Since 2016, SAMASAMA has worked to shine a light on amazing creatives within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and fellow artists of color.

We are so pleased to showcase the SAMASAMA community in this gallery. We encourage you to browse, draw inspiration, and support these artists however you are able, whether by reaching out and making connections, purchasing or commissioning new work, or making direct donations.

Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre
Matt Manalo
Maria HASAKO Miller
Celeste Chen
Ameena Fareeda
Kim Sandara
churaiyl
Shani Shih
Ellie Yanagisawa
Grace Bio
Kimberly Acebo Arteche
Farrah Skeiky
Sylvia Guan
MISS CHELOVE
Dylan Hoang
Lisa Thach
Cindy Nguyen
Kang Yoo A
Soul & Ink
Elmer Calata
Michelle Chen

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We affirm with pride that the SAMASAMA community is woven together through varied narratives of Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous artists.⠀ ⠀ In representing stories of non-Black communities of color, we must ask ourselves: in wh
Artists are the messengers of our time, how fundamental are they to our overall philosophy, and what role does philosophy play into our culture and politics?⠀ ⠀ Join us live, on Tuesday, for our first IG live with journalist and founder of The Sustai
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Deadline TBD | Link in bio! . Call Summary: @weareforeignnational and Batang Kankaloo present the 4th Annual SAMASAMA Art Show & Gathering. Held in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, this exhibit
SULONG! A Filipinx American History Month Celebration Ruby Ibarra The Wabi-Sabi Society Marie Anamong Ramos Les The DJ Saturday, October 12 @wilddaysdc @eaton.dc FREE w/ RSVP, 21+ 11PM DOORS [link in da bio] Sulong means “push forward&rdquo
Come through for The Color Curtain Project book release, Cambodian Classical Ballet Demo by @999ohana999, live art activations by @misschelove, @shiyuart & @shanishih, a pop-up art market, Contemporary Filipino Folk Dance by @apetiteperformer. Fi
ONE WEEK LEFT to purchase and view art on display @shopkeepersdc in support of #APAHM! Support local artists and our growing community of #AAPI artists, as well as youth leadership organization @aalead!
Hey DC! It’s SAMASAMA Family Weekend! Come kick it with us @shopkeepersdc 🌿 May 18 | KUNG FU 101 Kung Fu session led by D.C.’s @wongpeoplekungfu. Open to all ages. May 19 | STENCIL, CALLIGRAPHY, BOOKMAKING + POP-UP LIBRARY 2-5:00PM |
Creating new traditions and building community through art, SAMASAMA kicks-off this Wednesday, May 1, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month featuring over 50 local and international artists. Co-curated by @snakalack and @lestalusan, this year’s show