What has changed, stayed the same, shifted during the 100 years of Union? In what ways does Union Church reflect an emblematic and necessary history of Little Tokyo? How can we investigate history through site-specific storytelling? Celebrate 101 Years of Union as we share the history behind this infamous building.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2024 marks the 40th Anniversary of the passing of Steve Tatsukawa – Visual Communications’ (VC) founding Executive Director and beloved community activist. Today, we recall his impact, his humor, and positive influence he had on those around him.
Read MoreMeet one of our 2023-2024 Armed With a Camera (AWC) fellows, Honestine Pa'ala-Fraser! Honestine (she/her) is a writer and social media professional born and raised in the Los Angeles area. She graduated from CSU Long Beach with a BA in Communication Studies and went on to Syracuse University to receive her MS in Digital Communications.
Read MoreThe National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awards over $27.1 million in funding to support art organizations nationwide. Visual Communications is grateful to be a recipient of the 2024 Grants for Arts Projects Award to support the Los Angeles Asian American Pacific Film Festival.
Read MoreMeet one of our 2023-2024 Armed With a Camera (AWC) fellows, Kayli Kimura! Kayli Kimura (she/her) is a Japanese-American creative director, visual storyteller, and talent manager. Her work spans across various genres with a focus on non-fiction storytelling and musically-driven films.
Read MoreVisual Communications (VC) mourns the passing of Alan Nishio, VC's first Board President, community leader, activist, and long-time friend. After battling cancer for over 17 years, Alan passed away on December 27. 2023. We honor and carry on Alan's legacy by supporting Asian Pacific American voices and stories that empower communities and challenge perspectives.
Read MoreMeet one of our 2023-2024 Armed With a Camera (AWC) fellows, Paula Kiley! Paula Kiley (she/her) is a multimedia journalist and documentary filmmaker who strives to tell stories that connect and empower people with information, the truth, and most importantly — one another.
Read MoreMeet our 2023-2024 Armed With a Camera Mentors – Veialu Aila-Unsworth & Asavari Kumar!
Read MoreWith Linda’s birthday around the corner, we’re pulling out a few gems from the VC Archive that celebrate Linda, and thehistory of Visual Communications and FPAC/FilAm Arts.
Read MoreVisual Communications is excited to celebrate the art of photography by sharing the results of our latest Linda Visions programming: "Through Linda's Eyes".
Read MoreMeet VC's new Programs Intern: Margarita Verde! Learn more about her role in the Armed With a Camera (AWC) fellowship, her favorite VC moments, and stay tuned for her TikTok on @vcmediaorg!
Read MoreMeet Kimmy Rice, VC’s 2023 Archives intern. Learn more about her daily duties in the archives, the Getty Marrow Undergraduate Intern experience, and her songs of the summer!
Read MoreJune is over and we are excited to show love to our LGBTQIA+ artists and organizations who continue to share their work and experiences with us year-round.
Read MoreMeet, Bella Kwan, our 2023 Development and Communications Intern! Learn more about her favorite VC moments, interest in the history of Asian Americans in media, and her favorite food/drink spots in Little Tokyo!
Read MoreAs May comes to an end, Visual Communications reflects on the 39th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. This year, VC presented 10 days of films and events, from May 4th to 13th.
Read MoreIn 2020, Visual Communications began renewing our programming and organizational values to encompass restorative practices that create systemic change. In our renewal journey, we have reflected on our role in building solidarity in response to anti-Asian violence. VC believes in the power of storytelling to develop cross-cultural connections necessary for dismantling white supremacy.
Read MoreVisual Communications (VC) announced today the program for their 39th edition of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. The annual showcase for Asian American, Pacific Islander, diasporic and Asian international cinema returns May 4 to May 13 with in-person programming slated to take place in Little Tokyo, Gardena Cinemas, and Regal L.A. Live, along with online programming.
Read MoreSo Young Shelly Yo is a first-generation, Korean American filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Her short films have screened and received accolades at film festivals around the world, including LAAPFF. As an AWC fellow, she challenged herself with making a short documentary after a number of widely-screened and award-winning narrative shorts.
Read more about Shelly’s AWC fellowship experience, her first feature film, and what she has been up to!
Read MorePerformance artist, comedian, writer, and Pulitzer Prize finalist in Drama, Kristina Wong describes her aesthetic as “subversive, humorous, and endearingly inappropriate”, Wong employs humor to address difficult subjects, social issues, and amplify marginalized experiences.
Read more about how AWC shaped the future of Kristina’s performance work and what projects she has been working on.
Read MoreThe National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the first round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2023, with more than $34 million in funding to support the arts nationwide. This is the first of the NEA’s two major grant announcements each fiscal year and includes grants to organizations through the NEA’s Grants for Arts Projects, Challenge America, and Research Awards categories. Visual Communications is grateful to be a recipient of the 2023 Grants for Arts Projects Award to support the Los Angeles Asian American Pacific Film Festival.
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