Asian Arts & Culture Center

The Asian Arts and Culture Center at Towson University engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of artistic and cultural experiences related to Asia.

Kataro demonstration
 
A student studies the Meditation exhibition in the Asian Arts Gallery
 

The Asian Arts and Culture Center at Towson University engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of artistic and cultural learning experiences related to Asia. Our programs increase understanding of the world's diverse cultures, challenge stereotypes, strengthen cultural competency, and offer unique perspectives on creativity and the human experience.

A Call for Peace and Sharing

Established in 1971 to challenge the dehumanization of Asians that was fueled by the war in Southeast Asia, the Asian Arts and Culture Center (AACC) vehemently condemns all forms of hatred, violence and racism. AACC continues a 50-year tradition of producing accessible, engaging and inclusive educational programs that foreground Asian stories and foster dialogue across diverse communities. We encourage everyone to not only speak out against anti-Asian hate, but to also advocate for greater cultural equity and promote conversations across communities by sharing Asian stories. The more we listen to one another and exchange experiences, the more empathy and understanding we can build. Confront the ignorance that incites hate by helping others know how Asian lives are a part of everyone’s lives in our interconnected world.

Coming Up at the AACC

Encounter ??(邂逅) by Myungsook Ryu Kim ??? (柳明秀)

A porcelain sculptural work titled "Encounter" by Myungsook Ryu Kim featuring two biomorphic, figure-like forms standing side-by-side on a plain white surface. On the left is a smooth, matte black form resembling a rounded figure eight. On the right is a stark white form of a similar shape, divided into a heavily textured top half and a smooth bottom half, resting on a textured, terracotta-colored clay base.

Exhibition on view September 9 – December 12
Gallery Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Asian Arts Gallery, 撸先生 Center for the Arts

Myungsook Ryu Kim: Encounter

Headshot of artist Myungsook Ryu Kim

Opening Reception + Artist Talk, September 9, 7 p.m.
Center for the Arts Atrium and Asian Arts Gallery (CA 2037)