The Joanne Y. Chen Taiwanese American Artist Fellowship is offered to Taiwanese American artists applying in the Crafts/Sculpture, Digital/Electronic Arts, Nonfiction Literature, and Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts categories of the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship. NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowships are awarded to originating artists living and working in the state of New York, with different disciplines being recognized each year. The Joanne Y. Chen Taiwanese American Artist Fellowship is awarded annually…
“Growing up, my parents always told me that I’m Taiwanese, and to never let anyone tell me otherwise. As I grew older, I started to learn more about the complications of Taiwan and our Taiwanese identities. As a Taiwanese American, I’m always striving to protect my Taiwanese American identity - an identity that I cherish - and by doing so, I became more active in protecting Taiwan and helping to promote Taiwan in the international community.” For more than 20+ years, the Taiwanese…
All aboard Taiwanese American Professionals - New York (TAP-NY)’s third annual boat cruise party! We’re taking it back to basics with a classic maritime theme as we sail the seven seas (also known as the Hudson and East Rivers) into the beautiful summer night air. We’ll be cruising up and down Manhattan and swinging by Lady Liberty herself on this journey. Our voyage will be led by the fearless crew of The Zephyr, one of the classiest boats in New York City’s fleet. Outdoor decks, beautiful…
Summer is in full swing and so is the TAP-NY social calendar! Celebrate summer with us on Friday, July 24th as we cruise through lower Manhattan and greet Lady Liberty on the TAP-NY White Party Boat Cruise. You haven’t truly seen the Statue of Liberty until you’ve swung by on a luxury yacht at sunset while hanging with the flyest group in the city. We’ll be all aboard The Zephyr, one of New York City’s finest luxury liners. With multiple outdoor decks, enjoy spectacular views of the NYC…
It's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and what better way to celebrate the Taiwanese American community by joining them at the largest festival of its kind in New York City. At the Passport to Taiwan event each year, participants can sample local delicacies from in Taiwan, observe dough figurine makers and calligraphy masters at work in the arts & crafts area, learn about various organizations and agencies, play children’s games, learn about traditional Taiwanese toys in the interactive…
Make it rain with Taiwanese American Professionals - New York (TAP-NY) for our April TAPpy Hour at People Lounge, a swanky Lower East Side bar where the people are always put first and the cocktails are always flowing. Come out on Thursday, April 16th, to mingle with friends new and old and learn more about our upcoming events. An intimate environment with wood finishes in the forests of the LES, pay tribute to the inbound spring weather and sip on refreshing People classics like the Blueberry…
Like many, I had never heard of Jason Wu until that fateful night in November of 2008, a night where Michele Obama single-handedly put the designer on the map. But like many, I have been a fan ever since. Born in Taiwan, Jason Wu developed a penchant for fashion early on. By age 9, he started sketching and experimenting with fashion by using dolls as mannequins. He attended Parsons The New School for Design after high school but never graduated. Following an internship at Narcisco Rodriguez, Jason…
If you're Taiwanese American, there is a 95% chance you're already a foodie, and thus you've probably heard of the Food Network's hit show "The Great Food Truck Race." For next season, NYC Cravings, a Taiwanese-style food truck previously spotlighted here, is in the running to claim a spot! They'll need lots of love though, so please cast your vote on the Food Network contest page! Instructions:
1. Click the above link.
2. In the drop down LOCATION menu, select "New York, NY".
3. Below the…
Dates: July 15 - 24, 2010
Location: Venues around NYC
Website: http://aaiff.org/2010 TaiwaneseAmerican.org is proud to be a community sponsor of the 33rd Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF10). The Centerpiece Presentation is the film "Au Revoir Taipei" by Taiwanese American filmmaker Arvin Chen, who we featured in a recent Spotlight earlier this year. [Filmmaker Arvin Chen Greets the World with “Au Revoir Taipei”] This year, the festival returns with an exciting new line…
Date: Sunday, May 30, 2010
Time: 12 pm
Location: Union Square Park North, 17th Street & Broadway, New York
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=147104375252 At the "Passport to Taiwan" event each year, participants can sample local delicacies from in Taiwan, observe dough figurine makers and calligraphy masters at work in the arts & crafts area, learn about various organizations and agencies, play children’s games, learn about traditional Taiwanese toys in…
