Arts Activities Support

The funded project - Pan Asian Arts Series will include: 1) Bamboo on University is a mixture of diverse Pan Asian performing arts activities along University Transit sites, with various spots featuring: multimedia out-door exhibitions, dance/music, all related to Bamboo theme; 2) Festival/Asian Style, a Pan-Asian arts/dance showcase at May 4th, 2014, at Landmark Center. Outcome 1: Successfully host the Le SueurBamboo on UniversityLe Sueur project, with 20 artists and 1000 audience throughout the day. Outcome 2: Successfully host the Festival/Asian Style," a Pan-Asian arts/dance showcase at May 4th, 2014, at Landmark Center, with 30 performing arts teams, 300+ artists and 3000 audience throughout the day.The funded project will be evaluated through: 1) Artistically - The Series is well received by the general public appreciation, and reach the estimated number of audience and artists' involvement; 2) Financially - All planned activities are completed within budget between Income and Expenses; and 3) Experientially - Artists from diverse backgrounds work together as a team and increase their appreciation of collaboration and mutual understanding, as well as the transformative nature of the performing arts. Additionally, We will evaluate the success through audience feedback/surveys about the quality of the Festivals, and its effects on the community, such as: increasing participation among Asian Americans and Pacific Islander youth in the performing arts, and increasing mainstream society’s understanding of Pan-Asian cultures and arts, etc."