Document Type
Interview
Publication Date
10-30-2024
Keywords
collective advocacy, local and national coalitions, inclusive performance spaces, resistance and resilience, personal and communal healing
Abstract
This interview with Anne Huang was conducted by Sukanya Chakrabarti as part of the Mosaic Atlas project. Anne Huang, who identifies as Taiwanese and Taiwanese-American, also connects deeply with cultures that have histories of resistance and resilience, such as Cuban, Haitian, Brazilian, and Filipino cultures. Her artistic journey transitioned from being a classical pianist in her youth to embracing Afro-Cuban dance and music as an adult, seeing this as a path to personal and communal healing. As an arts administrator, she encounters challenges common to many cultural artists, such as insufficient financial support, limited access to affordable performance and rehearsal spaces, and a lack of collective advocacy. Huang actively participates in local and national coalitions and advocacy groups to confront these issues and elevate under-resourced cultural artists. She advocates for creating more inclusive and affordable performance spaces, particularly mid-sized and large venues, and enhancing funding and infrastructure for cultural arts organizations. As part of the Mosaic Atlas project, Mosaic Staff and Volunteers, SJSU students and faculty from the Anthropology and Film, Theater, and Dance Departments interviewed people who support and produce art throughout the Bay Area.
Recommended Citation
Anne Huang and Sukanya Chakrabarti. "Mosaic Atlas: Interview with Anne Huang" Mosaic Atlas Interviews (2024).
Transcript
Network
San Francisco County
Participant Website
https://www.worldartswest.org/anne-huang.html
Address
San Francisco County
Neighborhood
San Francisco County
