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Posted: May 9th, 2012

Meet the 2012 Community Arts Project artist Yang Mee Moua Yang

Meet the 2012 Community Arts Project artist Yang Mee Moua Yang CHAT is pleased to announce Yang Mee Moua Yang as this year’s Community Arts Project artist. Yang Mee holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the University of Minnesota-Morris. Her work has been exhibited at CHAT’s Arts and Music Festival and at the 15th Hmong National [...]

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Posted: May 3rd, 2012

Together We Can Match $5,000 for CHAT!

May 16th Update: We did it! Together we exceeded the $5,000 matched for CHAT. From everyone at CHAT, thank you! The generous donations will ensure opportunities for Hmong youth and artists to share their artistic expression to the world. May 9th Update: We’re on our way but still need many more of you to give. In seven [...]

CHAT In A Financial Crunch Announces Immediate Changes

The Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT) has been fortunate to receive support through the worst of the economic downfall in part through multi-year grants. This year, the aftermath of the economic crisis has reached our doors. In the past months, CHAT experienced a significant loss of support from some of our funders as [...]

Grant Writing 101: How to Apply for State Funding

Multi-disciplinary artist Katie Hae Leo will be offering a free grant writing workshop to artists of color through CHAT on Saturday, March 31 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Registration will be required and forthcoming. The purpose of the workshop is two-fold: 1) to introduce Southeast Minnesota artists of color to grant opportunities available to them via the [...]

Posted: February 23rd, 2012

Now Accepting Applications for the Youth Leadership Group

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! THE CENTER FOR HMONG ARTS AND TALENT’S YOUTH LEADERSHIP GROUP IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR HMONG YOUTH (14-20 YEARS OLD) WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GAINING LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING SKILLS. THIS SIX MONTH PROGRAM BRINGS YOUTH TOGETHER TO LEARN, CREATE AND SHARE EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES. AS A RESULT, YOUTH CREATE AN ORIGINAL [...]

Deadline Extension for Designers

DEADLINE for designers is extended to February 24, 2011. CHAT is looking for talented designers to be featured in our 2012 Fresh Traditions VI Fashion Show. This is the Twin Cities’ premier fashion showcase of Hmong designers! The history of Hmong art is rooted and sewn into the fabrics of traditional Hmong clothing where the [...]

Posted: February 1st, 2012

Open Mic Night Returns!

OPEN MIC NIGHT RETURNS 2012 Spring/Summer Schedule SAVE THE DATES Friday March 23 Hosted by Hilltribe Friday April 27 Featuring the Art Saves Us 2012 Spring/Summer Showcase Friday May 18 Hosted by Hilltribe Friday June 22 Including the Emcee Song writer Competition Friday July 20 Hosted by Hilltribe Including the In Session Singer/Song writer [...]

Irrigate Placemaking Workshop (CHAT & Springboard for the Arts)

registration is now closed.

Posted: January 23rd, 2012

Community Arts Project 2012

Through funds raised from the Kathy Mouacheupao Fund, the 2012 Community Arts Project seeks to provide one artist with community training, technical assistance, and project support in the field of community-based arts. All projects activities are meant to foster exemplary and equitable collaborations between the artist and the communities they partner with. Applicants must submit an application [...]

Posted: January 23rd, 2012

Volunteers WANTED for Fresh Traditions VI Planning Committee

CHAT is seeking creative and dedicated individuals to be on the Fresh Traditions VI Fashion Show Planning Committee for 2012. In addition to the responsibilities listed in the descriptions below, all committee members will be required to meet regularly each month. Application Deadline: February 2, 2012 An application can be downloaded by clicking —> Hair [...]

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