Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network DVAN

The Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network (DVAN) is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. With a staff of five, DVAN is dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of the Vietnamese diaspora. Their work focuses on supporting and connecting writers, poets, and artists of Vietnamese descent. DVAN's primary mission is to promote Vietnamese diasporic literature, film, and visual arts. They achieve this by nurturing the talents of emerging and established artists, providing platforms for showcasing their work, and connecting them with wider audiences and diasporic communities globally. DVAN believes that increased representation of Vietnamese experiences in various artistic mediums is crucial for fostering understanding, challenging stereotypes, and promoting social change. DVAN works to address the underrepresentation of Vietnamese American voices in both academia and popular culture. They recognize the need for a diverse range of stories and artistic expressions to accurately reflect the complexities and richness of the Vietnamese diaspora. Through their programming and initiatives, DVAN strives to encourage self-determination, dialogue, and healing within Vietnamese communities and within society at large. For more information about DVAN and their work, please visit their website at dvan.org.