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We just recently launched our kickstarter fundraising campaign, which will end on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.

We would like to thank all of our donors for their generous contributions to VAALA. The following is a list of our kickstarter backers for their pledges of $50 or more. If you are interested in pledging on kickstarter, please scroll up to the kickstarter link above. Thank you again, and we hope to see you at the Marvelous Metaphors Art Exhibit, running from 8/26-11/5.

As of August 31, 2011:

$500 or more

My-Khanh Nguyen

$200 or more

Thien Do
Hao-Nhien Vu

$150 or more

Diane Le
Nina Le

$100 or more

Kate Pham
To-Phuong Tran
Hung Viet Nguyen
Minh Nguyen-Vo
Duc Nguyen
Ysa Le

$50 or more

Julie Vo
Tram Le
Thuy Nguyen
Stephane Gauger
Isabelle Thuy Pelaud
Damon Dang
Giana Nguyen Foster


Help Us Make Art. Create Community.

Join the cause today and donate to the kickstarter fundraising campaign.



Welcome to VAALA’s Web site!
Since 1991, VAALA has been one of the most prominent non-profit organizations in the Vietnamese American community. Our goal is to foster cultural exchange by presenting creative, educational, and stimulating programs such as art exhibitions, children's art events, book signings, musical recitals, film showcases, the biennial Cinema Symposium and Vietnamese International Film Festival (ViFF).

Please visit our Web site often to see what's up and coming in our artistic community!

Thank you for visiting,

VAALA Staff

CALENDAR OF EVENTS




VAALA Spring Exhibit - Call for submissions

12/25/11

The Annual VAALA Spring Art Exhibit is coming up. Learn more about important deadlines!

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Save The Date: Sunday, April 22nd.

2/01/12

Save the date for Cinema Symposium 6: Shifting Scenes taking place Sunday, April 22nd.




VAALA's NEW ALL-OCCASION GREETING CARDS

1/22/12

Support VAALA’s Mission "to connect and enrich communities through Vietnamese art and culture" by sharing these cards with your family and friends for any occasion, all year round!

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VAALA Holiday Concert & Fundraiser

11/20/11

Don't miss out on the VAALA Holiday Concert & Fundraiser taking place on December 11, 2011.

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VAALA Promo Video

12/10/11

Click to view our new promo video!

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A Toast to the Community Mixer

11/09/11

Don't miss out on this free event taking place on Thursday, December 1st. (click image for more details).



Album release of Tình Yêu Lên Ngôi (Love Comes to the Throne) by Phạm Anh Dũng

10/01/11

Learn more about the album release event taking place on October 1, 2011.

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9th Annual Moon Festival Children's Art Contest

9/04/11

Learn more about the 9th Annual Moon Festival Children's Art Contest.

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VAALA Exhibition

8/07/11

Learn more about the VAALA Exhibition taking place August 26 - November 5th.

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Puppetry Classes!

5/12/11

Learn more about the puppetry class, taking place on Sunday May 15th!

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ViFF 2011 Line-Up!

3/17/11

Excited for ViFF 2011? View the Line-Up!

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ViFF 2011 Kickoff Party & Fundraiser!

3/03/11

Learn more about the Vietnamese International Film Festival Kickoff Party & Fundraiser taking place March 17th!

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Giana Nguyen CD Release Concert!

2/16/11

Giana Nguyen's CD Release Concert is happening this Saturday, February 26th.

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Free Puppetry Classes!

1/14/11

VAALA is launching free puppetry classes.

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ViFF 2011 Submission Deadline Extended

12/22/10

The Vietnamese International Film Festival Submission Deadline has been extended to January 15th.

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VAALA's Holiday Fundraiser

12/10/10

VAALA's Holiday Fundraiser is right around the corner... check out the items!

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VAALA's Holiday Fundraiser

12/06/10

VAALA's Holiday Fundraiser takes place on Saturday, December 11th from 5 - 9PM.

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Shop Online & Support VAALA!

11/26/10

Did you know when you shop online from stores like Target, Walmart, Best Buy & Buy.com you can support VAALA?

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VAALA Hát Bội Class to Perform, Celebrate First Anniversary

10/06/10

VAALA’s Hát Bội Class will hold a performance to celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday October 10, 2010

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Common Ground Open Mic Series

10/06/10

Join us at the 3rd installment of the common ground open mic series.

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Hát Bội Class Photos Exhibited at Westminster Mall

9/30/10

The exhibition will take place at the Rejuvenation Station in Westminster Mall from September 17 through October 7.

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Moon Festival

9/09/10

Updated information about the 8th Annual Moon Festival taking place on Saturday, September 18th, 2010.

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Award-Winning Authors Launch New Books!

8/30/10

Join us on Tuesday, September 21st to celebrate the launch of two new books by Monique Truong and Andrew Lam.

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Moon Festival

8/23/10

The 8th Annual Moon Festival will take place on Saturday, September 18th, 2010.

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Common Ground Open Mic

7/22/10

Come join us at the common ground open mic, taking place August 5th from 7-9pm at the VAALA Cultural Center.

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Cung Tiến Concert

6/18/10

Learn more about the Concert of the Year with legendary composer Cung Tiến. Takes place Saturday, July 10th.

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VAALA Celebrates Lunar New Year
with Hát Bội

2/18/10

VAALA’s Hát Bội class, conducted by veteran artist Ngọc Bầy will take place this Saturday, February 21st.

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Nghệ Thuật Tạo Hình Việt Nam Hiện Đại is now available to purchase!

2/5/10

The highly anticipated book Nghệ Thuật Tạo Hình Việt Nam Hiện Đại is now available to purchase! Please down load the book order form and mail it to VAALA as indicated inn the form. Thank you for your support!

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VAALA Launches Art Book

1/14/10

The book-signing event will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010...

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