Permission to Fail: Asian American Art in Progress

Event Date: Sunday, October 19 · 5:30 - 7:30pm CDT. Doors at 5pm

Asian Americans aren't supposed to fail. We're expected to be fully realized and excellent at everything we do. Remember when an A- grade was an "Asian F"?

Welcome to the inaugural "Permission to Fail" Artist Salon!

Asian American Arts Chicago presents a showcase of Chicago-based Asian American artists and performers presenting new works in this quarterly artist salon/workshop.

Inspired by French artist salons, "Permission to Fail" is a show of unfinished works and performances from local artists in film, sculpture, dance, theatre, fine art, and more.

Be prepared to be an active audience member and, if the artists request, give feedback on their work-in-progress. Be a part of history at this first ever of its kind Asian American artists' salon at Chicago's world class venue, Lookingglass Theatre Company in the historic Water Tower Water Works.

Meet the Artists

Sierra Tuazon, WATERCOLOR DISPLAY
Devika Dhir, LIVE DANCE
RJ Silva, SOLO SHOW
Yzzy Zarate, STAND UP
Rich Adrian Lazatin, STAGED READING OF FILM
Lauren Kee, SOLO SHOW
Ginny Jiang, CONTEMPORARY DANCE VIDEO
Ami Watanabe, POETRY/PHOTOGRAPHY

And thanks to our drink sponser SANZO! Explore Asian flavor in delicious non-alcoholic drinks. Offered by donation.

JOIN THE FUN