Asian American and Pacific Islanders

Houston performance artist and CHamoru entrepreneur Shylah Salas talks Butoh, business, and building belonging ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

When their names were called at the James Beard Awards, Chef Henry Lu called it an out-of-body experience. For Houston, it was a long time coming.

A Chinese activist who faced government crackdowns at home has opened the first museum dedicated to Chinese queer art in San Francisco's historic Chinatown — and the response has been overwhelming,

Sixto Wagan (he/him) is the executive director of the BIPOC Arts Network and Fund (BANF), an initiative supporting the creative expression of Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and other communities of…

Photographer Chandrayee Soneja’s Show Your Pride campaign invites Houston’s LGBTQ community and allies to share their stories through portraits, fostering visibility, belonging, and authentic self-expression.

Michelle Heinesen brings personal experience and community-minded artistry to Empty Bowls Houston, using ceramics to support hunger relief while helping build more inclusive creative spaces.

In a Houston-area senior living community, Edward Craft creates meaningful connections with residents, centering empathy, authenticity, and care for those living with dementia and memory loss.

Director Sarah Shin brings Lloyd Suh’s The Chinese Lady to Stages Houston, exploring Afong Moy’s story while reflecting on stereotyping, history, and the power of community-centered storytelling.

Playwright Kathy Ng’s surreal new comedy Beautiful Princess Disorder brings queer tenderness, cosmic humor, and a boldly imaginative afterlife to The Catastrophic Theatre stage.

From Taiwan to South America to Houston’s Bellaire Asian District, Luis Chen has built a vibrant life of activism and creativity—bridging cultures, uplifting communities, and celebrating LGBTQ pride with heart, humor, and style.