ASIAN AMERICAN
ARTS CHICAGO
Our Mission
APIDA Arts is now Asian American Arts Chicago
Asian American Arts Chicago, AAAC, supports and amplifies artistic expression from the Asian American diaspora in Chicago, Illinois. We produce festivals and performances and support a database of Asian American-identified artists, makers, and performers to provide better representation, equity, and opportunity. Asian American Arts Chicago is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
What We Do
Festivals + Events
Featuring Chicago-based Asian American artists, including the largest festival dedicated to AAPINH arts in the Midwest.
Arts Education
Bringing Asian American arts and performance to local communities and schools.
Asian American Artist Database
An ambitious self-populating database connecting local Asian American artists, performers, and makers with each other and potential employers.
Events
Hear compelling personal stories from Ada Cheng’s students and her “Dare To Connect!” online storytelling class. No RSVP needed for this free, in-person event.
Artist and vendor applications open until December 31, 2025!
Press
Partners + Collaborators
