SUMMER 2019
Exhibition | ASIA IN MARYLAND: Community Student Art Exhibition
JULY 21 - 26, 2019
ASIAN ARTS GALLERY, CA 2037
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The AA&CC is excited to present our first ever Asia in Maryland: Community Student Art Exhibition. This week-long exhibition features Madhubani-style and other Indian folk art-inspired
work by students of community artist Rachana Saurabh. Madhubani painting is an ancient
Indian folk art characterized by eye-catching geometrical patterns, and motifs of
flowers, birds and other animals.
Admission is free.
Gallery Hours during exhibition: Sunday, 3 - 5 p.m.; Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 4
p.m.
FALL 2019
Exhibition | SAYAKA GANZ: RECLAIMED CREATIONS
September 19 - December 7 (Closed Nov. 27-30)
ASIAN ARTS GALLERY, CA 2037
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Enter a wonderland of airy horses, birds, and sea creatures appearing to fly, swim,
run and swirl. Sayaka Kajita Ganz creates sculptures from reclaimed plastic objects, arranging the fragments of waste
into fluid images of birds and animals that appear to be created from brush strokes.
The artist states, “My work is about perceiving harmony, even in situations that appear
chaotic from the inside,” and notes that her work is inspired by “Shinto animist belief
that all things in the world have spirits.”
Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C., David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director
Visit the touring exhibition website.
Admission is free.
Gallery Hours during exhibition: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Gallery Talk & Opening Reception | Meet the Artist: Sayaka Kajita Ganz
Thursday, September 19, 6:30 p.m.
Asian Arts Gallery and Atrium, Center for the ARTS
Celebrate the opening of Reclaimed Creations with a gallery talk by and opening reception with artist, Sayaka Kajita Ganz.
Ganz is a world citizen who was born in Yokohama; grew up in Japan, Brazil, and Hong Kong; and studied, taught, and works in the United States. She discusses her process and philosophy of creating welded sculptures of animal forms.
Interactive Community Performance | Nakatani Gong Orchestra (NGO)
Saturday, November 16, 8 p.m.
The Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore
Avant-garde sound artist, master percussionist and composer, Tatsuya Nakatani, performs genre-defying solo works and leads local players in playing complex, harmonic compositions on Chinese wind gongs using his original bowing technique. The Japanese concept of ma (emptiness) and the physicality of vibration are central to Nakatani’s compositions and philosophy of sound.
Community Event | Family Arts Day
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, NOON - 4 P.M.
CENTER FOR THE ARTS ATRIUM AND GALLERIES
Drop-in for an afternoon of hands-on art activities, interactive gallery tours, story
time, and more inspired by the current exhibitions in the Center for the Arts galleries
and Asian Arts and Culture Center. The day’s activities are designed and guided by
Towson University students, faculty and staff. Visitors of all ages welcome!
Partners: TU COMMUNITY ART CENTER, Asian Arts and Culture Center, TU Community Dance,
Cook Library, Center for the Arts Galleries, Department of Art + Design, Art History
& Art Education, Department of Early Childhood Education
Performance | TU Ensembles: World Music, Cambodian Classical, and Steel Pan
TUESDAY, November 19, 8 p.m.
Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042, CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Students in the TU World Music Ensemble, directed by Andrea Vercoe, TU Cambodian Classical
Music Ensemble, directed by Chum Ngek, and TU Steel Pan Ensemble, directed by Mark
Craig, will each perform in this joint concert. Co-presented by the Asian Arts & Culture
Center and TU Department of Music.
Admission is free.
Additional programs and events to be announced.
Past Events
Exhibition | Mastering Infinite Strength: Asia's Martial Arts
February 15 - May 12 (closed Mar. 17 - 24)
ASIAN ARTS GALLERY, CA 2037
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Explore the diverse world of martial arts—such as kung fu, kobudo, tang soo do, and
kendo—originating in China, Japan, and Korea. Regional martial arts specialists present
their insights and expertise about training, fighting techniques, mental discipline,
self-defense, sport and more. Learn about the histories of these traditions and their
global diffusion.
Admission is free.
Gallery Hours during exhibition: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Exhibition & Festival | Asia North: A Celebration of Art, Culture & Community
March 29 - April 28
Motor House, 120 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
FRIDAY, March 29 | Opening Reception & Performance, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 30 | exhibition, performances, Hands-on activities, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.;
CHARM CITY UNDERGROUND NIGHT MARKET, 7 P.M. - 1 A.M.
