Filtering by: Art

Hanji Exhibition: Traditional Korean Arts
Oct
8
to Oct 28
Art

Hanji Exhibition: Traditional Korean Arts

  • The Armory Learning Arts Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come support local Korean artist at A-KEEP's Hanji Exhibition at The Armory Learning Arts Center.

About this Event

Purpose of the exhibition:

Offering cultural diversity and enriching the appreciation of a significant Korean art form in the state of Alabama. This event provides an opportunity for residents to experience and learn new perspectives on both Korean art and culture.

The significance of Hanji to Korean Culture:

Hanji is a durable fibrous paper made from the inner bark of a mulberry tree. For over 1,000 years it has been a major part of Korean culture not merely as a paper, but also as a material for daily necessities. Traditionally, this craft was carried on by Korean men only, although in modern practices women are also trained in Hanji papermaking. However, since the invention of modern day paper its role as dwindled but it still remains as a value product for traditional Korean art.

Artist:

  • SuJoung Paek, is a Korean artist who runs a local art academy in Montgomery. She has exhibited her arts in several solo and group exhibitions . Hanji art was relatively new for her, but she has managed to translate her abundant artistic experience into creating beautiful Hanji artwork.

  • HyeKyong Yun, is a Korean hologram designer, who managed to translate her 3D hologram design experience into creating beautiful Hanji sculptures.

  • EunJoung Lee, loves creating art as a hobby and decided to challenge herself by participating in this exhibition as an assistant artist. Despite her lack of formal training, she mastered sculpting Hanji dolls on the job and greatly assisted the other artists.

Who we are:

A-KEEP’s mission is to provide multicultural diversity education programs to the students and professionals of both Alabama and Korea. Our secondary mission is to act as a Global Partnership Facilitator by bridging the differences between institutions and corporations of Alabama and Korea for local economic prosperity. A-KEEP enables students, professionals, organizations, and corporations of Alabama and Korea to take full advantage of the opportunities of growing economic ties between the two regions, which are accomplished through A-KEEP’s leadership programs and facilitation efforts.

Want to donate?

Please click the link below. All proceeds will go back into our non-profit to assist continue our mission to provide multicultural diversity education programs to the students and professionals of both Alabama and Korea. Our secondary mission is to act as a Global Partnership Facilitator by bridging the differences between institutions and corporations of Alabama and Korea for local economic prosperity. A-KEEP enables students, professionals, organizations, and corporations of Alabama and Korea to take full advantage of the opportunities of growing economic ties between the two regions, which are accomplished through A-KEEP’s leadership programs and facilitation efforts.

https://secure.squarespace.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5beef19f1ae6cfbc3ccd99e0

Want to volunteer for our next event?

Join us! We are constantly looking for passionate volunteers, teachers, and partnerships to perpetuate our mission. www.akeep.org/get-involved

View Event →
A Tale of Two Brothers
Aug
21
7:00 PM19:00
Art

A Tale of Two Brothers

A-KEEP Family and Friends we are happy to premiere our first virtual live performance! Immerse yourself in a world of magic, dance, and drama from your living room with Alabama-Korea Education & Economic Partnership's virtual live production of A Tale of Two Brothers. This performance is based on a Korean folktale, from the late Joseon Dynasty, this enchanting musical tells the story of two brothers who grew up together but were divided by greed and conflict. In order to save their families and restore order to their village they must confront their disagreements and come together. Watch this classic tale be re-imagined with a fusion of traditional Korean artistry and Southern American flair with featuring costumes, art, and dialogue from both cultures. This unique mixture explores unity between Korea and Alabama through art and performance. A Tale of Two Brothers highlights themes of familial love, forgiveness, and cross-cultural communication distributed through both drama and comedy that is appropriate for all ages. Register today for this free performance! Click this link to get your tickets today.

Enjoyed the show?

Tell us your highlights of the show by completing a short survey which will be emailed to you after the event.

Want to donate?

You can donate by clicking this link or when registering your ticket on Eventbrite you can donate simultaneously. All proceeds will go back into our non-profit to assist continue our mission to provide multicultural diversity education programs to the students and professionals of both Alabama and Korea. Our secondary mission is to act as a Global Partnership Facilitator by bridging the differences between institutions and corporations of Alabama and Korea for local economic prosperity. A-KEEP enables students, professionals, organizations, and corporations of Alabama and Korea to take full advantage of the opportunities of growing economic ties between the two regions, which are accomplished through A-KEEP’s leadership programs and facilitation efforts.

Want to volunteer for our next event?

Join us! We are constantly looking for passionate volunteers, teachers, and partnerships to perpetuate our mission.

View Event →
Make N Take (Cultural Expression through Art)
Nov
16
10:00 AM10:00
Art

Make N Take (Cultural Expression through Art)

Make N' Take Flyer.png

The theme of the Make N Take cultural arts event is cultural bridge building. As an organization, A-KEEP’s primary mission is to provide multicultural diversity education programs to the students and professionals of both Alabama and Korea.

Art is universal and relevant regardless of cultural background. It is also a wonderful way to express one’s culture pride and history. It is our hope that through this event we can use art to bridge cultural differences as well as educate members of the community about the cultures represented at this event. Attendees can also express their own culture through the different artistic mediums available at this event.

This event is created in partnership with A-KEEP’s Bridge of Unity in Diversity (BUD) Club. This youth leadership group focuses on educating the community about developmental disabilities. Not only is this event an opportunity to educate attendees about multicultural art, but it is also an opportunity for the BUD Club to educate the community about developmental disabilities.

We want families of and attendees with disabilities to participate in this event and be a part of educating those in attendance about disabilities through visibility. By being there, participating, learning, and being able to take the art they make home we hope all who are in attendance will leave with the ability to educate others about a culture and disabilities.

The Make n Take Arts Event is open only to children and their families, and is free.of charge.

For more information, contact Nethra Param at nethra.param@akeep.org or through (334) 625-8515.

View Event →