What Can We Do? (WCWD?) is a micro grant award program that supports artists and their creative projects showing care to the AAPI community in NYC. The program was created in response to the sharp increase in anti-Asian hate and violence during the pandemic which caused many people to experience grief, anxiety, and fear. WCWD? empowers artists, giving them a chance to find their place in the ecosystem of care through their talents and community connections.
This program is presented by Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. Special thanks to Council Members Christopher Marte and Sandra Ung.
Congratulations to our 2023 Awardees! Read more about them here.
Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) is pleased to administer, with support from the New York Community Trust, the 2023 Jadin Wong Fellowship for an emerging Asian American dance artist to create new work. This award is a tribute to the life and work of renowned Chinese American actress, dancer, and comedienne Jadin Wong. Ms. Wong was a lifelong pioneer and innovator in the field of performing arts and strove to ensure opportunities for Asian Americans through her efforts as a performer and talent agent.
The 2022 Fellowship was awarded to Marie Lloyd Paspe and her project “bumalik.” Learn More.
Applications for the 2023 Fellowship are OPEN! Deadline: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET. Learn More.
Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) was pleased to administer, with support from the New York Community Trust, the 2022 Van Lier Fellowship. The fellowship was awarded to filmmaker Connor Sen Warnick for his film project CHARACTERS DISAPPEARING. Learn more.
Created by the will of Sally Van Lier, the Trust carries out Edward and Sally Van Liers’ legacy of arts appreciation by supporting arts groups and training programs to provide education, training, or other support. A4’s Van Lier Fellowship is currently on pause.
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