The Humanity Through Arts in the San Jose Mercury News:
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FIRST, ORIGINAL & UNPRECENDENTED
The Humanity Through Arts proudly presents TRACES OF THE HUNDRED VIETS, an
exhibition and auction of original artworks depicting the diverse Vietnamese
experience and vision beyond the Vietnam war. With over 20 great caliber artists
representing a wide spectrum of age, experience, styles and media, this expansive
and unprecedented collection is made available to the general public for the
very first time.
Exhibition: Sunday 10/17/04 through Saturday 12/4/04. Free
of charge.
Auction-Live Painting-Reception: Saturday 12/4/04 at 2:00 P.M.
- 5:00 P.M.
Spectacular live painting by selected artists. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will
be served. Silent Auction & Live Auction on-site.
Auction-Live Painting-Reception Tickets: $30 donation suggested.
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in San Jose, on the
second floor
Address: 150 E. San Fernando St., San José, CA 95112 Directions
Please contact us at 408-221-9136 or by email through info@humanitythrougharts.org
for tickets. Tickets are limited; advanced purchase is strongly advised.
About HUMANITY THROUGH ARTS
This year’s Humanity Through Arts is being hosted by a unique collaboration
between the following Bay Area non-profit organizations: Cô VN (Creating
Opportunities in Vietnam), FHF (Friends of Hue Foundation), and VAPA (Vietnamese
American Professionals Alliance). Proceeds will benefit humanitarian programs
of Cô VN, FHF and VAPA.
About the name "TRACES OF THE HUNDRED VIETS"
For thousands of years, the Vietnamese have been taught the mythology of
being descendants of a dragon and a fairy whose union produced one hundred
children. These mythical children dispersed to the mountains and to the seas.
They became the ancestors of the modern Vietnamese. This myth teaches that the
Vietnamese people are culturally diverse, but all share a common heritage.
Now living all over the world, Vietnamese artists continue to preserve their
heritage while adapting to new or changing environments. These artists are
thriving in the modern art scene. They explore new media and travel far
beyond the boundaries of traditional Vietnamese themes and media. Whether new
or
traditional, their arts still hint at the traces of the hundred Viets.
About VAPA
VAPA (Vietnamese American Professionals Alliance) is a network of Vietnamese
American professionals formed to serve the community and to support the professional
and personal development of its members. For more information on VAPA, visit
www.vapabayarea.org
About Cô VN
Cô VN (Creating Opportunities in Vietnam) has a mission of improving
the quality of life of disadvantaged women in Vietnam. Cô VN encourages
and fosters entrepreneurship as a means to reduce poverty, raise income, and
enable self-reliance among women in Vietnam. For additional information on Cô
VN, visit www.covn.org
About FHF
FHF (Friends of Hue Foundation) provides assistance to impoverished people
and victims of natural disasters in Thua Thien Hue province of Central Vietnam.
Built and successfully maintain the only American run orphanage in Thua Thien
Hue province. For additional information on FHF, visit www.friendsofhue.org