We sincerely thank co-curators An Lê and Brenda Huỳnh for their creativity, vision, and dedication to bringing this exhibition to life.

Our appreciation also goes to the Huntington Beach Art Center (HBAC) and its supportive staff, especially Dan Faltz, Senior Cultural Arts Supervisor; Hailey Barnard, Art Center Coordinator; David Moore, Arts Development Coordinator; and Kimberly Do, Learning & Engagement Coordinator, for graciously hosting the exhibition and supporting its presentation.

We would also like to recognize Ysa Le, Executive Director, and Corey Linh, Communications and Outreach Manager, for their invaluable support and contributions to the exhibition.

A special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this exhibition possible.

About VAALA

About the Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association: VAALA was founded in 1991 by a group of Vietnamese American journalists, artists, and friends to fill a void in the community and provide a space for newly resettled immigrant artists to express themselves. VAALA’s mission is to connect and enrich communities through Vietnamese art and culture. Historically run entirely by volunteers, VAALA is a community-based non-profit organization. Over the years, VAALA has collaborated with diverse community partners to organize numerous cultural and artistic events. VAALA’s four core programs include the annual Viet Film Fest and Viet Book Fest, the Gallery Beyond Walls program featuring art exhibitions, and free art and film workshops for youth, such as Youth in Motion: A Filmmaking Workshop for Emerging Filmmakers.