Artist Workshops
at the Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival
Friday, May 19, 2023
5 - 7pm
14 Tyler Street, Somerville
Thanks for Aeronaut Brewery for sponsoring this event.
Our communities are invited to meet with three vibrant Asian artists working in the Greater Boston area to learn about their artistic journeys and inspirations.
All ages are welcome to attend. Minors under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
5pm: Doors open; AAPI community photo exhibit, "Resistance Through Joy"
5:30pm: Presentation with photographers, Sophie Park and Keiko Hiromi and then Q&A
6 - 7pm: Workshops and activities including Portrait Photography Workshops (led by Keiko and Sophie).
Thank you Pemberton Farms for supporting the Tulsi Planting activity.
Meet the Artists on Friday
Supported in part by
Sophie Park
Sophie Park is a Korean American photojournalist based in Boston, MA. Her perspectives are shaped by her semi-nomadic upbringing in Missouri, New Jersey, and in Cambodia. She is especially interested in stories around politics, diaspora, human rights, and various social issues.
Keiko Hiromi
Keiko Hiromi is a Japanese photographer based in Boston and Tokyo. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, magazines such as Der Spiegel, Elle, Vanity Fair, and many publications around the globe. Keiko has exhibited internationally, two solo exhibitions in Tokyo and Massachusetts Statehouse.
Both Sophie and Keiko will present on their photography work and host an audience Q&A, followed by a workshop on how lighting affects images.
Meet the Artist on Saturday
Bren Bataclan is a Filipino-American artist who lives in Boston. He gives away paintings around the world with a note: “This painting is yours if you promise to smile at random people more often.” Bren has given away over 3,000 paintings in about 80 countries.
Bren's drawing workshop will be part of our Saturday event. Visit the Saturday event page to learn more about Bren and his art.
To learn more about all the artists and their art work, visit the
Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival created the Traveling Exhibit to showcase the works of these talented Asian artists. The art show will "travel" to public schools in Cambridge and Somerville, where we hope to educate and inspire students from K-12.
Inviting Artwork from You!
Visit the Traveling Exhibition to discover how Sophie, Keiko and Bren are inviting you to create.
Share your artwork on our website, at the Festival and with the artists
Email a photo of your artwork to dbharath@cpsd.us. Please include this information: name, grade, school, title of your work, and materials used. You could also include a short paragraph sharing the significance of the work.
By submitting your artwork, you warrant that you are the sole owner of all rights in them and grant the Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival and its affiliates and partners the right and license to reproduce, distribute or publicly display your artwork on our website cambervilleasianfest.com and at the Festival venues free of charge. You release the Cambridge-Somerville Asian Festival, affiliates and partners from any claim or liability arising out of the reproduction or use of your artwork.