Sunday, March 31 | Taste of Koreatown Food Tour, 3 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Celebrate Baltimore's Charles North neighborhood -- its past and present history as
a “Koreatown” and part of the Station North Arts and Entertainment district, as well
as its increasing cultural diversity. An exhibit titled "Intricate Layers" features
work by local artists who are Asian and Asian American. Performances by EN'B, Ami
Dang, Washington Salmunori, lion dancers, Chalak Bollywood Dancers, Sound of Heaven,
Divya Raja, Phounam Pin, Shodekeh, and Baltimore Asian Pasifika Arts Collective (BAPAC).
Join a tour of Asian restaurants in the neighborhood. Co-presented with Central Baltimore
Partnership and The Motor House. Further Details to come.
Exhibition admission is free.
Motor House Gallery is open during Motor House events.
Multi-Media Dance Performance and Q&A | Akiko Kitamura's Cross Transit
Friday, March 15, 8 P.M.
Stephens Hall Theatre
International choreographer and dancer, Akiko Kitamura, and Cambodian artist and photographer,
Kim Hak merge photography, voice, video and multimedia technology with traditional
and contemporary dance, music, and martial arts to convey the universally relevant
but rapidly fading memories of the Cambodian history. The Baltimore Asian Pasifika Arts Collective moderates a Q&A with the artists immediately
following the performance.
TICKETS: $25 Regular Price, $15 AA&CC Members, $10 non-TU students, $5 TU students with valid OneCard. www.tuboxoffice.com
Workshop | Beginner's Self-Defense - Featuring Tang Soo Do and Karate
Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p.m.
University Union, UU 305
Learn the basics of body posture, voice tactics, establishing boundaries, and easy-to-remember
movements to defend yourself. Come prepared by wearing athletic clothing and shoes.
Recommended for ages 18+.
REGISTER: $0 - $15
Workshop | Introduction to Kung Fu, Contemporary Wushu and Sanda!
Wednesday, February 27, 6:30 p.m.
University Union, Chesapeake 3
Experience, first hand, the exciting world of Chinese Martial Arts! Participants will
focus their minds, root their stances, snap their kicks, and drive their punches.
All experience levels, including total beginners, will learn something new and get
a good workout guided by instructors from Goh's Kung Fu. Join us and learn something
powerful!
REGISTER: $0 - $15
Demonstration | Introduction to Kendo "The Way of the Sword"
Thursday, March 7, 6:30 P.M.
UNIVERSITY UNION, CHESAPEAKE 1
Learn the fixed forms (kata) that make up the basic elements of kendo swordsmanship.
Kata include fundamental techniques of attacking and counter-attacking and have practical
applications in general kendo.
REGISTER: $0 - $15
Demonstration | Feeding Crane Style Kung Fu
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 6:30 P.M.
UNIVERSITY UNION, UU 305
"Feeding Crane” (Sit-hoh-kun or She-he-quan) is a branch of the White Crane kungfu
which originated in Southern China and is preserved in Taiwan. The Crane system is
known for its burst of power and footwork. The demo session will introduce the basic
conditioning activities for power burst development and the basic forms for footwork
training.
REGISTER: $0 - $15
Continuing Programs
Asia in Maryland (AIM) Cultural Connection
This ongoing project highlights exhibitions, performances, workshops, artist residencies,
and online resources featuring local Asian arts and culture in Maryland communities
. It also incorporates The Asia in Maryland (AIM) Cultural History Project, an interdisciplinary
studies course combining ethnography and oral history to explore, understand and document
Asian arts and culture in Maryland. Student research informs Center programming. In
fall 2015, we initiated the “Connection” with an exhibition, performances, workshops
and family days introducing local audiences to the living Khmer art and culture in
the Mid-Atlantic region.
Asia in Maryland (AIM) Cultural History Project
The Asia in Maryland (AIM) Cultural History Project (IDFA 480/580 Interdisciplinary
Fine Arts Special Topics Seminar) is an interdisciplinary studies course in Towson
University’s College of Fine Arts & Communication. This course combines ethnography
and oral history to explore, understand and document Asian arts and culture in Maryland.
Students identify their own research topic and conduct independent research with guidance
from the instructors throughout the semester. Topics can include art, music, dance,
theater, foodways, costumes, healing arts, martial arts and more. Students create
a portfolio of their research as a culminating project at the end of the semester.
Student projects will be used in programs at the Asian Arts & Culture Center.
Read about the topics OUR students researched...
Family Arts Days
The AA&CC collaborates every semester with TU’s Community Art Center to engage families
in experiencing and making art through drop-in art activities, performances, interactive
gallery experiences, and story time.
