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Photo gallery APIDA art show: Courage in Community

April 19, 2022

“Courage in Community” was the theme of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month Art Show, held at the Multicultural Student Center lounge in the Red Gym on April 16. More than 50 people perused through the art at the event, which included an art exhibit, magazine launch and social time.

Samantha Greco (left) and Allie Ho enjoy spring rolls.

Samantha Greco (left) and Allie Ho enjoy spring rolls. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Guests peruse through student-created artwork.

Guests peruse through student-created artwork. Photo by: Jeff Miller

The artwork from student artists was in a variety of mediums.

The artwork from student artists was in a variety of mediums. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Guests look at student artwork on display, including photography by Koda Parker, at left, and wedding-dress sketches by Pahoua Yang.

Guests look at student artwork on display, including photography by Koda Parker, at left, and wedding-dress sketches by Pahoua Yang. Photo by: Jeff Miller

A hand-painted tote bag by Thuy-Trang Le is among student-created artwork on display during  the show.

A hand-painted tote bag by Thuy-Trang Le is among student-created artwork on display during the show. Photo by: Jeff Miller

A sign with the question “What does courage in community mean to you?” prompts viewer participation.

A sign with the question “What does courage in community mean to you?” prompts viewer participation. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Tags with written responses to the prompted question “What does courage in community mean to you?” hang from decorative tree.

Tags with written responses to the prompted question “What does courage in community mean to you?” hang from decorative tree. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Standing at the front of the room, planning committee members Manola Inthavong, at far left, and Juliet Chang, second from left, make introductory comments for the art show.

Standing at the front of the room, planning committee members Manola Inthavong, at far left, and Juliet Chang, second from left, make introductory comments for the art show. Photo by: Jeff Miller

From left to right, students Ace Lo (with back to camera), Manola Inthavong, Emily Ren, Chee Meng Xiong and Qiuwen Quan look through the newest annual copy of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month Planning Committee’s magazine.

From left to right, students Ace Lo (with back to camera), Manola Inthavong, Emily Ren, Chee Meng Xiong and Qiuwen Quan look through the newest annual copy of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month Planning Committee’s magazine. Photo by: Jeff Miller

Student musicians Sebasian Yang on guitar and Haruka Ishii on vocals perform.

Student musicians Sebasian Yang on guitar and Haruka Ishii on vocals perform. Photo by: Jeff Miller

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