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About CENTER FOR HMONG ARTS & TALENT

Location:

995 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 220, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104, US

Mission Statement

CHAT exists to nurture, explore, and illuminate the Hmong American experience through artistic expressions.

Description

CHAT envisions a vibrant community where Hmong American artists are inspired to share their perspectives, valued for their creative contributions, and empowered to challenge life’s boundaries.

CHAT addresses social injustices through Hmong American artists and youth that express their inner truths through contemporary arts by 1) raising awareness 2) initiating action and 3) building community.

Reflecting our mission statement, our commitment to a viable arts community and our strong belief in the benefits of arts education, these value statements embody our core principles: Creativity, Community, Integrity, and Progress.

CHAT’s PRIMARY GOALS:
* To provide quality arts education, activities and opportunities for Hmong American children and youth;
* To foster the advancement of emerging and experienced Hmong American artists and;
* To build audiences for the arts by creating and producing art that significantly enhances understanding both within the Hmong community as well cross-culturally.