East by Southeast East” culture in the “Southeast” of America: Connecting and supporting local Asian Artists in Atlanta • IG
A Georgia-based nonprofit composed of parents, students, educators, and activists that works to reshape K-12 education so that classrooms fully honor Asian American histories and the stories of all students of color through advocacy, teacher training, curriculum development, and community engagement)
The Bite of Korea (The BOK) offers both traditional Korean dishes as well as creative & cultural infusion dishes. Our mission is “To become a good bridge between Korean culture and all of our guests by serving great food and excellent customer service.” Website
The Asian American Advocacy Fund is a grassroots 501(c)4 social welfare organization dedicated to building a politically-conscious, engaged, and progressive Asian American base in Georgia. We amplify the collective power of Georgia’s Asian American communities’ through community organizing, storytelling, electoral organizing, and policy advocacy. We work in deep and transformative partnerships towards a hopeful future and dignified present for all.
Atlanta Chinese Dance Company educates and entertains audiences about Chinese and Chinese American history and culture through the art of Chinese dance. Founded in 1991 by Hwee-Eng Y. Lee and co-directed by Hwee-Eng and Kerry Lee, the multigenerational troupe has enchanted audiences from walks of life through original full-evening Chinese dance productions as well as community performances, lecture-demonstrations, and workshops/residencies throughout metro Atlanta and beyond. Most notably, Atlanta Chinese Dance Company helped showcase Atlanta to the world as performers in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Centennial Olympic Games. For more than a decade, they performed a culturally authentic “Chinese variation” in Act 2 of Atlanta Ballet’s “Nutcracker” at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.
The Asian Student Alliance (ASA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Asian American educators from Gwinnett in the aftermath of the 2021 March 16th Atlanta Spa Shooting. ASA was born out of the need for a safe space for youth to share their experiences as Asian American and dream up a better future together. Through our monthly programming, ASA engages middle school, high school, and college-aged youth in advocacy, civic engagement, and leadership development.
ATL Radical Art (ARA) is a collective of local Atlanta artists committed to the creation of a radical and artistic counterculture in response to the social and political climate of our time. The collective’s artists engage in performances/experiments that shed light on topics of intersectional struggle, liberation, and protest from around the globe. ARA’s vision is to create spaces and works that thrive independent of institutional funding, finding its strength in community support. This community is primarily for people of color, women, queer & trans artists across multiple disciplines as well as accomplices who are working jointly with us towards similar goals and prioritize the visibility of said communities in Atlanta’s art scene.
Badass Asian Womenis a club of Metro Atlanta Asian American women using our collective strength to bring positive change to the local community. Through in-person events, an online forum and an annual service project, our goal is to show the impact that we can have as a group, while inspiring our members to become more civically engaged.
The Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists is advancing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander theater through a national network of organizations, collectives, and artists. We envision Asian American theater as integral to our national culture.
The Clarkston Community Center is a nonprofit cultural, arts, and educational hub serving one of the most diverse cities in the country. We offer arts, youth programs, adult education, community events, and social-connectedness initiatives that bring people together across cultures and generations. Our mission is to create a welcoming space where diverse communities can learn, gather, and thrive.
Escuelitas is a Buford Highway-based organization dedicated to fostering a humanizing education model that builds critical consciousness. As students and educators of ethnic studies, we aim to provide an academically, intellectually, culturally, and politically robust education for the collective liberation of the Global U.S. South…AND BEYOND! ”
Latinas in Media Atlanta(LIMA) is a community collective of filmmakers and industry professionals committed to uplifting and showcasing Latine talent in Georgia’s thriving film and television industry.
Minhwa Spirits is a local Atlanta-based distillery and restaurant, and we craft traditional Korean spirits for today’s culture. We want to showcase Korea’s rich history through our company and spirits.
Out of Hand works at the intersection of art, social impact, and civic engagement. We help create a more just world through programs that combine theater and film with information and conversation.
We Love Buford Highway is a 501(c)3 nonprofit preserving the multicultural identity of Atlanta’s Buford Highway.
