API Cultural CenterInc Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Community arts/cultural programs- includes programs that directly serve and integrate the community in bringing the highest quality Asian and Pacific American arts and culture programming to OACC, such as presentations & talks, film screenings, and exhibitions via on-site and online recording and streaming platforms. Artist support programs include OACCs Artist in Residence which fosters emerging and established local APA artists in creating new works which are then premiered at an event. OACC also offers affordable facility rentals to the public and community-based organizations (CBOs). OACC often presents programs in collaboration with community partners who use space at cost or no cost.

Youth/Family programsincludes programs that focus specifically on providing children and youth the opportunity to learn more about Asian Pacific Islander culture, history, and artistic heritage. Programs include School Tours and off-site Community Outreach Programs, and weekly language, performing, and visual art classes.

Cultural Heritage Programs-Include programs that preserve Asian and Pacific Islander history, culture and heritage. This includes organizing annual festivals (Lunar New Year Celebration and Full Moon Festival), exhibitions, artist demonstrations, and workshops.