Opening Reception for "What's in the Garden"

What’s in the Garden features a selection of paintings, drawings, prints, and sculptures highlighting AAPI artists practicing at NIAD. From artist renditions of pop culture icons, to lush floral compositions, to methodically inscribed transmissions of affection and humorous societal critique, this collection of works reveals the range of artistic voices found within NIAD’s AAPI community.

Inspired by Yuka Kobayashi’s painting of the same title, What’s in the Garden conveys the effort and care the artists pour into nurturing their practices, and is simultaneously an invitation into a shared space of joy, contemplation, and exploration.

Participating Artists

Cassara Wong

Celwin Plamenco

Danny Thach

Jerry Taylor

Kit Shim

Nathan Lam

Rachel Huber

Xiomara Rosales

Yuka Kobayashi

Event Acccessibility

There are no stairs to enter the NIAD building. The building is one level and does not have automatic doors. The sidewalk has curb cut-outs and is wide enough for a wheelchair. The galleries and studio are all located in the same building.

NIAD has a courtyard with a fountain and seating that is open to all visitors.

The Center is located on a busy street with frequent traffic noise that can be heard inside the galleries.

Our restrooms are accessible to people using mobility devices. We have a gender neutral restroom and an adult changing station.

Mask-wearing is strongly encouraged.