities for artists from Vietnam and the United States in a variety of disciplines to collaborate on creating, performing or exhibiting works to audiences. In addition, a primary goal of the program will be to educate audiences in both countries of the rich cultural traditions and experiences before, during and since the war.

 

 

 

Lai Khe Vietnam 1970

Lai Khe Vietnam 1998

"When I left for Vietnam in 1970, the most significant item that represented who I was to this culture was my M16 rifle. Today, when I return to Vietnam, I bring not a weapon, but my music."

James Kimo Williams, composer and veteran on his return to Vietnam in 1998

 

 

 


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Board Members:

Anh Nguyen

Lores Nguyen

Michelle Woods

Hiep Do

Annette Barbier

Nissan Wasfie

Kimo WIlliams