#ThrowbackThursday to our 12th summer of Culture Camps! We were delighted to welcome students for four exciting sessions, and we're grateful for the many guest instructors, community partners, volunteers, and staff who helped our campers explore, learn, and celebrate diverse Asian arts, traditions, and cultures. Enjoy more photos via our recap, and we wish everyone a wonderful school year ahead! » https://lnkd.in/gaJQcgSN
Asia Society Texas Center
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Houston, TX 1,119 followers
Vibrant cultures, diverse perspectives, shared futures. Official account of Asia Society Texas Center.
About us
With 13 locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the west. Asia Society Texas Center executes the global mission with a local focus, enriching and engaging the vast diversity of Houston through innovative, relevant programs in arts and culture, business and policy, education, and community outreach.
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http://asiasociety.org/texas
External link for Asia Society Texas Center
- Industry
- Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1979
Locations
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Primary
1370 Southmore Blvd.
Houston, TX 77004, US
Employees at Asia Society Texas Center
Updates
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Recognized as one of the world's most innovative and creative architects, Farshid Moussavi (Farshid Moussavi Architecture) has challenged traditional architectural norms to pioneer new design features in her high-profile projects around the world — including the new Ismaili Center in Houston. Join us September 6 to welcome Moussavi for a conversation on her career, inspirations, and approach to architecture as we open our 10th season of the Bank of America Women's Leadership Series! » https://lnkd.in/guYj8kAg
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We're delighted to introduce the Y. Ping Sun Award for Educators, a new #AsiaSocietyTX award to celebrate and honor outstanding K–12 educators in Houston who have made global engagement and intercultural learning a part of their curriculum and classrooms. Three awardees will each receive a $1,000 scholarship for AST educational resources as well as a $2,500 cash award. Nominations are due Wednesday, August 7 — learn more! » https://lnkd.in/gpQ8PiaC
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We're honored to work with a corps of more than 100 volunteers, docents, and interns who support our programs, tours, workshops, and festivals! In our latest fiscal year, volunteers generously contributed more than 2,400 hours, leaving a lasting impression and positive impact for our guests, and we were delighted to celebrate together at our annual appreciation dinner earlier this spring. Thank you to all our volunteers, docents, and interns for being such an important part of our #AsiaSocietyTX community! » https://lnkd.in/gyyANQha
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Save the date! In his new memoir 'Small Acts of Courage,' MSNBC host Ali Velshi explores his family's century-long journey from India to South Africa, Kenya, Canada, and the United States, tracing their encounters with apartheid, historical figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, and more. Join us August 6 to welcome Velshi to #AsiaSocietyTX as he shares his book and the incredible true stories within. » https://lnkd.in/gWpxF7bV
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This Sunday, June 16, is Java Lava Cafe's final day of operation at #AsiaSocietyTX. We extend our heartiest congratulations and warmest wishes as Java Lava's Su and Lynne Nguyen begin their retirement. Starting July 3, we welcome Sunday Press as our new cafe operator! Look forward to new and fun flavors from local businesswomen Sandy Nguyen and Cassie Ghaffar — more details coming soon!
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#ThrowbackThursday to our sold-out event with Kevin Kwan! We were thrilled to conclude our Asian Pacific American Heritage Month festivities by welcoming the iconic 'Crazy Rich Asians' author back to his hometown to share his new book 'Lies and Weddings.' See more photos and details via our recap! » https://lnkd.in/d8wJRm4H
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Thank you for celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with us! We're grateful you joined our live events, tours, and classes and enjoyed new on-demand content, all highlighting the traditions, contributions, and experiences of Asians and Asian Americans. Check out just a few photos from the month's festivities, and see even more via our recap! » https://lnkd.in/gqVMNN7h #APAHM2024 at #AsiaSocietyTX was presented by Regions Bank.
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WEATHER UPDATE: We sincerely hope you are well after last night’s severe weather, and our hearts go out to everyone in the Houston area who are facing damage and loss of electricity. After assessing our Center and discussing with our staff and stakeholders, we have confirmed Asia Society Texas’ exhibitions and Java Lava Cafe are open according to usual public hours. Our programs will proceed as scheduled. Tonight’s Homegrown Houston tasting event will take place as scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Unfortunately, the team from Jun is unable to participate, but we are still looking forward to a wonderful evening. This weekend’s programs will also take place as scheduled. We will provide updates if there are any changes. Stay safe and well!
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#ThrowbackThursday to our sixth Festival of Eid! We were delighted to welcome everyone to celebrate the end of Ramadan with arts and crafts, shopping, food, and performances, and we thank our guests, community partners, volunteers, supporters, and staff for helping make the festival so fun! See more photos and read the recap » https://lnkd.in/gyh5gq9X
Asia Society Texas Celebrates Houston's Muslim Communities at Sixth Eid Festival
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