Access for All Community Day - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at The New Britain Museum of American Art
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 05/17/2025
Free Admission all day!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Museum!
In collaboration with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut (APAC), a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that provides services and education for and about the Asian American community.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Schedule:
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Art Activity in Studio A: Warli Painting Drop-In Studio Activity with Rashmi Talpade
11-11:30 a.m. | Introduction then Dance Performance by Asian Performing Arts
11:30-11:40 a.m. | AoCA fellow Ying Ye presents her Seed to Table interactive activity
11:40-11:45 a.m. | Citation by NB City Council (Candyce Scott) and Introduction to Oral History Project
11:45 a.m.-12:20 p.m. | Dance Performance by PAAC (Philippine-American Association of Connecticut)
12:20-12:50 p.m. | Dance Performance by Rasa Dance Project
12:55-1:30 p.m. | New England Kendo Demonstration
Throughout the Day:
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Seed to Table Interactive Activity with AoCA Fellow Ying Ye
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Oral History Project: Share and record your personal stories to contribute to a public archive of Asian American narratives and experiences.
Tabling by:
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AAAPI Center: Central Connecticut State University
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Tibetan American Community of CT
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Students for a Free Tibet
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Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT (APAC)
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New Britain YWCA
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Vietnamese Mutual Assistance Association of CT
In the Café:
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Tomo’s Japanese Mart: TOMO's JAPANESE MART is your go-to destination! We’ve carefully curated a wide selection of high-quality products from Japan, including premium seasoning, traditional snacks, and healthy beverages. We're also introducing a specialty sushi bar where you can enjoy freshly crafted sushi prepared by skilled chefs. Savor a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and classic Japanese bites while you shop – the perfect blend of convenience and flavor!
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Chai and Biscuits by Mohit B
You and your family can enjoy Free Admission all day once a month, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
The New Britain Museum of American ArtLocation:
56 Lexington Street
New Britain , CT, 06052United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
860-229-0257Contact name:
Lisa Lappe
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
05/17/2025
Time:
11 AM
Price:
FREE
Ages
All AgesWeb Service