NYSCA Artist & Apprentices: The Art of Eastern Heritage
Asian Arts New York, in partnership with Hudson Valley Community College, proudly presents NYSCA Artists and Apprentices: The Art of Eastern Heritage, a multidisciplinary cultural program celebrating the preservation and transmission of traditional Asian heritage arts.
Presented as part of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program, this special event highlights the vital relationship between master artists and apprentices as they sustain living cultural traditions through mentorship, practice and performance.
Through live demonstrations, performances, artist talks and audience engagement, attendees will experience how heritage arts are passed from one generation to the next.
Featured Master Artists and Apprentices
Indian Bharatanatyam Dance
- Master Artist: Mathangi Srinivasan
- Apprentice: Chinmayi Sri Maddali
Tai Chi Fan
- Master Artist: Sandra Balint
- Apprentice: Wei Qin
Chinese Water Sleeve Dance
- Master Artist: Liying Ye
- Apprentice: Angelica Cooney
Guqin Music
- Master Artist: Wenrui Shi
- Apprentice: Mingtong Xu
About this Program
These featured traditions represent a rich spectrum of Asian heritage arts, including classical dance, meditative movement, traditional music and storytelling through performance. Join us in celebrating cultural preservation, creativity and the enduring power of mentorship!
This event is presented by Hudson Valley Community College's Cultural Affairs Program in partnership with Asian Arts New York. Asian Arts New York programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with support from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. The participating artists and apprentices are supported through the NYSCA Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program in partnership with New York Folklore.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at caat@hvcc.edu, (518) 629-7154 or TDD/TTY (518) 629-7596. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the college to arrange.