USVAP will go beyond a mere cultural exchange program and provide experiences and opportunities for artists from the U.S. and Vietnam to learn about each other's cultures through artistic expression. These experiences are designed to occur over several years and through interdisciplinary artistic engagements. Ultimately, the goal of USVAP is to present a performance of artists from both countries working (for the first time since the war, and quite possibly for the first time ever) as a single organization.
Our organization offers out target market (Vietnam Veterans, individuals sensitive to the Vietnam Veteran, individuals knowledgeable about or interested in the high quality of the artists involved in USVAP events, individuals interested in the Vietnam War and its impact on our/their culture, and individuals interested in supporting international arts programs/events) an opportunity to engage in cross-cultural interactivity and create a humanistic synergism that will break the barriers that has kept our two countries apart for so many years.
Our organization is unique from our competitors because its leadership includes a connection to Vietnam through artists and individuals that fought in the war or are personally impacted by the war and are passionate about reconciliation. Also, USVAP will offer a benefit that will involve multi-disciplined collaborative events of artistic works by artists from the U.S. and Vietnam. These events/productions will include thematic dual commissions, exhibitions, master classes, education interactivity programs and symposia on cross-cultural issues.
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