Asian Cultural Council Awards 34 Fellowships for 2025 Cultural Exchange
On May 14, the Asian Cultural Council announced its selection of 34 fellows for the 2025 fellowship programs, which includes 16 New York Fellowships and 18 Individual Fellowships. Among the recipients, visual artist Zhang Ruyi plans to explore urban life in New York, while Ye Wuji will focus on geopolitical identities in northern Pakistan. From Hong Kong, Caro Chan will delve into theater, and Serene Hui will research archives related to the Asian diaspora. So Lai Ping intends to study the Cantonese diaspora in San Francisco. Additionally, architects Elspeth Mary Lee and Donn Holohan will investigate traditional building methods in Japan. Chen Jie from the Shanghai Museum aims to enhance ceramic scholarship through collaborations in the U.S. Established in 1963 by John D. Rockefeller III, the ACC promotes cultural dialogue via exchange initiatives.
Key facts
- 34 fellowships awarded for 2025
- 16 New York Fellowships and 18 Individual Fellowships
- Announced on May 14
- Includes artists from Mainland China and Hong Kong
- ACC founded in 1963 by John D. Rockefeller III
- ACC Hong Kong has supported over 600 artists and organizations in nearly 40 years
- Selection based on artistic excellence and potential to bridge cultures
- Fellows include visual artists, performing artists, architects, and a museum deputy head
Entities
Artists
- Zhang Ruyi
- Ye Wuji
- Caro Chan
- Serene Hui
- So Lai Ping
- Elspeth Mary Lee
- Donn Holohan
- Chen Jie
- John D. Rockefeller III
- Joyce Ge
Institutions
- Asian Cultural Council
- ACC
- Shanghai Museum
- ArtAsiaPacific
Locations
- New York
- Pakistan
- Hong Kong
- Mainland China
- Macau
- US
- San Francisco
- Japan